“He Is More Than Just a Helper: Celebrating Equal Parenthood”
He is more than just a helping hand to take care of the baby so that mommy can have a moment to herself for a shower, to shave her legs, or wash her hair after an exhausting day. He is not just mommy’s helper; he is a parent too.
When it comes to dinner, he doesn’t merely assist mommy in the kitchen. On some nights, he takes charge of preparing the meal while she tends to the baby because he is a parent too.
Bedtime isn’t just a task that he shares with mommy. Some nights, he takes the lead, reading his children a bedtime story and staying with them until they drift off to sleep because he is a parent too.
Household chores aren’t divided into “mommy’s tasks” and “daddy’s tasks.” He doesn’t just help mommy clean the kitchen; he takes it upon himself to do the dishes and wipe off crumbs from the countertops after the kids’ pancake breakfast, even before heading to work, because he is a parent too.
His involvement in his children’s lives isn’t coerced by mom; he actively participates because he genuinely wants to witness their milestones. Whether it’s seeing his child hit a baseball, dance in a recital, or surprising them at the Valentine’s Day party, he is there because he is a parent too.
He doesn’t view himself as a mere babysitter, just watching the kids from a distance. He knows that he is a parent, and he makes sure his children know it too. He captures their precious moments in photos and videos and cheers loudly for their accomplishments because he is present and engaged in their lives.
In every aspect, he is not just a supportive partner to Mommy but an equal and affectionate parent to their children. His commitment, active involvement, and love demonstrate that he embraces the role of a parent with pride, and his children are fortunate to have him as their dad.