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Is this audiobook for you? If you have come to a decision that what you are doing is not working, or that you could use some ideas on how to be a better dad, you’ve come to the right place. The author deliberately made this audiobook easy to listen to so you can digest the entire audiobook in a short amount of time, making it possible to see the results quickly.

With nearly 43 percent of parents getting sleep-deprived and each parent losing 109 minutes of sleep daily during their child’s first year, you are not alone. Sleep deprivation can severely affect your physical and mental performance by causing deficits in judgment, depressed mood, memory issues, or trouble concentrating. If you’ve tried sleep training in the past and failed terribly, this is a golden opportunity for you because the methods highlighted inside are expert-approved.

Being a dad is one of the most fulfilling jobs you will ever do and it is worth every minute of it. But if you’re doing it for the first time, it can be quite overwhelming.

Being a father is a lot like being a superhero--it can be a whole heap of fun, but the territory also comes with a fair amount of responsibility. As fathers we are expected to display a number of superhuman abilities; however, being perfect isn’t one of them. That’s right! Perfection isn’t important! But what is during these early stages of parenthood is that you whole-heartedly participate alongside mum whilst providing her a steady compassion and support. She’s going through a lot, you know.

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.

During a week’s vacation together in the Adirondack Mountains, writer E.S. Curry discovers, through nature and his son Åsmund’s imagination, what this phenomenon is and so much more. This uplifting testament to the joys of fatherhood is a must-listen for anyone who wants to learn about the connection and bonding rituals that cement the father-son relationship—electronics and distraction free.

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.

Roman Gaida – Vater von vierjährigen Zwillingen und Topmanager – zeigt, wie man Karriere und Familie verbinden kann, ohne sich selbst, die Partnerin, die Kids oder den Job gänzlich zu vernachlässigen. Die Kunst dabei ist, die eigene Einstellung und individuelle Situation richtig zu durchdenken: Was sind jetzt die richtigen Karriereschritte? Was bedeutet Erfolg für mich? Was ist wichtig, was nice-to-have und wie finde ich den richtigen Arbeitgeber?

Becoming a first time dad can put a lot of pressure on anyone regardless of what you may have mustered in the past. For the first time in your life, you will be whole-heartedly engaged in another person’s life—your newborn child. Will it be difficult? Oh, you can bet your bottom dollar it will be. However, dads around the world can tell you that it will all be worth it. In this audiobook, you will learn all the useful advice for first time fathers. Learn everything from all the stages of this experience, from pregnancy of your partner to how to become the best dad for your child.

Welcome to our book on prayers and scripture for fathers. Let’s think of it as less of a book and more of an afternoon we can spend together, praying for and encouraging each other. Consider it time we can share as friends and hold each other up. As a father and a layman in the church, I understand the bad day you have had. The tough work schedule, the strife at home. I have been there, and I want to meet you there in order to show you a way forward for your soul. We are on the same team, you and I, and we can work together on this.

You want to be the best dad you can possibly be, but the road ahead is new territory paved with new challenges. Make sure you're ready to overcome and avoid them in your journey to becoming the father your child needs. This book will show you the mistakes you’re not going to make and will tell you everything you need to know to make sure you never will.

Believe it or not, 73 percent of adults say that parenting is their biggest challenge and 54 percent wish they had more information about how to be a better parent. You could find yourself falling into these statistics, but the good news is that parenting is a skill that can be learned and constantly improved. This book is for every parent who dreams of seeing their children thrive in adulthood, but fears using common methods that could actually do the opposite of what they are trying to achieve. You will be set up to successfully parent an independent child!

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.

The 14 dad authors of Tales from Fatherhood have a combined 874 years of fatherhood experience! This collection of stories of triumph over the seen and unseen challenges of fatherhood is sure to inspire, motivate, and challenge many of the “conventions” about the blessed assignment of fatherhood. You will hear stories from fathers who had to create their own blueprint for raising and loving their children, some who grew up in loving homes with their own fathers as that blueprint, and those who would mark their relationship status with their dad as “it’s complicated”.

We all have a story to tell. A tale of our childhood. A story of our fathers’ influence in our lives, or lack thereof. Some stories are good and some not so good. But now the roles have changed; you are either standing at the edge of fatherhood or a father already. Your child's story is being written. You have an incredible opportunity to write it with him/her. What tale do you want his/her story to tell? What do you want to be their fondest memories one day? A memory with or without you? Fun Dad will help you turn small moments into lifelong memories.

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.

¡Felicidades, futuro papá! Bienvenido a la paternidad. ¿Y ahora qué? ¿Estás rebosante de alegría y confianza en tu capacidad para afrontar el embarazo, el parto y las tareas de padre? ¿Estás sumido en una abrumadora sensación de ansiedad? Esta guía te ayudará a responder a muchas de tus preguntas más candentes sobre ser padre primerizo y te indicará dónde puedes encontrar las respuestas al resto. Su objetivo es ayudar a los nuevos padres a obtener la información que necesitan para ganar la confianza necesaria para hacer frente a la paternidad.

This is a book about the loss of parentage, rough childhoods, and all of the causes that can lead to a child's upside-down life. This book tackles all of the hot-button issues that many may not be comfortable speaking of in their households or to their loved ones. It's about the rough topics that cause things such as abandonment, childhood trauma, and even adoption from the household. With everything written down in this book, there's definitely a situation for every listener to relate to because real life is filled with real issues.

Are you ready to handle the challenges that come with supporting your partner during pregnancy and parenting a newborn? Your partner has announced that she is pregnant! Congratulations! Now what? Becoming a new dad is the toughest thing you will ever do, and there is no perfect way to do it. You may feel overwhelmed, unqualified, and confused about what to do next. With the right knowledge, you can tackle the challenge head-on...and enjoy the journey as well.

Life as a father can be tough, there’s no doubt about it. This can be one of the most trying times in any man's life, but believe it or not, it’s going to make you a much better person. You just must choose to embrace the process. There is a clear path ahead, and with the right tools, techniques, and new awareness, you’ll soon find that raising a little girl is going to be the best thing that ever happened to you. There is only one path forward now, and that's to dive deeper within. Charge into your own personal growth and provide the best possible father for your daughter.