While Dad's Away...

When Dad is gone to work, he may be missing out on more than just milestones.

I feel so sorry for my husband. Every day he leaves the house at 8:30 a.m. and doesn't return home until 6:30 p.m. That is ten hours a day, five days a week that he misses the amazing changes taking place in our three-month-old son.

Missing out on those little milestones can cause a parent to feel a sense of detachment from their baby and may interfere with the natural bonding between parent and child. If your child's other parent is missing out, encourage him or her to spend quality time each day with their child. Check out these easy ways for dads to bond with their babies (moms can use them, too!) and remember that the quality of the time is at least as important as the quantity.