The old ways are changing. In modern Scotland, fathers rarely sit on the sidelines of childbirth, and often play more varied roles in rearing children than the traditional distant 'breadwinner' of past generations. Historically, both antenatal education and parenting advice has tended to focus on the health and emotional needs of mothers. However, the latest science suggests that men too are physiologically altered by becoming a father. Meanwhile, Scotland's recently launched 'Year of the Dad' is calling for better support for dads who want to be more involved in parenting. In the latest of Radio Scotland's 'Real Life Parenting' season, Tam Cowan presents the definitive guide to becoming - and being - a modern Scottish dad. Show less