No matter how conscientious a father you are, you'll still trip up on occasion: Reacting a bit too slowly, answering a bit too vaguely or remaining in the thrall of Monday Night Football while your wife asks whether the baby has been changed. Being able to step back and appreciate Mommy's perspective can make decisions easier, situations less tense and your overall relationship stronger.

Here are 7 common issues that cause stress between new mommies and daddies and some tips for getting on the right page: hers.

Perhaps because they're more able to hurl 30-pound toddlers in the air, or perhaps because they default into the role as an alternative to being serious, fathers more naturally assume the "clown" character, often provoking the ire of partners trying to focus on discipline, routine and education.

Try balancing fun with teaching. For example, award one airplane ride for each complete run through of the ABCs, or explain different body parts while administering merciless tickling.

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