Fatherhood Parenting

The last time David Magee saw his son alive, William told him to write their family’s story in the hopes of helping others. Days later, David found William dead from an accidental drug overdose. Now, in a memoir suggestive of Augusten Burroughs meets Glennon Doyle, award-winning columnist and author David Magee answers his son's wish with a compelling, heartbreaking, and impossible to pause book that speaks to every individual and family.

A powerful, singular collection of short stories depicting the evolving role of fatherhood in contemporary society—perfect for readers of Jamel Brinkley’s A Lucky Man and Phil Klay’s Redeployment. From stories about a father who shows up hungover to chaperone his daughter’s kindergarten...

LE GUIDE DE RÉFÉRENCE POUR UNE PARENTALITÉ ENTRE SCIENCE ET INSTINCT. Porter, accoucher, materner : nous partageons ces trois processus physiologiques et primaires avec tous les mammifères. Depuis plus d'un siècle pourtant, les principes d'éducation en vigueur nous éloignent de nos instincts : on nous pousse à laisser l'enfant dormir dans sa chambre, à ne pas trop le porter et à le laisser pleurer, au risque qu'il devienne capricieux. Charlotte Lardery, sage-femme, nous aide ici à trouver la parentalité la plus juste possible, à l'écoute de notre enfant et de ses besoins.

Romal Tune was raised mostly without a father. He and his dad connected briefly when he was a teenager, and then had no relationship for decades. After years of inner work, Tune realized that neither he nor his dad possessed what they needed to live up to each other's expectations. He began to wonder if other men also longed to have vulnerable conversations with their fathers—about good memories, about pain, and about what their relationship could still become. So he sat down with seventeen men of diverse ages, ethnicities, and socioeconomic backgrounds for "I Wish My Dad" conversations.

The key to success in your first year of fatherhood is also a key to success in life: keep it simple. This audiobook is a simple guide to what you really need to know during pregnancy and your baby’s first year.

This new audiobook is third in a series of inspirational stories about fathers raising children with special needs. Rare Disease Stories from the SFN Dad to Dad Podcasts is a compilation of 12 stories told from the perspectives of fathers raising children with rare diseases. Each of the 12 chapters includes a heartfelt story by a father who has also agreed to serve as a Special Fathers Network (SFN) Mentor Father.

Whether you face male factor, female factor or unexplained infertility, this book is the must-have guide for men who are ‘trying to conceive’. Practical advice will help you to take care of your physical and emotional wellbeing, find solutions your infertility puzzle, understand fertility treatments and choose your best course of action, all while supporting your partner or your baby-making-team.

Toddlers are savages. They scream, shout, rebel, slap, destroy, throw food, and purposely withhold their love and affection–just to watch your soul snap and your spirit shatter. And all before eight a.m. And yet, they’re also misunderstood creatures: funny and beautiful–endearing little marvels that brighten up your day. But mostly they’re savages.

A collection of essays about father figures in popular culture, Dad Bod unpack the ideas that inform our collective image of fatherhood as it is found in movies, television shows, and video games. Follow a newly minted parent as he journeys to the heart of dadness to redefine what it means to be a father.

To all the moms, dads, sons, daughters, cousins, uncles, and aunts, we hope you find solace in the laughter this book has provided. Parenting is a rollercoaster ride filled with ups and downs, and sometimes all you can do is laugh. Dad vs. mom jokes remind us that despite our differences, we are all in this together, and laughter brings us closer.

Para los padres que claman por soluciones claras…y ¡al grano!, Rosa Barocio nos ofrece un libro único con ayudas prácticas para situaciones que son “el pan de todos los días”. Señala actitudes que lastiman y muestra nuevas maneras respetuosas para poner límites y orientar desde un acercamiento amoroso.

Navigate the path of raising emotionally strong and secure boys from day one, even if the concept of fatherhood has you quaking in your boots!

Can fathers navigate pregnancy, continue to thrive, and not lose their sense of self in the modern world? The book you have in your hands answers this important question with a resounding, “Yes!” No stone is left unturned. Evidence-based research concerning birth settings, the birth itself, and the postpartum period is all here for you to consider.

Are you about to be a first-time dad? Overwhelmed with worries and uncertainties? This guide is your compass to navigate the challenges of fatherhood confidently.

You get one shot at raising your kid; why not get help from someone who did it successfully? Building a strong and enduring foundation is essential. Your aim should be to establish the strongest possible groundwork when fostering relationships with your partner and children. What you desire is a relationship marked by growth and heartfelt enthusiasm. What you wish to avoid is the feeling of dread that accompanies each day, akin to an endless prison sentence.

This isn't your typical pregnancy guide for the ladies. No fluff or nitty-gritty details that you can't use. It's the super practical guide for dads-to-be, created with you in mind. Ready to be the ultimate supportive partner and master this journey?

The chaos of parenting leaves little time for self-reflection and even less for celebration. We dwell on everything we could be doing better as moms or dads while seldom reveling in our successes. It helps to take a step back and look at our personal parenting journeys – where we’ve been and where we’re going – with laughter, pride, and maybe a few tears of nostalgia.

Как быть заботливым, любящим родителем и оставаться самим собой? Нужно ли идти на жертвы ради ребенка и можно ли после его появления жить по-прежнему? В книге Устойчивый родитель: как любить, поддерживать и не терять себя опытный психолог и гештальттерапевт Лариса Скоробогатова рассказывает о том, как стать устойчивым родителем, научиться восполнять ресурс, правильно общаться с детьми и жить полноценной жизнью, не подчиняя все свое время и интересы ребенку. Книга вдохновляет разобраться в себе, по-новому посмотреть на роль родителя и дает действенные инструменты для самопомощи.

The mistakes we make and the hardships we endure have a positive aspect: they teach us lessons. They plant seeds from which a garden of wisdom can grow. In Welcome to My Garden, author and entrepreneur Brian Murray shares some of the most meaningful lessons he has learned over his lifetime, covering topics from health and mindfulness to gratitude and empathy.

Being a Dad can be hard. Its not just the parenting, but also balancing your other relationships, work, health and your life enjoyment. Be the Dad has been written by father of five, Ferg Turnbull, full of the tips he has picked up on his parenting journey to help you find happiness and success in all areas of your family life.