The mother is still considered to be more competent in the first years of the child's life. According to statistics, fathers only take an average of three months of parental leave in the first three years of a child's life. However, the father's abilities and importance are often underestimated, especially for the development of children. In most cases, it is the father who encourages the spirit of discovery in small children and thus strengthens their self-confidence and autonomy. Baby problems, for example with eating or sleeping, then often resolve themselves. A well-founded and experience-based guide on how mum and dad can complement each other in their respective roles for the benefit of their child, and a plea to just let dad do it!