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In the follow-up to the critically acclaimed Sunday Times best seller Dummy comes Man vs. Toddler - the story of what happens when your little one is transformed from an innocent bundle of joy into a creature that walks, talks...and craps in a plastic bucket in the middle of your living room. Man vs Toddler exposes the lie that when it comes to parenting 'it gets easier'.

You have a million questions racing through your mind. Am I ready to be a Dad? Can I provide the support my partner needs? Coupled with that, you feel a whirlwind of mixed emotions, including anxiety, fear, exhilaration, and worry. Just take a minute. Breathe…you've got this! It's completely normal to feel lost and overwhelmed. You are just human, after all.

Have the first weeks of fatherhood been filled with both heartfelt and utterly awful moments? Are you terrified that you’re failing at fatherhood because you don’t think you know how to do anything right? Has your routine changed so much since the baby came, and you’re wondering whether life will ever go back to default settings? Every dad feels like this at some point in their child’s first year, but there are tricks to ensure the brilliant moments outweigh the madness.

Hearing the news that your partner is pregnant is one of the most exciting moments of any man's life. It signals the start of a new chapter of your life, one filled with love, adventure, and purpose. With the right tips and guidance behind you, you can become the best possible pregnancy partner, tackle anything that is thrown at you, and develop a special bond with your unborn child.

So, you’re getting ready to become a first-time dad. Do you know what to expect? There are a lot of pregnancy books out there, but the majority of them are aimed towards moms. Let’s be honest—they are the ones giving birth, but it would be nice if dads had a good idea of what they could expect. That’s why this pregnancy book for first time dads is what you need. Just thinking about the pregnancy week by week seems daunting, but there's nothing really to worry about when you have support, something which this book aims to provide.

Was macht einen guten Vater aus? Und wie wird man dazu? Kaum einer, der sich auf dieser Reise nicht nach Anleitung, Rat und Inspiration sehnt – denn Vaterschaft ist keine einmalige Sache, sondern etwas, das man jeden Tag aufs Neue erlebt.

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.

It is said that every story has been told or written before. ”There are no new stories to tell,” they say. But as we know, they keep being retold and rewritten with a new twist, for a new audience. The same is true of every life; the ones before us and the ones that will come after us. They all have similarities to our own, but none exactly the same. Each one, unique in its own way with its own twist on life.

Shaka Senghor has lived the life of two fathers. With his first son, Jay, born shortly after Senghor was incarcerated for second-degree murder, he experienced the regret of his own mistakes and the disconnection caused by a society that sees Black lives as disposable. With his second, Sekou, born after Senghor's release, he has experienced healing, transformation, intimacy, and the possibilities of a world where men and boys can openly show one another affection, support, and love.

Based partly on the author's experience, partly on her in-depth interviews, and partly on a questionnaire she developed with psychologist Holly Barrett to which almost 600 women responded, Father Loss provides the clearest portrait yet of a very special group of women. As a group, they express their insecurities ("Sometimes I wonder if I'll ever be able to love a man totally...because that would mean I didn't love my father anymore." - Leslie).

For too long, we've thought of fathers as little more than sources of authority and economic stability in the lives of their children. Yet cutting-edge studies drawing unexpected links between fathers and children are forcing us to reconsider our assumptions and ask new questions: What changes occur in men when they are "expecting"? Do fathers affect their children’s language development? What are the risks and rewards of being an older-than-average father at the time the child is born?

It's a wonderful secret the Jewish people have known for centuries. A gift Christians have neglected for far too long. It is the life-transforming power of the "Prophetic Blessing." And in this remarkable audio book by pastor and New York Times best-selling author John Hagee, you'll learn what it is, the way it is presented throughout the narrative of Scripture, and most importantly, how you can release it into the lives of your loved ones and receive it in your own life.

Using kings of the Old Testament as character studies, Steve Farrar examines the critical role a father plays in preparing his son to become a godly man. What separated the good kings from the bad kings was a father who made time commitments to mentor his son, by modeling biblical manhood. Do you want your son to become a man of regal character? Then this book is for you!

Parenting is not for sissies! No matter how amazing you are, this is going to be a challenge, but there are ways to make it go a bit easier for all. Do you lie awake wondering if you are messing things up with your kids? Do you sometimes yell or lose it, and then feel like sh*t afterwards? You’re really not alone! All parents worry about doing a good job and setting the right example for their kids. This down-to-earth guide on how to have a happy, calm family life will give you the simple rundown on practical, patient parenting.

The Dad Advice Project is a book of real-life stories and advice written by more than 40 dads from all walks of life - including professional athletes, TV personalities, businessmen, civic leaders, military veterans, and other close personal friends of the author.

Being a dad is never an easy job; however, with this audiobook, you’ll learn to protect, provide, and encourage your daughter to walk in victory throughout her life. Get the information you need today to be the dad you always wanted to be. A Dad’s Guide to Raising a Daughter: Learn to Protect, Provide, and Encourage Your Daughter to Walk in Victory Throughout Her Life is a bundle of two of our best audiobooks in one.

This lighthearted month-by-month instruction manual on the care and nurture of a pregnant wife - the main role of expectant dads - will handle all the important milestones and topics: what not to say during the three phases of labor, what to buy, how many and when, maintaining work-life balance, and maintaining work-life-wife balance.

An inspiring collection of heroes from whom our daughters can learn to lead fulfilling and impactful lives. In Heroes for My Daughter, the New York Times best-selling author Brad Meltzer brings together the stories of 55 remarkable people, a diverse set of individuals from across time and from all walks of life: artists and inventors, scientists and explorers, who each dedicated their life to making our world a better place.

How do you continue living when your worst fear has been realized? Bret and his sons were interrupted by banging on the door. Minutes later he was in handcuffs and the boys were pushed toward their estranged mother. Called the silver bullet effect, their mother had called with false allegations to illegally gain possession of their sons and smuggle them out of the country.

Become a super dad-to-be and enjoy every minute of it without getting overwhelmed. There are more than 70 million dads in the United States, and soon you’ll be joining their ranks as a first-time father. However, becoming a new dad can be a roller coaster ride of joyful anticipation and fearful moments for most men. Do you worry about not knowing what to expect, let alone how to respond? In this timely audiobook for first-time fathers, you’ll uncover a wealth of practical wisdom.