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Father’s Day holds a unique significance for men celebrating it for the very first time, for some, it means cradling a new born in their arms.

For others, it means navigating sleepless nights, learning how to change diapers, or figuring out how to calm a baby who seems determined not to sleep. Whatever the experience, first-time fathers are embarking on one of life's most rewarding and life-changing journeys.

While social media often showcases smiling babies and picture-perfect family moments, the reality of fatherhood is far more complex. It comes with unexpected challenges, emotional highs and lows, and a steep learning curve. There is no universal manual for becoming a great father, Instead, it is a continuous process of learning, adapting, making mistakes, and growing alongside your child.

As families around the world are marking Father's Day on Sunday. Here are five important things every first-time father should know.