So, you’re having a baby and wondering what the heck you actually need to do. Here at DadGrades, we have you covered. Congratulations, man. You are about to embark on a wild, chaotic, and beautiful journey.

If you want the quick answer to the biggest things all soon to be dads should know, it boils down to this: accept that you cannot control everything, prioritize your partner’s recovery, get ready for severe sleep deprivation, and stay calm when the crying starts. Fatherhood will change your life forever, but you absolutely can handle it.