My stepfather did this, unconditionally taking on two young boys that were not his own. Give him your time and your love. He'll learn greedily if you don't push him. All children want to please their parents. He needs to make mistakes and let him take risks. Praise him for trying, rather than scolding him for failing. Every child is different.
The one thing I've learned from parenting is that you have to 'pivot' constantly. You have to adapt to child's brain that is constantly developing and adapting itself.
Enjoy yourself, leave your work at work. Young children are incredibly adept at picking up tiny signals. They know if you are tired and don't want to play with them or read them a story before bedtime. They will punish you for it!
The one thing I've learned from parenting is that you have to 'pivot' constantly. You have to adapt to child's brain that is constantly developing and adapting itself.
Enjoy yourself, leave your work at work. Young children are incredibly adept at picking up tiny signals. They know if you are tired and don't want to play with them or read them a story before bedtime. They will punish you for it!