JUNE

       2019

 MORNING TIME

When you go into your baby's room this month, say, "Good morning! I see someone I love THIS much! It's YOU! I love you!" Open your arms out wide when you say, "THIS," touch your baby's nose or belly when you say, "YOU," and then pick your baby up and cuddle him/her when you say, "I love you."

 FEEDING TIME

Each time you feed your baby this month, say, "Eat up sweet [baby's name] so you can grow big and strong. Food helps you power up. And when you follow Jesus, Jesus will give you the power to do everything!

 CUDDLE TIME

Cuddle with your baby this month and pray, "Dear God, I pray [baby's name] will grow up believing that Jesus can give him/her the power to do everything you want him/her to do. I pray he/she will follow Jesus and they will be friends forever. I love You, God. In Jesus' name, amen."

 BATH TIME

While bathing your baby, sing the following words to the tune of "Where Is Thumbkin": “Jesus gives me power. Jesus gives me power to do everything, to do everything. Jesus gives me power. Jesus gives me power to do everything, to do everything.”

6 WAYS NEW DADS CAN BOND
WITH THEIR NEWBORNS

When we announced my wife was pregnant, people told me how much I would love my daughter, and the love I would experience when I held her for the first time. Then, the big day came and my little girl was born. I was certainly filled with wonder and amazement at the miracle of life, but I didn’t feel an instant connection with her. I wasn’t overcome with emotion or a sudden infusion of paternal instincts. I didn’t really feel like a dad just yet. This was a struggle that I didn’t expect. But I know I'm not alone. Maybe you feel the same way.

I wasn’t sure how I was supposed to bond with my baby girl—in fact, I’m still not sure; I’m still learning. But I wanted to share what I’d discovered so far when it comes to bonding with your child as a new dad . . .

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