Welcome to The Papa Life, a blog dedicated to sharing insightful fatherhood advice and tips for modern dads. Here, you'll find practical parenting guidance, personal reflections, and ideas to enhance your family life. Dive into stories of fatherhood, discover new perspectives, and join a community of dads navigating the challenges and joys of parenting. Let The Papa Life be your go-to resource for reliable fatherhood advice and inspiration. Embrace fatherhood with confidence and connect with others on this incredible journey.
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The Papa Life is more than simply a blog – it’s a supportive community for fathers on their journey. We share personal stories, experiences, and practical advice covering the time before, during, and after becoming a dad. Our mission is to inspire, empower, and encourage fathers to embrace and enjoy every moment of the incredible adventure of fatherhood.
Hi, I’m Rafael – Welcome to The Papa Life
I’m 36 years old, married, and a proud dad of two wonderful boys – one just 2 months old and the other a lively 2-year-old. Life is full, messy, beautiful, and louder than ever – and I wouldn’t want it any other way.
By profession, I’m an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) working in a large Swiss hospital, with a background in Nursing Science (MSc) and earlier training as a media designer (Polygraf). Over the years, I’ve worked across various clinical specialties including traumatology, pulmonology, thoracic and vascular surgery, cardiology, and angiology. But as much as I value my career, nothing has challenged and shaped me more than becoming a father.
I’m starting this blog – The Papa Life – because the recent birth of our second son reminded me of something:
There’s so much I wish I had known the first time around.
Becoming a dad is a life-changing experience. It's exciting, overwhelming, emotional – and often full of unanswered questions. While there’s plenty of information out there for moms, I found it surprisingly difficult to find honest, practical, and relatable content specifically for fathers. The dad perspective is different, and it deserves more space.
That’s why I’m here.
This blog is a place where I’ll be sharing my personal experiences, lessons learned, small victories, mistakes, and everything in between – all from the perspective of a modern dad trying to do his best. Whether it’s navigating sleepless nights, figuring out how to support your partner, returning to work after paternity leave, or simply trying to stay sane in the chaos – I’ll be writing about it.
If you're a dad, soon-to-be dad, or just curious about what The Papa Life looks like – welcome. You’re not alone, and I hope what I share here helps you feel a little more prepared, seen, and supported.
Thanks for stopping by. Let’s figure this out together.
– Rafael