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Chapter authors review theories, conceptual models, and measures of gatekeeping, and evaluate its consequences for parent-child relationships. Offering a holistic perspective, this book not only explores mothers' gatekeeping of fathers but also considers the potential roles of others, including fathers, as gatekeepers. Chapter authors also explore parental gatekeeping processes in at-risk families, including separated and divorced families and those with adolescent and nonresident fathers.

You Make My Heart Giggle: Dadisms, The Wisdom and Wit of Dad is the perfect book for anyone who cherishes the timeless wisdom of fathers and the lessons they impart, often disguised as quirky sayings. Whether you're seeking inspiration, laughter, or a heartfelt reminder of life's most cherished values, this book is for you.

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.

Was bedeutet es wirklich, als Vater präsent zu sein? Wie gelingt der Sprung von guten Absichten zu gelebter Verantwortung? Und warum ist Elternzeit für Männer nicht nur ein persönliches Abenteuer, sondern ein gesellschaftliches Statement? Dieses Buch ist dein Begleiter auf dem Weg zu echter Gleichberechtigung in der Familie. Es zeigt dir, warum Männer heute mehr denn je gefordert sind, aktiv Elternzeit zu gestalten – und wie du Hindernisse überwindest, Zweifel mutig annimmst und deinen eigenen Weg findest.

How to Be Better Daddy is a no-fluff, short audiobook field manual distilled from hundreds of hours of ChatGPT prompt-mining and a meta-analysis of 200+ peer-reviewed studies. You’ll install nine science-backed micro-habits—each executable in 15 minutes a day—from morning command-presence rituals and weekly marriage-respect signals to a three-tier discipline ladder, “Masculine Energy Hour” play, and father-daughter trust dates.

Fatherhood is beautiful. It’s brutal. It’s bedtime stories, unpaid Ubering, spiritual leadership, and snack crumbs in your beard. And most days… you’re just hoping you didn’t totally screw it up. Self-Help Dad Meets Duct Tape and Devotions is your real-life guide through the wild, holy chaos of being a dad. This isn’t a stiff devotional for perfect men with highlight-worthy quiet times.

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David Murray's daughter, Scout, loved soccer from toddlerhood. Her drive and skill pulled the Murray family into the world of youth sports—one as culturally obsessive as it is economically exclusive, where each new achievement presents more challenges. Youth sports is fun, but it isn't simple—especially for parents determined to raise a rounded human being. With humor and wisdom and love, Soccer Dad helps soccer parents, sports parents, all parents—to feel less alone, make more conscious choices, and savor our time on the sidelines of our children's great adventures.

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.

Hjemvendt er en personlig fortælling om en mand, der træffer et valg om at bevæge sig aktivt ind i rollen som far. Han har sagt sit job op, afbrudt sin lovende karriere, for nu fuldtid at gå hjemme med sine to døtre. I fortællingen følger vi hans og familiens liv det første år, han går hjemme med sine to piger.

The day I inseminated my wife is the last day I ever had control of anything. Since then, I traded in my low-paying university job for a no-paying volunteer position as an at-home dad to a C.E.O. whose communication style consists of screaming directly in my face until I figure out what it is she wants, which often times does not exist. I have no lunch hour, no vacation days, and my bank account consists of a dilapidated envelope with a steadily disappearing $27 in it.

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.

Want to know the secret to acing fatherhood? The fear of fatherhood isn’t a conversation many men like to have over a cold beer. But the truth is that nearly every father-to-be has concerns… So if you’re feeling a little anxious right now, rest assured that you’re not the only one. Dads have traditionally been sidelined when it comes to talking about pregnancy and parenthood, but there's good news for you – your baby is coming at the perfect time.

George Mahood had a nice, comfortable life: a job, a house, a wife, and three kids. But stuck in the monotony of routine, he felt something was missing. Then he discovered Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day. And National Pillow Fight Day. And Work Naked Day.

Becoming a first-time father is both thrilling and overwhelming, but you don’t have to go it alone. If you're excited yet anxious about your new role, wondering how to juggle work and family, or unsure how to best support your partner, this guide is for you. Pure and Simply a New Father, Inspired! Motivated! is a straightforward, supportive handbook designed to give you the confidence, knowledge, and practical tools needed for this life-changing experience. It meets you where you are—rookie or not—and provides clear, real-world advice without judgment or fluff.

“Working Dads and Balancing Acts” is a compilation of stories to celebrate fathers who, like you, want to be the best they can be in everything they do and be the best for their children.

Ser Padre Hoy, escrito por Edrid Tirado, es una guía invaluable para padres que se enfrentan a las complejidades de la paternidad. Publicada originalmente como The Dad Guide, en el 2010, esta edición revisada ofrece ideas y consejos prácticos para padres solteros, sin dejar de ser relevante para padres de todas las profesiones y condiciones sociales.

Excitement, fear, joy, and panic—new fatherhood brings it all. One moment you’re dreaming of holding your little one, the next you’re wondering how you’ll manage sleepless nights, support your partner, and stay sane. You’re not alone. Over 10% of new dads experience postpartum depression. The pressure to protect, provide, and parent perfectly is real—but you don’t have to do it alone. This guide is your lifeline. No sugarcoating—just real talk and practical tools to help you navigate the chaos of new fatherhood with ease.

Told with unflinching honesty, Myopia explores the beauty and pain of parenting a child with unique challenges and the gifts of resilience, acceptance, and spiritual growth that arise from suffering. Mohan’s journey teaches us that life’s hardest trials often contain the greatest treasures, revealing strength we never knew we possessed. For anyone who has faced life’s deepest sorrows and is searching for a way to endure—and even thrive—this memoir is a testament to the power of love, the wisdom of loss, and the enduring light that guides us through the darkest times.

Have you ever felt trapped by your family’s pain? Living under the weight of generational curses, toxic patterns, and emotional wounds that you never asked for — but can’t seem to shake? You’re not alone. And you don’t have to stay stuck. In From a Broken Family to a Blessed Family, Canaan D. McGee shares his raw, real, Spirit-led blueprint to help you finally break free and become the first in your family to say, “Enough.”