The baby owner's manual to help new dads succeed Covering everything from burping and naptime to filing for paternity leave and setting up a safe play area, this is the complete survival manual for first-time dads. Discover more than 100 things dads can do to help their baby--and their partner--thrive in the first year. Go beyond other books for new dads with: Up-to-date advice--Written by an experienced pediatrician and featuring the most modern, evidence-based info available, this guide is everything books for new dads should be. From birth to 12 months--Divided into easy-to-skim sections, this book makes it simple for new dads to find out what they need to do at every stage of baby's development. A positive outlook--Let this standout in books for new dads bring a little good humor to parenthood and help keep things upbeat through sleepless nights and messy diapers. This top choice in books for new dads offers all the info needed to take great care of that new little person at home.
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.
There are approximately 3,712 ways for a guy to look stupid during pregnancy - this book's here to help you avoid all(most) of them. And here's your first hint: Focus on what you can be doing for her rather than what's happening to her. She's pregnant. She knows that. You know that. And her 152 baby books tell her exactly what she can expect. Your job is to learn what you can do between the stick turning blue and the drive to the delivery room to make the next nine months go as smoothly as possible. That's where John Pfeiffer steps in. Like any good coach, he's been through it. He's dealt with the morning sickness and doctor visits, painting the baby's nursery and packing the overnight bag, choosing a name, hospital, and the color of the car-seat cover. All the while he remained positive and responsive - there with a "You're beautiful" when necessary - but assertive during the decision-making process (he didn't want to wind up with a kid named Percy). And now it's your turn. She might be having the baby, but you have plenty of responsibilities.
Perhaps the most powerful influence in the world is that of a dad on his child. Baseball gloves, dirty diapers, tiny little hands, first days of school, daddy-daughter dances, and learner's permits... and so much more! There's no way you can be ready for it all, but this is when you need to get a bit of a head start... First Time Dad by Focus on the Family ministry veteran (and father of 6) John Fuller lets you in on the stuff you really need to know... because in just a few months or weeks or days, your life is going to change--forever. Set good priorities. Break bad habits and/or family patterns. Recognize and recover from some common fathering mistakes. Know that your words have immense power. And learn how to cultivate a lasting parent-child relationship. So, instead of wondering "oh man, oh man, oh man... what am I going to do now?" for 9 months... read this short book (plus it's pretty fun too) and get excited! "Dad, your job is critical... And you can do it."
A practical guide for modern-day parenting geared towards stay-at-home dads, offering advice on everything from learning to cook and clean with children, to dealing with mental health and relationships and addressing male loneliness, with the easygoing perspective that dads can use their natural talents to parent any way that they choose. The Ultimate Stay-at-Home Dad manual takes the best advice and wisdom from a dads' group, and puts it into a format to help new stay-at-home fathers. Characterized by actionable and direct advice to fathers, the book takes on parenting from a father's point of view and encourages dads to use their natural talents to become a better parent. That advice is further bolstered by an additional 57 other dads who also give advice. All this advice is framed by the author's personal stories, which help the reader connect with the content and drives the advice home. This is a book that takes on day-to-day parenting, not just as a stay-at-home dad--working fathers could benefit from this book as much as at-home dads.
Your guide to living with your new family! Pregnancy was just the warmup. Now, it's time to get into the game and help your family through your baby's first year. From 4 A.M. feedings and visiting the pediatrician to getting back to work and hopping into bed with Mom, Dude, You're a Dad leads you through all the trials and tribulations you'll face as a new dad. Author John Pfeiffer has braved the journey not just once but three times, and will tell you exactly what changes to expect as well as what you can be doing for your baby--and your baby mama--during this time. Complete with foolproof parenting strategies for handling tricky situations, this book also braces you for the years to come, which will be full of head banging, temper tantrums, and restless days. The first twelve months are make-or-break when it comes to parenting and Dude, You're a Dad is your guide to making sure that nothing gets broken.
Brott charts the physical, intellectual, verbal and emotional changes the child is going through, provides suggestions for activities suitable for each stage, and covers such issues as saving for a child's future and how to choose child care.
With these simple tricks and tactics, you'll get through her pregnancy successfully... and master every step of the way. Are you finding it hard to tell whether you're excited or just scared pantsless? Of course, you're excited, but still, what the heck are you supposed to do now? Relax, and take a deep breath -- all dads have been in your same shoes once before. Finding out that you're going to be a dad is one of the most rewarding moments in life, but yes, it certainly comes with a lot of questions and concerns. But the good news is that you're not alone! And the even better news is that all the information you're ever going to need already exists. The crazy moments you could never see coming... well, now you can prepare for them. The emotional roller coaster your significant other is about to take you on -- we're going to put you in the driver's seat. Those 10 million thoughts bouncing around in your head -- it's time to put some structure to it all and relax into a well-organized plan of attack. This doesn't have to be a stressful and confusing time in your life. In fact, it shouldn't be. With these powerful insights and knowledge from fathers around the world, you'll soon find yourself feeling prepared and ready for your new best friend to enter this beautiful world. Set that confusion aside and step into a position of personal empowerment, knowing that no matter what comes your way, you're going to be ready for it. In The Pregnancy Guide For Men, you'll discover: How to navigate everything that is expected of you -- without feeling overwhelmed and like you're losing it The biggest challenges you're going to face during pregnancy -- and simple (but effective) ways to overcome them Month by month guidance -- from the pregnancy test to when she's in that hospital bed, ensure that you never miss a beat Why you need to have a birth plan -- and how you can lead the way into setting one up successfully A deeper look into how your significant other will feel throughout each stage of the process so you can help her through her emotional storms The pros and cons of finding out your baby's sex beforehand -- and how either stance will bring your family a ton of joy What you need to do before labor is induced that'll make everyone's life so much easier ... and much more! Whether her pregnancy caught you by surprise or you've been anticipating it, now is the time for you to step it up. With this awareness and step-by-step guidance, you're going to find yourself prepared and ready for whatever parenthood throws your way. Don't let your doubts and fears stand in the way -- you've got this! If you're ready to set your child up for the most successful life possible, then scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button right now.
What every father ought to know is now packed into this essential guide to the first six months of a newborn baby's life. Go beyond merely surviving the newborn baby stage--aim for a thriving new life when baby arrives! This guide goes over the critical elements towards taking care of all three people in your family: yourself, your wife, and your newborn. Happy, well-rested, and calm parents make for a happy, well-rested, and calm baby in a synergistic upward spiral. Now you can build a family you can be proud of. The information in this book is an indispensable investment in your time, energy, and emotional connection with your new family.