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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sara Keenan

4 first-time dads share the one thing they wish they’d known about fatherhood

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Becoming a dad for the first time is a huge life experience and nothing can quite prepare you for the reality of it. There are books, podcasts and endless advice from friends and family yet many dads can still find it an overwhelming time, along with joy, exhaustion and adjustment all wrapped into one.

We spoke with four first-time fathers about one thing they wish they’d known before entering the wild and wonderful world  of fatherhood.

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