Fathers are supposed to know how to put a crib together. How to get mom and the baby home safely from the hospital. How to deal with the crying, the screaming (and that\u2019s just from mom!), and all of the sleepless nights. They\u2019re supposed to know how to reassure us, how to take care of us, how to make everything\u2026right.<\/em><\/p>\n

But how does he know?<\/p>\n

Moms have books and blogs and girlfriends to talk about their swollen ankles and breastfeeding with. Who can dads talk with about their new lives, new responsibilities, and the spit up on their shirts? I asked real dads what advice they would give to new fathers\u2013after all, they\u2019ve been in their shoes. With their combined years (or in some cases,\u00a0months) of experience, they\u2019re the best ones to tell a guy\u00a0how to be the best dad he can be.<\/p>\n

Their answers were revealing, touching, and heartfelt. They shared their very best, so that new fathers would have a guide to\u00a0show them how\u00a0to be great dads.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m proud to share their wise words with you, and to wish them all a very Happy Father\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n

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Happy Father\u2019s Day! Celebrate great dads\u2013because they do exist.<\/p>\n

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