5. Get him reading. Keep baby magazines in bathroom. Sadly, that may be only place either of you gets any reading done right now!

6. Ask for help. You may think that your attempt to change a crying baby’s diaper while simultaneously singing, shaking a rattle and doing your taxes would be enough to get your dear hubby’s attention. To his credit, he may just figure that you are so capable that you *still* don’t need a hand. Don’t be afraid to ask him to take care of your little one. He is baby’s parent, too!

7. Fill him in. If your husband works at an office all day, he will likely miss out on a few things. Let him know what your baby is up to while he is gone. Give him a call and have your baby babble into phone. Instant Message him and have baby type! The idea is to keep him in loop.

8. Show off fun side of parenting. Having a baby is more than diapers and feedings. Take your husband toy shopping with you, show him how much your little one loves “peek-a-boo” or cuddle all together on couch. He may surprise you by finding a whole new way to get your baby to giggle!

9. Hang out with other parents. It seems like moms naturally seek out other moms to talk to. Dads may need you to hook them up! You may be able to find a local parenting group that welcomes dads, or invite a mom friend to bring her family over for a meal. You will find that dads will naturally end up talking about something baby related.

10. Be patient. Some dads need a little time to get into swing of things. As babies get bigger, it gets easier for guys to play chase, ball or tickle monster with your little one.

The more your husband is involved with parenting, tighter your family unit will be. It benefits you, it benefits him, and of course it benefits your baby!

This article is copyrighted by Kari Edmonds, owner of the parenting resource site Little 101: http://www.little101.com .

Check out Little 101 for parenting tips and advice for new and expecting moms. Baby related articles, parenting and pregnancy message boards, and more parenting resources. Because raising your little one is a big adventure!

Teachers and other adults often have good relationships with preteens. Those that have these types of relationship end up being mentors and guides to go to when your preteen gets lost. Again, it is up to parents to ensure that these preteen relationships are on up and up and that they are founded in trust and positive reinforcement. Relationships like these propel future relationships as well.

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