I've been a stay at home Dad for a little over a year now and there are a lot of little tricks to learn along the way. It's not an easy job to be a stay at home dad, infant bonding in itself requires a lot of practice, patience, and a relaxed state of mind. Here are some tips on bonding with your little one that will really help.
Eye contact. When you look into your childs eyes and just stop to take her/him in, you are really doing your child a big favor. You are taking the time to recognize them. You're not running around trying to do what YOU think should be done, you're recognizing that he/she is already doing something (being) and that is important enough. Amazingly this simple thing will make your child feel appreciated, loved, and self-assured. Don't control what your child is doing. My biggest hurdle as a parent is my need to always guide the playtime. I often forget that my baby knows what she wants to do and can amuse herself (in fact, she's better at it than I am). Give your little one some space, don't try to make him/her share in YOUR moment but rather share in theirs. This will make them feel much more confidant and teach them personal responsibility for a long time to come. Relax. Nothing will send your child into a flurry of frantic behavior like your own attitude and speed. Literally, when you slow down your child will slow down. Often we tend to panic or let ourselves get frustrated and we never consider that our child shares this experience with us. Never forget how close you and your child are.Follow these tips and I promise you that your relationship with your child will improve. You will both find an appreciation for each other and a way to "be together" without any effort. Of course, it is hard to relax as a stay at home dad, infant bonding is a learning experience in itself and when bills are constantly in the back of your mind it can be a real chore to even enjoy a quiet moment. My last tip for you is to take advantage of those little moments of silence and ensure you have more moments like it in the future.
Right now my little one is taking an afternoon nap, and in this time I am writing this article. Why? Because you are looking for it. In fact, you typed in a search term that is very similar to the content you are reading. You can do this too for other subjects, subjects where people are looking for a particular service or product. All it takes is 20 minutes per day over a few weeks and you'll have hundreds of articles like this one (with hundreds of chances to make a sale). Relaxation is the key to bonding with your little one, you cannot relax while you're worried about bills.
Relax stay at home dad, infant bonding comes easily when you have nothing to worry about except the moment you share with your little one.
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