Fatherhood Parenting

La adolescencia solo pasa una vez. Es una etapa que solemos esquivar cuando somos padres y madres. Nadie suele decir: "qué bonita es la adolescencia de mi hijo, qué ganas tenía de que mi hija fuera adolescente". Sin embargo, entender y acompañar esta etapa es imprescindible para potenciar el desarrollo de sus habilidades y conseguir que su vida adulta sea lo más satisfactoria posible. La adolescencia merece toda nuestra atención.

On Losing a Child: Stories from the SFN Dad to Dad Podcasts is a compilation of 12 stories told from the perspectives of fathers who lost a child who in most cases was medically fragile. 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.

Bad parents are the best parents because they give you adversity. Children are kind of like magicians psychologically because when you're a child, you're weak and you have to deal with your own weakness and your own vulnerabilities. Children are very willful and strong in their own way, and so when they have parents who ignore them or who are abusive, they find a way to somehow compensate for that. The compensation often leads to children becoming great artists, great political figures, great actors.

In the face of a mysterious and terrifying illness, this is the story of a family trying to maintain some kind of togetherness. Torn between his commitment to keep Clarisa a part of Janir’s life and the threat she poses to that life, John acknowledges that he can care for his son in ways he never could for Clarisa. All who have experienced the wrench of mental illness in the family will recognize their own journey in this heartfelt story of fatherhood.

100 doses of wisdom for all the tired dads out there. You aren’t alone in pursuing what matters most: showing up for your family. “This book isn’t about having it all figured out—it’s about showing up, even when you’re running on fumes. Because in the chaos, there’s meaning...

It's hard to be a dad. Most men aren't well prepared, and few have had good models to imitate. For Tim Delmont, the challenges of being a father intensified after his wife died unexpectedly at age 33, leaving him to raise their 10-week-old daughter and five-year-old son alone. With a warm, engaging voice, Tim describes the challenges he faced—including dealing with grief, finding caretaking help, and creating work-life balance. He shares his mistakes and joys as a fully engaged father and the lessons learned from his unpredictable, life-changing experience.

Of all the worldly experiences, nothing beats being a dad! But to enjoy this momentous new role to the max, you’re going to need some indispensable advice…from a man! For moms, there are a ton of books preparing them for every change and every stage. Let’s face it, the only set of instructions men get is the one in the pregnancy test. To make the process less daunting, you need to know exactly what new responsibilities you will have and what challenges lay ahead of you. This is why a dad of three has put together the man’s manual on pregnancy, babies, and toddlers.

Les enrabiades dels nostres fills ens descol·loquen i ens fan perdre els nervis. Fins tot posen a prova la paciència dels pares més conscients i respectuosos. Però aquestes enrabiades també ens poden ajudar a saber què els passa. Aquest llibre no pretén donar lliçons sobre com podem posar fi a les enrabiades dels nostres fills. Més aviat ens fa contemplar-les com una gran oportunitat de creixement i aprenentatge personal.

It begins immediately. There’s no transition period, no trial run, no supervised training, no e-learning module, and no simulation. As soon as the midwife hands you your newborn baby, you are responsible for keeping it alive. Picking up moments after Dear Dory ends, Dear Arlo: Adventures in Dadding continues the story of one dad and his journal as he strives to survive the first year of parenthood, blundering his way through bottle-sterilizing, night feeds, and some cataclysmic nappy changes—all while a pandemic sweeps across the planet.

"Hilfe, ich werde Vater!" Fast alle Mütter machen einen Geburtsvorbereitungskurs, doch Väter stehen den so genannten "Hechelkursen" oft skeptisch gegenüber oder finden dort nicht genügend Raum für ihre Fragen - und so stolpern viele eher orientierungslos in das "Projekt Baby". Dieses Hörbuch ist der erste artgerechte Geburtsvorbereitungskurs für werdende Väter. Nicola Schmidt und Klaus Althoff vermitteln alle Informationen, die Sie benötigen, um selbstreflektiert und unterstützend die Zeit von Schwangerschaft, Geburt und Vaterschaft erleben zu können.

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.

Ser bebé acerca al oyente la explicación del desarrollo y las necesidades de los bebés desde la ciencia y dando a la vez mucho peso y voz a la vivencia del recién nacido. Porque el bebé humano necesita que volvamos a reencontrarnos con su esencia, por encima de mitos o creencias sociales. Es una cría mamífera y nada de lo que hace o necesita surge del capricho o de haber sido malacostumbrado por sus madres o padres. Se mueve por la necesidad de supervivencia y de ser amado profundamente.

Get ready to be swept away by the touching and unforgettable story of Israel Rain. This heartwarming tale is about a father's undying love for his daughter, Mia, and how their connection endures even beyond death.

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.

Traut euch, Väter! Es wurde viel darüber gesagt, was Väter alles falsch machen: dass sie sich nicht genügend für ihre Kinder engagieren, dass sie "toxisch männlich" sind. Aber was macht man, wenn man es als Vater genau richtig machen möchte? Um das zu beantworten, befragt Tillmann Prüfer Expert:innen und erzählt Erlebnisse aus dem eigenen Leben als Vater. Zum Beispiel gilt es heute als erwiesen, dass Väter keineswegs weniger geeignet sind, einem Kind emotionale Nähe zu geben als Mütter. Jetzt gilt es nur noch, diese guten Botschaften in die Tat umzusetzen.

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.