First-time fathers face sleepless nights, learning curves and emotional shifts. Experts stress presence over perfection, teamwork with partners, early bonding and prioritising mental wellbeing.

Psychologists say a father’s protection extends beyond physical safety, helping shape a child’s emotional security, confidence, resilience, and healthy development into adulthood.

First-time fathers face sleepless nights, learning curves and emotional shifts. Experts stress presence over perfection, teamwork with partners, early bonding and prioritising mental wellbeing.

Psychologists say a father’s protection extends beyond physical safety, helping shape a child’s emotional security, confidence, resilience, and healthy development into adulthood.

First-time fathers face sleepless nights, learning curves and emotional shifts. Experts stress presence over perfection, teamwork with partners, early bonding and prioritising mental wellbeing.

Psychologists say a father’s protection extends beyond physical safety, helping shape a child’s emotional security, confidence, resilience, and healthy development into adulthood.