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No one can prepare a man for how having a child will impact them. There was life before a child, and there is life after—the former never to return.
Each stage of a child's life brings new challenges, from the newborn cries in the middle of the night to elementary school science fairs, to the teenage boy learning to tie a tie for his first school dance, being a dad is a multifaceted job.
And yet, there's nothing better. In fact, it seems that men were hard-wired for it. According to Today's Parent, men have just as much capacity to nurture, love, and teach as women do, and they are just as important for a child's development.
Heart of Minky: Bringing comfort to infants and families
After Minky Couture owner Sandi Hendry's grandson was born prematurely, she was determined to share luxury and comfort with as many NICU families as she could and so The Heart of Minky program was created. Minky Couture continues its long-standing pledge to donate a mini-size Minky blanket each time an adult size blanket is purchased.That said, dad style is a very real thing, and it doesn't just have to do with their clothes.
Some dads like to keep it cool, while others like to keep a watchful eye on everything their child does. Some dads prioritize play while otherwise emphasize learning.
Whatever your particular brand of fatherhood, rest assured you're doing a good job (and you have the best job in the world). But if you're curious to learn what kind of dad you are, take the quiz to find out! Be sure to enter for the chance to win a Minky Couture blanket.
