The tired moms. The working moms. The guilty moms. The moms who somehow manage 47 things before breakfast. But lately, you’ve been asking us: “What about Dad?” So today, this one is for the fathers. Because somewhere along the way, we started saying: “Dad helps with the kids.” But wait…Why help? They’re his kids too. He isn’t helping. He’s parenting. Modern parenting isn’t Mom doing her part and Dad helping with his. It’s two people showing up for the same little humans. Dad, your child may not remember the expensive toy you bought. But they might remember you putting your phone down when they said: “Papa, listen…” They’ll remember the bedtime joke, the Sunday breakfast, sitting beside them when they were scared, or showing up at that school event after a crazy workday. Because children don’t measure love in hours. They remember how you made them feel. And then there’s your partner. Sometimes she doesn’t need you to fix everything. She just needs: “Tell me. I’m listening.” No solution. No lecture. No “I told you so.” Just a teammate. Because she isn’t looking for someone to help carry the family. She wants someone carrying it with her. And Dad, don’t forget yourself either. Between work, deadlines, bills, school, family responsibilities and trying to be everything for everyone…Where are YOU? Check your three buckets: Work, Family,You. Which one is overflowing? Which one is running empty? Your child is watching how you handle stress, show love, treat their mother and take care of yourself. They may forget what you told them. But they rarely forget how they felt around you. So, Dad…Years from now, will your child remember that you provided for them?Or that…YOU WERE THERE. Dads, which bucket needs more attention right now? Work | Family | You

Neha Kedia