Jonathan Rivett's parenthood survival guide

By Jonathan Rivett
Updated October 25 2014 - 1:13pm, first published 12:54pm
Parenthood: Not for the faint-hearted. Photo: Jack Chadwick
Parenthood: Not for the faint-hearted. Photo: Jack Chadwick
Parenthood: Not for the faint-hearted. Photo: Jack Chadwick
Parenthood: Not for the faint-hearted. Photo: Jack Chadwick
Parenthood: Not for the faint-hearted. Photo: Jack Chadwick
Parenthood: Not for the faint-hearted. Photo: Jack Chadwick

I became a father six months ago and have since  learned much about surviving in my professional life now that my personal life has become coiled tightly around a podgy wriggle-creature with hyperactive salivary glands. Here are my recommended rules for new and soon-to-be parents.