Tips to cope with parenthood

Talk to a counsellor

1. Talk to older fathers who have experience you don’t have yet
2. Have a heart-to-heart talk with your wife, even if the conversation is going to be difficult
3. Break the mundane routine. Embark on adventures with your children.
4. Get a baby sitter and take an hour or 2 with your wife
5. Collaborate with other parents to take turns to look after each other’s children. Schedule play dates
6. Wake up earlier than the rest of the household and do something that fills your cup
7. Reset your priorities and cut out the things you used to love doing but aren’t the best use of your time.
8. Read to make your mind feel relaxed.
9. Trust that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Remember the Stoic philosophy - (“the obstacle is the way”).

And finally: Hang in there. Hang in there. Hang in there.