Aja Naomi Kings Husband Dan King On Being A Full-Time Dad

Aja Naomi King is living her happy married life with her husband, Dan King, and son Kian. The pair welcomed their rainbow baby in June 2021.

Before Kian, Aja was pregnant twice with kids. Unfortunately, she miscarried both times. So when she and her spouse welcomed Kian, the pair were delighted.

Going through the pair’s social media, it is evident that Aja and Dan are devoted to their baby. Dan, however, has taken the responsibility of being a “full-time papa” to Kian.

Dan shared his feelings about being a proud father to Kian and husband to the How to Get Away with Murder star in an interview with Matrescence on June 20, 2022.

Dan King —  Proud husband and full-time father

Matrescence sat down with Dan and talked about his life as a father and his career on Father’s Day, 2022. 

Dan elaborated on his commitment to being present with his family and building a life based on wellness, self-care, and maintaining an open mind regarding parenthood. 

When Dan learned his wife was pregnant, he was happy yet scared. They had had two miscarriages beforehand, so they knew about the risks that would come with Aja’s third pregnancy.

So, for the well-being of both, Dan knew that “staying present” was necessary. The two had decided they did not want to be separated while dealing with pregnancy.

Throughout the journey, Dan was a dotting husband, feeding his wife the best nutritious food that would benefit Aja and their baby. He confessed that he is “very passionate about cooking and fascinated by the impact nutrients have on our bodies and overall health.”

He knew he “could be of the greatest support” when it came to making food. So, he ensured he would find the fresh and nutrient-dense ingredients to make meals that Aja would love.

Aja Naomi King’s spouse, Dan King, is a dotting husband and a proud full-time dad. (Source: Instagram)

Moreover, Dan never made Aja feel like she was going through the pregnancy alone. He gave up alcohol, went on walks, and meditated with his wife to show his dedication to her and their baby.

Dan admitted that his life had been turned upside down after having Kian. He said, “It has been turned upside down. Everything has changed. It feels as intense as it is rewarding.”

“I am a proud full time father now,” he added. He is trying his best to raise his child “without burning the candle on both sides.”

He realized that everything needs “detailed planning and efficient execution.” He is a detailed planner and likes taking care of anything in advance.

But after having Kian, he came to the terms of expecting the unexpected. So, he learned how to be flexible and improvise. 

As a result, if things do not go according to his plans, he does not allow himself to be swayed. This way, he has “remained joyful” and has not missed out on staying present with his son. 

In the interview, Dan proudly shared how adaptable Kian is. He said, “Our son is very adaptable and open to changes in our plans because we remain calm and easy around him.”

Aja Naomi King and her husband spend alone time together

Aja and Dan prioritize their baby, but that does not mean they neglect themselves. So, they balance everything accordingly, including asking for help to spend some alone time together.

He said, “The better care we take of ourselves, the better we can show up as parents.” 

As a full-time dad, Dan learned to model boundaries and self-love by caring for himself. He noted, “If you sacrifice your own well-being for their sake, then your baby will internalize that sacrifice equals love, but if you take care of yourself and demonstrate boundaries and a care of your own well-being as well as theirs, then they can learn how that can be a healthy way to express love for themselves and others.”

He learned what would be easy to impart to Kian that would be impactful as well. Dan noticed that his son was interested in what he was doing and wanted to participate with his dad.

So he does things that would help both him and his son. For instance, he shared that when he works out, he gives Kian little weights. 

Similarly, when Dan does breath work, Kian mimics his father inhaling and exhaling. Dan said, “I love sharing all of this with him, I hope I’m helping him to establish a framework for connected, peaceful living.”

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