What About Dad? : Getting the Most Out of Becoming a Father
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With such strong reservations about his own parenting experiences, Stan naturally doubted whether he'd have the goods to deliver to his new child. But instead of giving up and letting his wife Kimberly deal with the pregnancy on her own, Stan dove into fatherhood with a vengeance. He began researching everything possible, providing healthy solutions for his wife's inevitable cravings, and even delving into the pros and cons of homeschooling for his child's future education. Stan quickly realized that while he was helping his wife cope with the newness of pregnancy, and deepening the connection between himself and his unborn daughter, he was also helping himself in some profound and unexpected ways. Stan knew that he had many different ideas regarding parenting, but when Stan and Kimberly began attending birthing classes and sharing notes with other new parents, Stan realized his experience was quite unique among the other fathers. Stan vowed to collect and record his experiences to share with new fathers in order to help them experience the joys, challenges and rewards of fatherhood. In that sense, What About Dad? is a promise kept.
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About This Book "To become a father is not hard; to be a father is, however. " -Wilhelm Busch According to the National Center for Health Statistics, four thousand American men become first-time fathers every single day. And while there are literally hundreds of pregnancy guidebooks aimed at women, fathers-to-be have rarely rated more than a footnote. New author-not to mention new father-Stan Denis is about to change all that. Before Stan even became a father, he began to look for books on the subject. What he found was a lot of books for mothers-to-be, but a mere fraction for dads. Those he did pick up were gift books, full of lists and anecdotes. The books on the market were fine for light, some might say "bathroom," reading, but Stan was one of a growing number of future fathers who wanted to do more than just "try to comprehend" morning sickness and strange midnight cravings. He wanted to develop a plan for successful fatherhood. Stan's new book, What About Dad?, is his attempt to explore the crucial yet virtually unexplored bond between child and father. A bond that many men may never have the luxury of experiencing. A bond that should begin long before the baby is even born. "Children are born perfect, and our job as fathers is to do the right thing so we don't drum perfection out of them. " It is critical to assess the strengths and weaknesses of our own upbringing (what worked and what didn't), as well as our own personalities and how we mesh with our partners. We can explore, examine and adjust our parenting style even before the child is born. "To the extent that we nourish our child's natural perfection, we as fathers will find ourselves moving closer to youthful wisdom and perfection in our own life." This thought-provoking, self-help guide poses a challenge to new fathers and asks a life-changing question. As a father, are you willing to mother your child? What About Dad? teaches men that we can, should, and why. Traditional societal roles are thrown out the window and, short of giving birth and nursing, we learn how men can be involved in every facet of the pregnancy- from the first positive pregnancy test through baby's first year. There's much more to fatherhood than cigars, No-Doze, pickles and ice cream. Knowledge, forethought, action and, most importantly, intention, are the main tools new fathers should be using in their endless quest to connect with their new child. If they do, they stand to reap the unprecedented rewards. Filled with sound advice and practical tips from a guy who's been there and back, What About Dad? explores the unique role modern man plays over the course of this amazing, incredible and often minimized journey. This book explains how being knowledgeable about pregnancy, birth and the baby's first year will enable first-time fathers to foster and grow a vital father-child bond so few fathers enjoy. Here is just a sampling of the quality content contained in this provocative new book: • How to begin to create a real connection to your child before he or she is even born • How to stay fully involved with your partner through every stage of pregnancy • How acting like a mom can help your fathering • Making informed choices about doctors, hospitals, delivery options and new baby care • The importance of your role in birthing classes (a big boost in that needed feeling of entitlement) • Why your partner needs you in the delivery room (and everywhere else) • Why it feels so good and is so important to be needed • Feeding, nurturing and caring for your baby (and therefore yourself) • How to continue to bond from birth and thereafter What About Dad? uses Stan's firsthand experience as well as powerful insight from friends, family and respected professionals in proposing what might just be the first true self- help book for fathers-to-be. It's certainly the first to suggest that new dads should do more than just sit around and wait for baby's first birthday to begin taking an active part in his or her life. Approachable in appearance as well as content and length, What About Dad? is 100 percent guy-friendly. Learn everything you need to know about pregnancy, delivery and infant care, and gain the confidence to experience all the joy of developing a strong relationship with your new baby. Fatherhood is pure baby bliss, so hop on and get ready for an awesome ride of a lifetime!
What About Dad? : Getting the Most Out of Becoming a Father
What About Dad?: Getting the Most Out of Becoming a Father,Stan Denis,PublishAmerica,1413794882,Child Care/Parenting,Family & Relationships,Family / Parenting / Childbirth,Parenting - General,Advice on parenting,Family & Relationships / Parenting
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