An indispensable survival manual for men entering the trenches of fatherhood, Be Prepared is loaded with one-of-a-kind insights, MacGyver-esque tips and tricks, and no-nonsense advice for mastering the first year as a dad. Finally, a book that teaches men all the things they really need to know about fatherhood...including how to: -Change a baby at a packed sports stadium -Create a decoy drawer full of old wallets, remote controls, and cell phones to throw baby off the scent of your real gear -Stay awake (or at least upright) at work -Babyproof a hotel room in four minutes flat -Construct an emergency diaper out of a towel, a sock, and duct tape Packed with helpful diagrams and detailed instructions, and delivered with a wry sense of humor, Be Prepared is the ultimate guide for sleep-deprived, applesauce-covered fathers everywhere.
Are you looking forward to being a father? No? Neither do many men but if no one had children then eventually the bins wouldn't get emptied, there wouldn't be people to brew beer and make television programmes. Civilisation would fall in a heap. Eventually most men recognise unfamiliar emotions which are a result of impending fatherhood. These could be anything from a mixture of incredulity at finding your wife or girlfriend in bed with the milkman, to amusement at trying to figure out why she has put on 3 stone in weight and pukes when you mention 'fish supper'. It might even be the confusion you feel when you receive this book as a present. Being faced with the prospect of having a baby in your life is serious. You have two options. First to retreat into the swamp of fatherhood misery, lurching from one slime filled pit of parenting hopelessness to the next. Second is READ THIS BOOK and make your resolve to survive as a dad. Notice that this book is different to other parent craft books because this is a MANual, a book for MEN written by a MAN. There is no meaningful theorising about alcohol intake and sperm count, phases of Saturn and fertility or 'how to look good in stirrups'. Men need advice on issues such as ensuring your new baby will be male and, yours. There is also some information on how pregnancy might affect your partner, wife or girlfriend. If you are the man who doesn't notice your wife shaving her head and sharing your flat with Hare Krishna devotees then this book is for you. Even if you aren't average this book will guide you through the murkiest water a man may ever have to navigate.
""Empowers mothers to make smart relationship decisions by entering the minds of fathers to change the perception of what should be expected from a modern father"--Provided by publisher"--
The Essential Pregnancy Guide for Men: Navigate, Support, and Thrive in Your New Role as a Dad Ready to master the art of being an incredible dad-to-be? Inside This Guide, You’ll Find: Understanding Pregnancy (10 Chapters): Deep dive into the hormonal, physical, and emotional changes your partner will experience and what they mean for both of you. Supporting Your Partner (5 Chapters): Learn the best ways to handle emotions, communicate effectively, and provide the practical support your partner needs during pregnancy. Preparing for Fatherhood (7 Chapters): From getting emotionally ready to understanding your evolving role and bonding with your unborn child, prepare to step into your new role with confidence. Healthy Lifestyle Choices (4 Chapters): Gain insights on maintaining a healthy diet, the benefits of exercise, avoiding harmful substances, and ensuring a safe environment for your growing family. Understanding Labor and Childbirth (5 Chapters): Get familiar with labor stages, explore birthing options, and understand pain management to ensure you are a supportive presence during childbirth. The Role of Fathers in the Delivery Room (3 Chapters): Equip yourself with the knowledge to provide physical comfort and support through the labor process. Postpartum Care for Dads (4 Chapters): Tips on managing sleep deprivation, recognizing signs of postpartum mood changes, and caring for the newborn while supporting your partner’s recovery. Parenting Skills and Early Development (4 Chapters): Master the essentials of newborn care, from diapering to understanding infant cues, to foster early cognitive and social development. Navigating Parenthood Challenges (3 Chapters): Learn strategies to balance work and family life, manage parenting stress, and maintain a healthy relationship with your partner. Plus, Exclusive Quick Tips and Thoughtful Questions: 25 Essential Self-Reflection Questions for Future Dads: Challenge yourself and prepare mentally for the journey of fatherhood. 79 Life-Saving Tips for Future Dads: Quick, practical tips to handle unexpected parenting situations with aplomb. 99 Ways for Future Dads to Support and Ease Their Partner’s Pregnancy Journey: From emotional to practical support, become the partner your loved one needs. 99 Conversation Starters for Expectant Fathers: Never run out of things to say; keep the conversation going and the relationship strong. 99 Common Mistakes Future Dads Should Avoid: Steer clear of these pitfalls to smooth your transition into fatherhood. 50 Practical Actions to Maintain Connection and Intimacy with Your Partner: Keep your love strong and your partnership resilient amidst the changes. 20 Tips for Maintaining Happy Sexuality After Birth: Navigate the changes in your intimate relationship with understanding and care. The Essential Pregnancy Guide for Men is more than just a book; it’s the key to becoming a supportive, informed, and loving father. Embrace your new role with confidence and love. Click “Buy Now” and transform your journey into fatherhood today! Be the dad you’ve always wanted to be, starting now.
Here is the first book written specifically for men who date while answering to a higher authority: their children. As a single father, you’re ready to begin dating again. But are your kids ready? In this much-needed guide, relationship expert Ellie Slott Fisher comes to the rescue with no-nonsense, no-judgments advice on everything from how to ask a woman out to navigating the potential minefield of overnight dates. Single dads are as nervous as single moms about merging their parental responsibilities with their social lives, but they often don’t have intimate friendships in which to share their concerns. Drawing on her own experience as a single parent, interviews and surveys she conducted with more than a hundred single fathers and their children, and the advice of family therapist Dr. Paul Halpern, Fisher gives the lowdown on a range of tricky topics, including: •When do I introduce my kids to the woman I’m dating? •What if they don’t like her? •Is it acceptable to date someone closer to my child’s age than my own? •Are sleepovers okay when my kids—or her kids—are home? •How do I give my children the reassurance they need while pursuing a social life of my own? Plus, how to avoid one of the biggest dating pitfalls: mistaking lust for love. From dealing with your ex-spouse to protecting your children’s inheritance, and many issues in-between, Fisher gives single fathers the tools they need to be both sexy suitors and devoted dads.
A practical, step-by-step guide to help men know themselves deeply, root out weaknesses, enhance strengths, and upgrade their experience of life So many self-help books encourage men to get in touch with their feminine side if they truly want to embrace change. This book blows this theory out of the water, enabling men to transform themselves entirely—to find their mission; to live a life of strength, wisdom, and honor—while working with their positive masculinity instead of against it. Straight talking, down-to-earth, and humorous life coach David Wagner addresses the challenges that modern men typically face. He asks the reader to join him in a series of profound self-examination exercises and questions covering life purpose, male identity, spirituality, self-limitation, sexuality, relationships, fatherhood, and more. Every chapter offers practical advice and also includes observations and examples from David's own life as well as insights gained from the many clients and men's groups he has worked with over the years. Combining no-nonsense wisdom with brutally honest exercises, Backbone is the ultimate man's handbook to understanding himself, his purpose, his passion, and his power.
Let Jim Fay and Charles Fay, Ph.D., help you start your child off on the right foot. The tools in Love and Logic Magic for Early Childhood will give you the building blocks you need to create children who grow up to be responsible, successful teens and adults. And as a bonus you will enjoy every stage of your child's life and look forward to sharing a lifetime of joy with them.
Challenges, equips, and inspires fathers of children with special needs Becoming the father of a child with special needs can feel like being drafted into the military--and starting duty as a general. Dad is expected to know how to set rules and run drills without any training in leadership. And there are very few resources for men who want to be involved but need guidance and specific ideas. Overwhelmed, many fathers end up going AWOL on their families. As a twenty-year veteran of special-needs parenting, Jeff Davidson wrote a field manual to give fathers the skills required for the day-to-day demands of parenting. Jeff helps men discover God's new mission for their lives in each of five specific roles: warrior, protector, provider, encourager, and equipper. He offers rich, real-life examples from dads in the field and a no-nonsense approach from initial diagnosis onward. This book is filled with practical how-tos for parenting in the special needs world, bullet points for easy reading and quick reference, and a Mission Critical synopsis at the end of each chapter. Informal and task-oriented, Common Man, Extraordinary Call offers growth and hope for men with little free time. And as they process their instructions, they'll be able to mentor other fathers, creating a strong army of men who not only survive but thrive as capable dads to their children with special needs.
A practicing clinical psychologist for children and adolescents, Anthony Wolf, author of the phenomenal bestseller Get Out Of My Life, But First Can You Drive Me and Cheryl to the Mall? (“I love this book!” —Parenting Magazine) returns with another wise, funny, and eminently practical guide to raising and understanding teenagers. I’d Listen to My Parents If They’d Just Shut Up offers frustrated moms and dads humorous, dialog-based advice and techniques for what to say and not to say when parenting teens today.
This aim of this open access book is to launch an international, cross-disciplinary conversation on fatherhood engagement. By integrating perspective from three sectors -- Health, Social Policy, and Work in Organizations -- the book offers a novel perspective on the benefits of engaged fatherhood for men, for families, and for gender equality. The chapters are crafted to engaged broad audiences, including policy makers and organizational leaders, healthcare practitioners and fellow scholars, as well as families and their loved ones.
