This post is for Larry Birkhead the 99.99999999999% daddy of Anna Nichole Smith's baby.

Dear Larry,

Now that you are the proven father of Danny Lynn Smith I would like to offer some sentiments and advice.

First and foremost BE A DADDY! Don't pawn her off on a nanny or day care or whatever, raise her yourself. This is going to be a huge sacrifice on your part, but it will be worth it. Beyond that, having raised several children myself here is some of my advice, from a been there done that perspective.

This has been quite a sensational case and finally has some resolution. You must now have the moral fortitude to do the RIGHT things, in your daughters interest, not the money making media things.

You now have the responsibility of a parent, just like any other parent all over the world. The first thing that kids need is parents who love them and set a high priority on family values.

Love her. Comfort Danny when she cries, feed her when she's hungry, change her when she's wet or dirty, correct her when she's wrong, stand by her when she's right. Don't be afraid to say no and have rules, consistency and discipline. Discipline does not have to be harsh, it just needs to be consistent as does sticking to the rules. Kids need routines and boundries. Routines, rules and boundries give children a much better comfort zone than the child that doesn't have them.

Kids also need thier family, I would urge you to try very hard to work things out with her grandmother, Vergie, and any aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives of her mothers. They are her family too. Danny Lynn needs to know them and you need thier support.

In your situation, I would also urge you to get out of the media and get some peace and quiet and get to know your daughter.

Don't let the money go to your head. Money isn't everything. Trust me I know. I certainly wish I had more, but it won't replace my family. Money can't replace the fantastic relationship I have with my children, husband and extended family and friends and that is what's most important.

One other thing, a word of wisdom from my Grandma. Every kid needs a dog. A dog that will follow them around and be their buddy, sleep with them, lick their tears away when they cry, jump up and down with joy when they get home, play with games with them in the yard, like fetch, keep away and romp with me, sleep with them at night, and just be the friend that no one else could ever be.

If you ever need any other advice, leave a comment here. I'll be glad to help, and I don't want anything in return but knowing I was here to help.