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New fatherhood is a stressful time. Your partner, who’s growing an entire new human, needs you now more than ever. There’s a lot to prepare before the little one arrives. And soon, you will have this entire new little person who will rely on you for literally everything.

People say 'like father, like son', and the story of my life has mirrored my father's to a quite uncanny degree. Right from when I was a little boy, he was my rock, my mentor, my hero. It is no exaggeration to say that he taught me virtually everything I know about both country life and television. Without him I certainly would not be doing what I am today.

Dad fails are the stuff of legend: The time he pulled up to a drive-through and shouted his order into a trash can, or when he ate a handful of what he thought were nuts but were really discarded olive pits, or that day he used a glue stick instead of ChapStick. In Dad Can You Not?, Leighton brings some real doozies to light.

The majority of pregnancy books are, understandably, aimed at women… But if you want to be the partner she needs at this time and start bonding with your child before they arrive in the world, you need something aimed specifically at new dads. You need guidance that will take the panic out of this moment so you can focus on being the best partner and father your family could hope for and feel the excitement of the adventure ahead.

Are you sweating bullets at the prospect of not having a clue about this whole "being a dad" thing? Wondering if you'll be the superhero your pregnant partner and unborn mini-me deserve? If you’ve been nodding along to any of this, keep reading, because relief is on the way. Just by being here, you're already giving yourself a huge advantage at the dad game. So take a deep dive, learn the ropes, and envision yourself as the ultimate supportive partner that she deserves.

O pai ta on, dizem 9 a cada 10 jogadores de futebol. Mas o que vemos, quase sempre, é que o pai tá longe. Longe do ideal, e muitas vezes longe, literalmente, dos seus próprios filhos. Os mesmos pais que se dizem "on" se recusam a pagar pensão, quanto mais todo o resto. Mas onde é que está o pai que a gente desejaria pra nós? O patriarcado não presta, mas e a paternidade? O que é que a gente faz com ela? Pra que serve, afinal, um pai? Gregório Duvivier é pai de duas meninas e ainda está tentando entender o que isso significa.

What is the experience of black men in Britain? With continued conversation around British identity, racism and diversity, there is no better time to explore this question and give black British men a platform to answer it. Safe: On Black British Men Reclaiming Space is that platform. Including essays from top poets, writers, musicians, actors and journalists, this timely and accessible book brings together a selection of powerful reflections exploring the black British male experience and what it really means to reclaim and hold space in the landscape of our society.

A practical guide to navigating grief and everything that comes with loss. Jeff Brazier has experienced bereavement in many forms: In his childhood, helping his two boys through the devastating death of their mother, Jade Goody, witnessing the anguish of his own mum when she lost both of her...

Soon-to-be dad, congratulations on adding another member to your family—albeit a smelly and very demanding addition. (You’ll soon discover this if it's your first time around the block.) However, that’s a topic for another book. For now, we must help you help your wife while your little one is growing in her tummy.

This laugh-out-loud, latest installment in Adam Mansbach’s profane, #1 New York Times best-selling series, probably CAN be read to—and by—your graduating child, though it might bring you all to tears WHEN YOUR KID IS LITTLE, the paradoxes of parenting are simple: you can love your child to...

From the New York Times best-selling author of Have a New Kid by Friday comes a call to dads to step up to the plate and become the loving, actively engaged father that a daughter needs for life and relational success. The relationship that matters most to your daughter isn't always the one with...

The idea that you could be more but got in your own way should wake you up in the middle of the night. Dave Hollis used to think that “personal growth” was just for broken people, then he woke up. When a looming career funk, a growing drinking problem, and a challenging trek through therapy...

The Dad's Guide to Imparting Success: How Any Dad Can Shape a Bright Future and Foster Success in Their Child is your ultimate guide to turning challenges into triumphs. Discover tried-and-true strategies to ensure your child’s success and strong identity formation.

Father Hunger is the emptiness experienced by women whose fathers were physically or emotionally absent—a void that leads to unrealistic body image, yo-yo dieting, food fears, and disordered eating patterns.

Starting a family is no small feat. Everyone knows a new addition to the family can and will change everything you know. So, if you want to be the best partner and dad you can be for your family, you’re in the right place... Buckle your seatbelt and prepare for the ride of your life with this practical first-time fatherhood guide. This insightful and helpful guide provides the tools and information to understand and discover how to support and care for your partner and newborn baby and embrace your new role as a dad.

Welcome to the first year of fatherhood, new dad—a time filled with joy, sleepless nights, and a few moments of asking yourself, "What the heck am I doing?" Fear not, because "You Will Rock As a Dad!: The Expert Guide to Your Baby’s First Year and Everything New Fathers Need to Know” is here to steer you through this whirlwind of poop diapers, first smiles, and precious milestones.

Conquer the world of pregnancy, childbirth, and fatherhood, even if it's your first rodeo! Is the thought of becoming a dad leaving you feeling overwhelmed, excited, yet a bit clueless? Wondering what to expect during labor, how to support your partner, or what's needed before your baby's arrival? And what's the deal with all the hormones? If these questions resonate with you, you're not alone. Most first-time dads feel unprepared, excited, and slightly terrified. This guide aims to replace these emotions with knowledge and confidence.

Named after a star, war correspondent Maia knows how to find the brightest stories—the tales of survival and strength—hidden amongst the dark realities of combat. Now, travelling to Malta to visit her estranged father, with one more chance to build a relationship with her last remaining relative, she's here to find her own story: never having found somewhere—or someone—she can call home, she's desperate for answers that might show her where she truly belongs.

From the Emmy, Critics Choice and Golden Globe winning co-creator and star of Netflix’s acclaimed Adolescence comes an era-defining book on fathers, sons, and the meaning of manhood. Young men are in crisis. Many feel lost, hopeless, angry, and miserable. Parents are desperate to find ways to...

Everyone seems to agree that we have an epidemic of what is diagnosed as autism. But, in the history of our society, there has never been "an epidemic" of any developmental or genetic disorder. Yet, over the span of thirty years, autism has gone from affecting one in 5,000 children to one in 90, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. So what is this "autism", which has come to affect the lives of so many?