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Dad Needs Support Too Father’s Day Tips for New Dads Albany, NY—This Father’s Day it is imperative to recognize the importance of fathers in children’s lives. Fathers are essential for a child’s happiness, well-being, and social and academic success. Studies have shown that children with an involved father show up to school better able to learn, they are twice as likely to enter college, and 75% less likely to have a child in their teens. Moreover, fathers are crucial to boy’s gender-identities. With new parents a lot of focus is on the mother, but dad is just as important. The bond between a father and a newborn is every bit as vital as vital. Here are some guidelines to help dad and the baby connect: Hold your baby. By holding your baby he learns that the world is a safe place. He also links your touch with warmth and comfort; this is the start of a lasting bond. Massage your baby. Your baby will link a gentle massage to a happy feeling and having a caring parent. While massaging your baby look into his eyes and sing to him. Studies have shown that babies who are massaged cried less than babies who were rocked. Play with your baby. Babies learn through play—it is how they explore their world. Soft knee bouncing is fun for the baby. Add nursery rhymes and songs. Soothe your baby. There are many ways to do this, first, listen to your baby’s cries. You may recognize a certain cry for when your baby is mad, sad, uncomfortable, tired, hungry, and in pain. Also, try the basics. Feed your baby, try burping, or changing his diaper. If your baby continues to cry, trying moving him to a calm quiet pace. You can also dance with him or sing to him. Just remember to keep your cool. You are not a bad parent if you cannot comfort your baby; sometimes they just need to cry. For more information on how dads can get support in their community please call the Parent Helpline at 1-800-342-7242. Prevent Child Abuse New York is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization whose mission is to prevent child abuse in all its forms. Prevent Child Abuse New York works with communities across the state to prevent child abuse by: increasing public understanding of the problem and its solutions, serving as a resource for families and professionals, building a statewide network dedicated to prevention, and advocating for programs and policies to prevent child abuse. For more information, please call 1-800-CHILDREN or visit.www.preventchildabuseny.org.
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