Dads seem to be quite unsung in the introduction of a new baby into the family, which can be very unfair in many cases. Dads often put a lot of effort into the care and safety of a child, and it only seems right that they too get stressed and worn out. Often the diaper-changers, bottle feeders, stroller-walkers, and mommy supporters, dads often feel the burden of having to be the pillar when mommy gets over-stressed, has hormonal changes post-pregnancy as they get back into check, and of pretty much whatever mom wants at that point. Some cases are less dramatic than others, say if you have a nanny or family to help, but dads feel the emotional burden no matter what. Here’s a list of things for you dads to do to help relieve your stress.

多数情况下，当新生儿降临后，人们往往对妈妈歌功颂德，却很少提起爸爸，这一点非常不公平。事实上，爸爸在照顾孩子和保障孩子安全性方面倾注了很多精力，因此，他们会感到压力，并疲惫不堪。他们要换尿布、喂奶、推着婴儿车散步、照顾妈妈，因此，当妈妈压力过大、孕后荷尔蒙改变时，爸爸不得不成为家庭的支柱，并几乎满足当时妈妈提出的所有要求，这些都让爸爸们倍感压力。尽管在某些情况下——如家中有保姆，或有家人给予帮助——情况并没有这么夸张，然而，不管怎么样，爸爸心理上也会感到负担。下文可帮助爸爸们缓解压力。

1.Meditate

1.冥想

You and your partner should be taking time during these delicate few months to rest and meditate. Meditation will help both of you to remain centered, focused, and able to handle challenged, rather than scatter-brained and anxious. Take 5 minutes a day at first if that’s all you have – just make sure to start today. There are plenty of excellent resources online to show you how to begin meditation, and plenty of guided meditations for those of you who need a little extra help.

在这几个月期间，夫妻两人应腾出时间休息冥想。冥想可帮助两位集中精力，专心致志的处理具有挑战性的事情，从而避免头脑不清，内心焦躁。如果时间不多，刚开始每天只需5分钟，就从今天开始。网上有充足的资源教你如何开始冥想。如需额外帮助，网上还提供大量引导性冥想法。

2.Get creative in the kitchen

2.在厨房做点新花样

Cooking is always a fun thing for men, especially if the kitchen hasn’t been taken over by frills and polka dots. If it has, insist to your partner that you need to make the kitchen unit so you feel comfortable being in there. Gone are the days when kitchens need to be pink and teal and cutesy. Making meals for your new mom of a partner will inspire connection and partnership in your lives, save money, and most likely be healthier. The internet is flooded with healthy recipes so be sure to bookmark the ones you like.

做饭对男人来说总是一件有趣的事情，尤其是当厨房没有褶边和圆点图案的时候。如果有，说服你的另一半，你需要制作厨房用具，这样你在厨房会感觉舒服。如今的厨房已无需是粉色、绿色或可爱的，为另一半做饭可以激发你们之间的相互联系，增进你们的感情，节省开支，而且更为健康。网上提供了大量健康食谱，可以根据自己的喜好进行选择。

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