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START HERE: What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Dad – Honest Reflections to Help New Dads Prepare
Alright, let me level with you. This blog won’t suit everyone. But I’ll be giving advice and tips that I wished Will Zhong pre-5 February...

Will Zhong
Mar 27, 20252 min read


What 9 Weeks of Paternity Leave Looked Like (Part 2)
Before we begin: This post is the second of a 2-part series. So, if you haven't checked out Part 1 , you're about to read the bits that follow after hitting rock bottom. Week 4 Lifesavers. The in-laws have rescued us. Our decision to move to a not-so-trendy suburb to be close to family has paid off. They’ve even caught our cold. But we’re able to catch up on sleep—me more so as my wife still needed to wake up to breastfeed and pump to build up milk supply (more on that topic

Will Zhong
Dec 8, 20255 min read


What 9 Weeks of Paternity Leave Looked Like (Part 1)
Disclosure: above does not accurately depict the first 3 weeks and is not my child. Before we begin: Prior to my son’s arrival I was working for the Victorian Public Service which entitled me to 4 weeks that I could take off concurrently with my wife being on leave. I instinctively thought 4 weeks was too short given we’d very much have our training wheels on. So I took my 4 weeks leave at half-pay and added an extra week of annual/recreation leave. This enabled me to take 9

Will Zhong
Sep 6, 20255 min read


I Turned 33
Before we begin: To understand the full sentimentality contained in this post, you’ll need to have DeVotchKa’s The Winner Is and Robert...

Will Zhong
Aug 28, 20254 min read


Dads, Keep Being Silly
Before we begin: Okay, I lied in my last post about moving on to a new series. Instead, I’m going to write posts as the ideas come—then...

Will Zhong
Jun 1, 20252 min read


Mindset and Identity – The Dad I Want to Be
Before diving into the details, it’s worth defining the kind of father I aspire to be. If our fatherly aspirations align, then more of...

Will Zhong
Mar 27, 20252 min read


Practicalities to Make Life Easier (and Parenting More Fun)
This is where you’d expect to see a bunch of sponsored product links. But honestly, the baby industry is as predatory as the insurance...

Will Zhong
Mar 26, 20252 min read


Supporting the Mother (and Yourself)
No matter what you go through as a father, the mother has it tougher—period. This probably goes without saying, but your role before and...

Will Zhong
Mar 25, 20252 min read
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