Benedict Cua Opens Up About Dad Life l Usap Tayo l Smart Parenting
Benedict Cua is having the best time of his life as a new dad to his baby Aleck.
The 32-year-old actor, model, and vlogger first introduced his son on social media two months after his birth in May. In an exclusive interview with Smart Parenting, Benedict shared some of his learnings as a first-time dad to Aleck, who is now four months old. #GMAGala2024 #smartparentinggmagala2024 #BenedictCua #UsapTayo #SmartParenting
Benedict Cua is having the best time of his life as a new dad to his baby Aleck.
The 32-year-old actor, model, and vlogger first introduced his son on social media two months after his birth in May. In an exclusive interview with Smart Parenting, Benedict shared some of his learnings as a first-time dad to Aleck, who is now four months old. #GMAGala2024 #smartparentinggmagala2024 #BenedictCua #UsapTayo #SmartParenting
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00:00So I'm surprised that finally I am accepting help.
00:03And I'm not like telling myself that if you have help, you should let it go.
00:24Dadlife is amazing. It's life-changing.
00:27I'm surprised I'm here because I thought I wouldn't be able to go out.
00:31But at the same time, I wanted to still enjoy my life and be a father at the same time.
00:37It's amazing.
00:38Alec is turning 4 months.
00:41He's turning 4 months. He's a big baby. He drinks a lot and he's naughty.
00:50Actually, I was surprised that I was able to delegate.
00:53Because knowing myself, I didn't really ask for help.
00:57So as much as I want to, I want to be there 24x7.
01:01But I cannot be there 24x7, especially if I'm at work.
01:04So I'm surprised that finally I am accepting help.
01:08And I'm not like telling myself that if you have help, you should let it go.
01:13So you know, it actually saves your life and at the same time, makes you a good parent as well.
01:19A tip that helped me a lot would be to keep loving yourself despite having a major change in your life.
01:26When Alec came, it was a major change in my life and I felt like my world should be devoted to him.
01:32But they said, actually, no, you can have both.
01:35You can have your life and at the same time, mold someone else's life.
01:38And that's beautiful.
01:39For example, today we have a gala.
01:42So it's really about time management.
01:44So if you're at work, then you have to delegate some of your tasks.
01:48Especially, for example, to your family, to your parents, or to your siblings.
01:55It can be anyone.
01:56And you don't have to be feeling bad about it.
02:09Because I was pressuring myself.
02:11Like, I couldn't sleep for one week.
02:14And it took a toll in my health.
02:17I was sick.
02:18And in return, I was not able to see him for a few days because I got sick.
02:23Even if I have help, I don't want to sleep.
02:25Because it's so exciting.
02:28I really can't sleep even if I'm tired.
02:30But that's not it.
02:31That's what I learned.
02:32Take a break.
02:33Take a break.
02:34Because even if others are watching, of course, it's my first time being a parent.
02:38So I think that's the core of why I want to be a hands-on to him.
02:46He has a lot of milestones.
02:48Today, not today.
02:49I think weekly.
02:50There are changes weekly, especially for newborn babies.
02:53Last week, I was really surprised when I was doing this to him.
02:58He laughed.
03:00That's what signified, oh, he can see me and he can recognize me already.
03:04Before, it was just a voice.
03:06When I spoke, he recognized me.
03:09Now, he can see me.
03:10And the fact that he laughed melted my heart.
03:17To fellow young parents, do not overpressure yourself.
03:20It's okay to ask for help.
03:21It's okay to ask for advice.
03:23You don't have to know anything.
03:24And I don't think you can know anything in a glimpse.
03:27Even if you do a lot of research, you can't perfect parenting.
03:31It's a process.
03:33So take a chill pill and give yourself a break.