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In this data-driven birth book, award-winning childbirth writer and educator Henci Goer brings her 30-plus years of experience analyzing the obstetric research to the table, delivering the most thorough synthesis on the market. Yet she structures the book thoughtfully so you can take in information however suits you. Dig into every detail or skip to the summaries. Henci creates a judgment-free zone where you're in the driver's seat. You're the best person to decide what's right for you. Here's your opportunity to get the data. Make a plan. And take charge of your birth.

As a closeted teen, Ian wondered if he would ever be able to live openly with a male partner. Years later, he had not one but two partners in a polyamorous throuple - what more could he ask for? But something was still missing.... Join Ian and his partners, Alan and Jeremy, as they embark on a sometimes hilarious, sometimes tearful quest to become parents.

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.

What Does It Take to Be a Godly Man? Every young boy dreams about what he wants to be when he grows up. Some have goals of becoming an astronaut, or a fireman, or a professional athlete. But what does it take to be a man? How does a young person get there? In this six-session video-based...

Perhaps the most powerful influence in the world is that of a dad on his child. Baseball gloves, dirty diapers, tiny little hands, first days of school, daddy-daughter dances, and learner's permits ... and so much more! There's no way you can be ready for it all, but this is when you need to get a bit of a head start. First Time Dad by Focus on the Family ministry veteran (and father of 6) John Fuller lets you in on the stuff you really need to know ... because in just a few months or weeks or days, your life is going to change.

What does it really mean to be a good father? What did your father tell you, that has stayed with you throughout your life? Was there a lesson from him, a story, or a moment that helped to make you who you are? Is there a special memory that makes you smile when you least expect it? After the...

Wild at Heart helped men to rediscover their masculine hearts-to be the men God designed them to be. Now this small book goes a step further, encouraging fathers to pass this insight on to their children. It is not by accident, contends John Eldredge, that little boys dream of being heroes and little girls dream of being rescued by a prince. It is woven into the very fiber of the sexes. Men struggle with this most pivotal role, and Eldredge's writing is the affirmation and encouragement each man needs.

When I was 12 years old, my father, brother and I walked 372 miles from Umhlanga Rocks, just north of Durban, South Africa, to Lourenco Marques in Mocambique. On the trip, my father kept a very brief diary, jotting down what we did on each day and revealing some of his thoughts and feelings along the way in a matter-of-fact style so typical of him. I made a copy of his diary when I was still a boy and have always treasured it because of what the trip meant to me. In this audiobook I want to share about how my father, through the adventures he took us on.

Fatherhood is one of the toughest jobs and the biggest responsibility you'll ever take on. Advice for Working Dads will teach you how to balance and integrate work and parenthood, how to navigate the common pitfalls at work, and how to find success when you're taking on twice as much - for the good of your family.

Feeling overwhelmed by fatherhood while your partner is expecting? You’re not alone. Many first-time dads worry about doing the right thing, balancing work and home life, and being truly supportive during pregnancy. This practical guide cuts through the noise and gives you exactly what you need to show up, stay involved, and support your partner with confidence.

We all know the importance of mothers. They are typically as paramount in the wild as they are in human relationships. But what about fathers? In most mammals, fathers have little to no involvement in raising their offspring—and sometimes even kill the offspring sired by other fathers. How, then, can we explain modern fathers having the capacity to be highly engaged parents? In Father Nature, James Rilling explores how humans have evolved to endow modern fathers with this potential and considers why this capacity evolved in humans.

Nationally acclaimed parent coach and trainer Tina Feigal returns with this revised edition of her book, formerly titled The Pocket Coach for Parents.

La genitorialità è cambiata più velocemente dei genitori: il proliferare delle libertà, per i nostri figli e le nostre figlie, di definire la propria identità di genere ci impone l'urgenza, che è un'opportunità, di mettere a fuoco gli stereotipi in cui siamo immersi e che corriamo il forte rischio di continuare ad alimentare. I rapporti di potere che polarizzano e dividono mascolinità e femminilità - forza contro sensibilità, virilità contro delicatezza, maschiaccio contro femminuccia - iniziano ad agire fin dalla nascita sui bambini e sulle bambine.

Esta obra replantea la concepción de paternidad y masculinidad con el fin de criar seres humanos más empáticos y justos que aporten una nueva visión a la sociedad actual. Aquí descubriremos qué implica ser padre y cómo construir una identidad de padre más inclusiva. Una indagación ponderada y muy necesaria sobre la paternidad y la masculinidad en el siglo XXI, de la pluma del miembro senior del Sesame Workshop y reconocido experto en la crianza de hijos en la era digital, Jordan Shapiro.

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.

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?

Quanto spesso ti senti un genitore imperfetto? Pensi che se tuo figlio urla è colpa tua? Che sia tutto un problema di autorità? Non sei solo. Una genitorialità diversa è possibile. Ecco una bussola per capire i tuoi figli e crescere assieme a loro. Con questo audiolibro scoprirai un’educazione fatta di piccoli passi e grandi cambiamenti. È un invito a portare lo sguardo all’altezza dei tuoi bambini, a creare spazio, a metterti in ascolto: esplorando diverse situazioni – dall’esposizione agli schermi alla gestione dei no e della rabbia.

Immerse yourself in the tranquil embrace of "Third Trimester Pregnancy Guided Meditations and Affirmations for Anxiety, Stress relief and Excitement”, as you approach the magnificent climax of your pregnancy experience. With a tapestry of meditations aimed at easing worry, reducing stress, affirming your strength, and embracing the tangible thrill that signals the impending birth of your beloved one, this gentle guide is thoughtfully prepared to walk you through the changing third trimester.

Unfortunately, babies do not come with instructions. They often cry, and you don’t know why. They like being cuddled one minute, and they hate it the next. They’re cute, but they’re also little tyrants who will occupy all of your partner’s attention in the very beginning. Today, millions of men are putting off fatherhood because they’re afraid. Are you one of these men?

Author, father, real estate, and mortgage broker Jeffrey Reitzel is here to show you how to have more money, reach your goals, and spend quality time with family. In The Millionaire Father, Reitzel has created a blueprint that will help the ordinary guy build a life of financial freedom, freeing him to have more time with family.