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In spannenden persönlichen Episoden erzählt er, was im Leben wichtig ist und wie ein glücklicher Lebensweg gelingen kann. Inspiriert wurde Sebastian Fitzek zu diesem Hörbuch durch das Vatersein – und die Frage, was er seinen Kindern für das Leben mitgeben würde, wenn ihm nicht mehr viel Zeit bliebe. Und so ist Fische, die auf Bäume klettern ein sehr persönliches Vermächtnis eines Vaters an seine noch jungen Kinder, zugleich aber ein Hörbuch für alle, die Halt suchen und sich der Werte, die ihnen wichtig sind, vergewissern möchten.

A medical mistake during an IVF procedure. An unthinkable situation . . . you’re pregnant with the wrong baby. You can terminate, but you can’t keep him. What choice would you make? Carolyn and Sean Savage had been trying to expand their family for years. When they underwent an IVF transfer...

The majority of pregnancy books are, understandably, aimed at women… But if you want to be the partner she needs at this time and start bonding with your child before they arrive in the world, you need something aimed specifically at new dads. You need guidance that will take the panic out of this moment so you can focus on being the best partner and father your family could hope for and feel the excitement of the adventure ahead.

As a mother, are you comfortable in your skin? Want to know how best to be a working or stay-at-home mum? Babies have very simple needs, yet many parents are overwhelmed with elaborate advice on how to meet them. In How Not to F*** Them Up leading child psychologist Oliver James argues that your under-threes do not need training; it's getting your head straight as a parent that's important. Drawing on extensive interviews and the latest clinical research, James identifies three basic types of mum: the Hugger, the Organiser, and the Fleximum.

Tackling some of the world’s most profound questions through the intimate lens of fatherhood, Bayo Akomolafe embarks on a journey of discovery as he maps the contours of the spaces between himself and his three-year-old daughter, Alethea. In a narrative that manages to be both intricate and...

For people who happen to be parents (or might be soon). Because for every turdy nappy you sadly deposit into a gag-reflex-inducing bin, there's a moment that's less sh*t around the corner. This is not a audiobook that will help you grow (or raise) a human successfully. But this is a book that might, if you're not too emotionally battered - and can see through the permanent eye twitch - help you laugh a little more than you cry. But that's not guaranteed.

Brought to you by Penguin. The most important thing you can do is become a better dad. Hey, dad. (Or soon-to-be dad.) We get it. You’re busy. You’re distracted. You’re under pressure. But you do love your kids more than anything. You want them to have really good lives. You’re doing the...

Dads Raising Children with Special Needs & Disabilities: A Guide for 21st Century Dads is a father-to-father roadmap for navigating the journey with clarity and courage. You'll find practical guidance on advocacy, family life, emotional resilience, and long-term planning-written with empathy, honesty, and a steady belief in your child's potential. Each chapter covers an important topic, includes an original poem as well as excerpts from a handful of SFN Dad To Dad Podcast guests, and, on a more lighthearted note, a Dad Joke.

In The Parable of the Dancing God, theologian C. Baxter Kruger, Ph.D., offers a profound and liberating reimagining of the beloved story from Luke 15-the parable often known as "The Prodigal Son." With passion and theological depth, Kruger redirects our focus from the sons in the story to the heart of the father, revealing a God who doesn't just forgive sinners but runs, embraces, and celebrates them with a dancing joy that shatters religious expectations.

You don’t have to sacrifice all your time for your toddler and give up the things you enjoy. Of course, you still have to find a balance–your toddler needs a present and involved dad. But if you have a practical guide that offers realistic parenting tools and strategies, you can make your toddler, your partner, and yourself calmer and happier with enough quality time for all.

Becoming a dad changes everything—your routines, your relationships, even your sense of self. If you feel excited yet uncertain, you’re not alone. This practical, compassionate guide helps you be steady, loving, and present from pregnancy through the early years and beyond. Written by Dr. Erlinda Asa Sabili, MD, FACP, a physician with decades of experience supporting families, this book blends trusted medical insight with real-life guidance you can use right away—without guilt or rigid rules.

In One Year Off, you can join the family on a trek up a Costa Rican volcano, cruise the canals of Burgundy by houseboat, and ride ferries through the Greek Islands. Later, as the Cohens wander further off the tourist trail, you can drive through the villages of Rajasthan, traverse the vast Australian Nullarbor, and discover the charms of Cambodia's Angkor Wat and the hidden shangri-las of northern Laos.

Sons of Men was locally published and released in small batches starting in June 2022 as a comprehensive guide for fathers in the Sons of Men Ministries mentoring program. The response was great, so in 2025, it was released on Amazon for the first time, with this audiobook version released in 2026. This audiobook is narrated by the author. If you are a Christian father raising a son, Sons of Men is an impactful, engaging, and encouraging book that speaks to your heart as a man. If you are a Christian mother, Sons of Men will offer a clear perspective on what biblical fatherhood looks like.

When Covid struck and the country entered lockdown, Widdicombe and Beckett were stuck at home and the reality of parenting young children without the escape of work hit hard. They decided to start a podcast, Lockdown Parenting Hell, which meant they could go upstairs, leave the children for a while, and moan about the difficulties of being a dad, which over 2 million people a month started listening to! With the success of the podcast, Beckett and Widdicombe decided there was plenty they hadn’t covered that would make a great audiobook.

Lina was a precocious toddler - charming, chatty, joyful. At the age of three, in the aftermath of her second MMR vaccine, first came a seizure, and then, to her parents’ horror, the loss of Lina’s ability to play, use language, and control her impulses. Over the next few years they continued to lose Lina. She communicated her acute discomfort by biting, screaming, hitting, laughing maniacally, and throwing violent tantrums.

With nearly 43 percent of parents getting sleep-deprived and each parent losing 109 minutes of sleep daily during their child’s first year, you are not alone. Sleep deprivation can severely affect your physical and mental performance by causing deficits in judgment, depressed mood, memory issues, or trouble concentrating. If you’ve tried sleep training in the past and failed terribly, this is a golden opportunity for you because the methods highlighted inside are expert-approved.

An Economist, GQ and Times Book of the Year 2025 An ambitious history of masculinity and family, from the Bronze Age to the modern day, Fatherhood dares to offer a more caring and affirmative vision of the roles men currently play in society. 'Superbly intelligent . . . a rewarding Sapiens-style...

A manual that directly speaks to what it means to be a dad today, driving a movement that explores modern interpretations and diverse perspectives of fatherhood. Fatherhood will change you. That much is certain. But whilst it can never be under your control, it can be under your influence. The...

'The most honest, most revealing - and funniest - exploration of male mental health I have ever read' Adam Kay 'Matt Rudd may have written the most important book in a generation' Idle Society 'A whole-hearted and important attempt to analyse what has gone wrong for so many men and to make some...

Naomi Holdt is a parent, just like you. One who messes up, gets it wrong and has learnt to smile at her faults. As a psychologist and a mother, she knows there’s an immense joy that comes with raising children, but it’s nice to have a little support and guidance along the way. In Bounce, you’ll learn the importance of working on yourself first, so you can then fully show up for your child.