
When it comes to parenting advice, there’s plenty of information out there offering tips on how to prepare for new motherhood.
It may well be conflicting at times, and confusing to others, but let’s face it, women talk and more often than not, we’re more than happy to share information and opinions with others.
It’s a different story for men though, with many new dads entering fatherhood completely bewildered by the raft of changes and emotions they’re confronted with.
Troy Veenker was 31 when his first child came along and says fatherhood is a rollercoaster of emotion that men rarely talk about.
“My role as a dad is the most important job in the world.
“I may not be getting paid money but the kids pay me in emotion.
“If I died, work would easily replace me. If I died, my kids could not easily replace me. My role as a dad is to ensure I love my kids and they love me back.”
Now the father of a 3 and 5 year old, Troy has these hints and tips for Dads-to-be: