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[quote=Anonymous]Very, but it took him some time to figure it out. When we were very new parents my DH was very present, but not super involved -- he deferred to me on pretty much everything and often waited to be asked to do things. But as our baby became more mobile, started eating solid foods, and became more interactive, my DH became much more actively involved. I also encouraged him to take the lead on parenting at different times and really tried not to correct or interfere too much when he did.

I think for many women, motherhood starts during pregnancy and there is instant connection with the baby and you fall into the rhythms of parenting quickly. For some men, including my DH, it can take longer to get there. And I think society sometimes sees that and thinks "oh men are not natural caregivers." But it's just a different entry into parenthood. My DH just gave our DD a bath, cleaned up her toys with her, got her ready for bed, and is now doing this little bedtime routine they have (I'll go in soon to read a couple books and tuck her in). Those are all things he had to learn to do and now "come naturally." You have to give people time to get there.[/quote]

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