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You are about to become a father and you want to be prepared for what's to come. You also want to support your partner through everything. Raising a baby comes with a lot of surprises. The truth is, most parents just rush it. But expecting your first child is a well-researched terrain for which there are many successful tips and strategies.

You want the skills to speak up when you have something to say, connect with people on a meaningful level, and feel confident in any social situation that arises… and no matter how much you struggle with this right now, you can gain those skills very easily. All it takes is a little practice and perseverance, and you’ll notice vast improvements in your confidence and conversational skills.

Ever wondered what would happen if mom went back to work and dad stayed home with the baby? The award-winning Daddy Day Care is an outrageously funny and honest account of what happens when one dad stays at home for six months to bring up his baby daughter. Aimed at dads (and curious moms), Daddy Day Care offers a truly alternative look at the poo-soaked chaos of full-time childcare.

Not only is Graham Peterson unlucky in his choice of careers, he's also been terrible with women throughout his adult life. That changes when he meets Alison on a work night out. Unfortunately for Graham, however, things change so drastically that within a month of dating Alison, he gets the news that he's about to become a father for the first time.

Švýcarská jungiánská psychoanalytička, profesorka a spisovatelka Verena Kast se v knize Otcové – dcery, matky – synové věnuje tématu rodičovského komplexu. Otcovský a mateřský komplex je reakcí dospělého člověka na vlastní prožívání vztahů s rodiči v dětství. Tyto komplexy pak pozitivně nebo negativně ovlivňují, popř. znesnadňují další psychický vývoj člověka směrem k jeho vlastní identitě. Mateřský komplex u muže a otcovský komplex u ženy také výrazně ovlivňují jejich budoucí partnerský život.

Quanto spesso ti senti un genitore imperfetto? Pensi che se tuo figlio urla è colpa tua? Che sia tutto un problema di autorità? Non sei solo. Una genitorialità diversa è possibile. Ecco una bussola per capire i tuoi figli e crescere assieme a loro. Con questo audiolibro scoprirai un’educazione fatta di piccoli passi e grandi cambiamenti. È un invito a portare lo sguardo all’altezza dei tuoi bambini, a creare spazio, a metterti in ascolto: esplorando diverse situazioni – dall’esposizione agli schermi alla gestione dei no e della rabbia.

While the world locked down under the weight of a global pandemic, many of us picked up hobbies. A whole bunch of you got pregnant. Congratulations. You’re really bad at social distancing. And thank you. You’re our first customers. Join Jake and Page Fehling as they hold your hand - but not your leg, that’s your job, dads - through your pregnancy journey. Jake and Page each write their own accounts of major pregnancy milestones, then react to the other’s recollections.

Ce livre audio est un témoignage sincère sur la parentalité et la paternité vécues de l’intérieur, à travers la première année de vie d’un nouveau père.

O que fazer para que seus filhos cresçam felizes, saudáveis e bem-sucedidos? Como ter certeza de que o caminho escolhido é o correto? Em Como criar os filhos para o mundo, Esther Wojciki ensina um método com resultados comprovados para lidar com as incertezas e ansiedades de educar um ser humano. Esther Wojcicki é conhecida por três coisas: sua aula de ensino médio que mudou a vida de milhares de alunos; o fato de ter inspirado lendas do Vale do Silício, como Steve Jobs; e o de ter criado três filhas que se tornaram referência de sucesso em suas áreas de atuação.

The intentions, thoughts and actions of the elders are caught by the hearts of the children. The children observe, learn and imbibe the teachings quickly and faithfully, and the elders have the responsibility to not only raise the children well, but nurture and guide them in a way that they can...

“A wise, mild and enviably lucid book about a chaotic scene.” —Dwight Garner, The New York Times “Memoirs of fatherhood are rarely so honest or so blunt.” —Daniel Engber, The Atlantic “An instant classic.” —M. C. Mah, Romper NAMED A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2022 BY LIT HUB &...

From a “hero for dads everywhere” (Daily Mirror), a hilarious, insightful, and heartfelt take on parenting based on a viral blog post that Ashton Kutcher called, “one of the best descriptions of fatherhood I’ve ever read.” One evening, while his three-month-old son Charlie briefly...

In the tradition of Blow and Another Bullshit Night in Suck City, The Last Pirate is a vivid, haunting and often hilarious memoir recounting the life of Big Tony, a family man who joined the biggest pot ring of the Reagan era and exploded his life in the process. Three decades later, his son...

In Final Rounds, James Dodson told the poignant story of the golf trip of a lifetime with his terminally ill father. Now, armed with a fly-fishing rod and reel, he embarks with his seven-year-old daughter on an equally memorable journey across America in search of clear-running streams, swift...

Acclaimed Friday Night Lights author Buzz Bissinger shares the moving and uplifting tale of his cross-country journey with his adult savant son who suffered brain damage at birth. Buzz Bissinger’s twin sons were born three minutes—and a world—apart. Gerry, the older one, is a graduate...

In his third book, Clint Edwards shares honest, relatable and unbearably funny tales of botching birthdays and holidays as a father of three. Clint Edwards, author of the hit book I'm Sorry...Love Your Husband, and the follow up Silence is a Scary Sound, is back with a third collection of essays...

In 2016, the morning after Valentine's Day, Luke's son passed away from breathing issues complicated by congenital birth defects. He was 21 months old. And his name was Finnegan. This kind of loss is terrifyingly huge and scary, but the love and light in this story far outweigh the tragedy. Through comic-book metaphors, Shakespeare references, and lilting Irish brogues, Luke tells the story of his too-short time with Finn. This is his tribute to storytelling, parenthood, and his rosy-cheeked, blue-eyed baby boy.

Warm and fuzzy, anchored in values, and filled with simple words of wisdom, this beloved, best-selling book for parents speaks to the important business of raising sons, and distills their timeless lessons into nuggets of wisdom - some lighthearted, some serious, some practical, and some intangible, and all supported by a strong moral backbone.

Kenneth Washington shares his experiences, knowledge, and understanding of being raised by this warrior, trainer, father, mentor, man of God, friend, awesome person, and legend. Legendary Boxing Trainer George Washington is a great read; it will guide you to living life on life's terms and walking by faith not by sight. It takes you from childhood to manhood basic training to basic boxing skills leadership and the dedicated life of Brother George Washington.

The word "parenting" can cause all sorts of nightmares in your head right now, and if it is, congratulations. No seriously, congratulations! This means you’re not an idiot, and you are aware of the difficult task that lies ahead. Society often tells us dads that our job is to simply provide financial support and leave the caring part to our partners. Well, I’m here to tell you that this is utter nonsense! That whole spiel about how women are biologically attuned to be more nurturing while men are better off running around chucking spears at things? Baloney!