Fatherhood Parenting

The old rules of fatherhood have limited the ability of fathers to meet the full potential of their role in their children’s lives and in their households. In The New Fatherhood, Kevin Maguire challenges fathers and parents to consider that the transformative effects of fatherhood might be measured in more than just love. He asks listeners to consider that a newfound empathy could allow new highs in their careers or provide a fresh perspective to forever alter what success means as they head into the second half of their lives.

At once spiritual and practical, Letters to My Son has been beloved by listeners from all walks of life, including single mothers seeking guidance in raising a son, fathers looking to share a voice of clarity about life's most important issues, and young men wanting an intelligent, sensitive, and streetwise companion on the journey toward a worthy manhood. In this 20th anniversary edition, Kent Nerburn adds to his classic reflections.

What does it mean to be a good parent? Are you a good parent when your child is compliant, but a bad parent when they're not? What if they're perfect at age three and challenging at 13? And what if your child has additional needs? This is an audiobook about parenting styles and what it takes to be a great parent. We know about tiger parents, helicopter parents, free-range parents, but have you heard of Tesla parents, leaf-blower parents and iPhone 6 parents? We can parent in so many ways, but is there a style that actually works?

In Familyhood, Reiser shares his observations on parenting, marriage, and mid-life with the wit, warmth, and humor that he’s so well-known for. From the first experience of sending his two boys off to summer camp to maneuvering the minefield of bad words learned at school, this hilarious new book captures the spirit of familyhood, the logical next frontier for Reiser’s trademark perspective on the universal truths of life, love, and relationships.

Men were designed, created, and commanded to bear responsibility, but our history of failure in this area stretches all the way back to Adam. Today, irresponsibility is considered normal, even a birthright. Jim Wilson outlines the causes and results of this failure, the biblical principles and characteristics that define a responsible man, and how men can apply them both in their own lives and in raising their sons.

When it comes to the unknown territory of having a baby, moms to be have nearly unending resources to plan and execute a healthy pregnancy and navigate those first months and years as a parent with confidence. New dads? Not so much. They want to get in the game, too, but, says Super Bowl champion Benjamin Watson, "I could find clearer directions for putting together a baby swing than for taking care of a newborn child." The New Dad's Playbook is every man's game plan to being the best partner and the best father.

This is the hypnobirthing book for dads, underpinned by 20 interviews with dads who have experienced hypnobirthing and offer a breadth of unique learnings to help dads become the best hypnobirthing partner they can be.

In 2005, Dan Bucatinsky and his partner, Don Roos, found themselves in an L.A. delivery room, decked out in disposable scrubs from shower cap to booties, to welcome their adopted baby girl - launching their frantic yet memorable adventures into fatherhood. Two and a half years later, the same birth mother - a heroically generous, pack-a-day teen with a passion for Bridezilla marathons and Mountain Dew - delivered a son into the couple’s arms.

George Mahood had a nice, comfortable life: a job, a house, a wife, and three kids. But stuck in the monotony of routine, he felt something was missing. Then he discovered Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day. And National Pillow Fight Day. And Work Naked Day.

Best-selling author Harriet Lerner leads you in the most magnificent dance of all: The Mother Dance!

Fourteen years ago, Mike Milligan learned he would become a grandfather for the first time. He was surprised to find that there was little or no information available on what it means to be a grandfather, how to make the most of the experience, and how to be the best grandfather possible. Sure, there were shelves of books dedicated to grandmothers - all with cuddly covers depicting spring bouquets or gentle little lambs. But there was not a single book that spoke to him, a 64-year-old grandfather-to-be. It struck him that there were countless other grandfathers out there experiencing this same feeling of neglect.

When you find out that you are expecting twins, you are in total shock. Your mind races with a million questions and you start to stress out about what to do to get ready. This guide will help you be prepared and ready to tackle life the next several months without having to wade through a lengthy book you don't have time to listen to. It is perfect for the expectant twin dad, whether your twins are your first and second children or ninth and 10th.

First time dads! The pregnancy journey just got easier and less confusing! I mean, if we're keeping it real, it's not that hard for us guys. However, pregnancy can be scary and stressful. Well not for you because you are about to get this audiobook! In this audiobook I am going to give you tips and thoughts that no other audiobook will give you. We're talking controversy, how to survive pregnancy brain, how not to be a dad-jerk, and a touch of education. We're talking keep your head on a swivel type pregnancy info.

What if the greatest influence in your daughter’s life… is you? Your daughter is watching. She sees how you love, how you lead, how you listen. And through your steady presence, through the small, everyday moments, you are shaping her self-worth, her emotional security, and her belief in what she deserves from the world. Strong Fathers Raise Strong Daughters is an essential guide for every dad who wants to raise a confident, emotionally secure, and empowered young woman.

You’re going to be a dad!—words that don’t feel real until nine months later when the new baby arrives. You hold that small life in your arms for the first time, and BOOM, Dad Mode activated! All your feelings as a proud new dad coalesce into one astounding commitment: lifelong connection to your child. But how do you do this dad thing? From author Tal Eyre, Dad Mode: 25 Ways to Connect with Your Children is the ultimate guidebook to jumpstarting Dad Mode and fostering an unbreakable connection with your child.

Matt and Liz Logelin were high school sweethearts. After years of long-distance dating, the pair finally settled together in Los Angeles, and they had it all: a perfect marriage, a gorgeous new home and a baby girl on the way. Liz's pregnancy was rocky, but they welcomed Madeline, beautiful and healthy, into the world on 24th March 2008. Just 27 hours later, Liz suffered a pulmonary embolism and died instantly, without ever holding the daughter whose arrival she had so eagerly awaited.

With contributions from celebrity and "ordinary" parents alike, each story speaks to the range of emotions and experiences of all types of parents - single parents, foster parents, parents of adopted children, or part of a two-parent family with biological children. By sharing the personal experiences of others, this book will offer inspiration and advice to parents going through a difficult time, provide reassurance to those who worry that they’re not living up to the Supermom or Superdad ideal....

Best Seat in the House, written with New York Times best-selling author Don Yaeger, gives us 18 valuable lessons that Jack Nicklaus II learned from his father, PGA champion Jack Nicklaus. Although the “Golden Bear”, as he is known by fans, is widely regarded as the best golfer of all time, with a record number of PGA major championships, his life and values show that true legacy lives on through your children, grandchildren, and others we are blessed to call family and friends.

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.

Maybe it's a bit unexpected, or maybe you’ve been trying for a while now, but all of a sudden it’s true - you’re going to be a father! No matter how you are currently feeling, one thing is for sure — your life is about to change forever. NEW DAD HACKS will help you, But this doesn't have to be overwhelming or derailing. You don't have to struggle through these next months and wind up learning all the lessons the hard way.