So You're Going to Be a Dad
So You're Going to Be a Dad
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Book Description
A look at the most dangerous (and expensive) side effect of sex (children). This is a funny, yet serious, look at fatherhood for men who know little or nothing about parenting but are anxious to give it a try. Downey takes a tough, uncompromising, no-holds-barred look at fatherhood.
Learn useful and practical advice about pregnancy, childbirth and baby care, including:
What to say and what not to say when you hear the news
Taking care of moms-to-be
Why embryos look like the monster in Alien
Ultrasound, aerosol cheese and other marvels
Coping with the nesting urge
Names not to call the baby
What childbirth feels like
Crying
Diapers
Bathing
Traveling with babies
Your babys development
Baby-proofing your home
About the Author
Peter Downey lives in the suburbs with his wife and three children. When not writing, he is a high school English teacher. He wrote this book because he believes somebody should warn dads-to-be about the enormous changes fatherhood will bring to their lives. He also wrote this book because he believes that our society needs more good dads.
So You're Going to Be a Dad,Peter Downey,Nik Scott,Fisher Books,1555612415,Child Care/Parenting,Family & Relationships,Family / Parenting / Childbirth,Fatherhood,Parenting - Child Rearing,Parenting - Fatherhood,Parenting - General,Child care & upbringing
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