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Oops! is the book that finally endorses mistakes as events to be celebrated and shared. It's hard to believe that all these mistakes and adventures were authored by the same person, but it's true. Kent Sterling shares many of the embarrassing and hilarious moments that shaped him as a son, husband, dad, and boss. These episodes might be a little more outrageous than those you lived through and benefited from, but they affirm the necessity of mistakes in shaping us as productive and humble.

Autumn begins with a letter Karl Ove Knausgaard writes to his unborn daughter, showing her what to expect of the world. He writes one short piece per day, describing the material and natural world with the precision and mesmerising intensity that have become his trademark. With acute sensitivity he describes daily life with his wife and children in rural Sweden, drawing upon memories of his own childhood to give an inimitably tender perspective on the precious and unique bond between parent and child. Nothing is too small or too vast to escape his attention; this is a personal encyclopaedia on everything from chewing gum to the stars.

This book encourages men to father with the knowledge that they are vitally important to the futures of their children. National speaker Michael Byron Smith discusses the implications of a fatherless home, the challenges of parenting, and the hierarchy of fathers. There are absent fathers, present yet uninvolved fathers, authoritative fathers, loving fathers, teaching fathers, and many more.

In Mad, Bad, Dangerous to Know, Colm Tóibín turns his incisive gaze to three of Ireland's greatest writers, Oscar Wilde, W. B. Yeats and James Joyce, and their earliest influences: their fathers.

With all the angst and fear of a new father, Graham needs to pull his socks up if he's going to become the father he always dreamed he would be. With all the pitfalls and worries of a new father charted, this book is for all those who have been through early parenthood, or just want to know how a man deals with all those things internally.

After the death of his brother and the sudden end of his marriage, and after his ex-wife moved to another state leaving him alone with their two young children, Dan Glick embarked on single fatherhood in an unusual way: he took his kids on a journey around the world. The idea was to go see some of the world's rare life forms before they disappeared from the planet, and to do it before the kids themselves would grow up and chart their own paths.

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.

As a father, you will have a huge impact on what kind of person your child grows into. It can be exciting, but also daunting, uplifting, and exhausting…and leave you wondering where to start and what to do. A strong relationship, a happy family, and raising a healthy child all start with you! It’s never too late to start making mindful and deliberate choices in your parenting - with a conscious approach to fatherhood, you can feel like (and actually be) a good father! This parenting handbook is designed by a real-life dad who’s been exactly where you are now.

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.

Would you like to understand the world from the mind and eyes of a child and a loving and experienced parent? Would you like to hear typical real-life dialogues between that parent and child? Would it help to understand the psychology of a child who is just stepping out into a new and awesome environment? This world is full of awe and wonder, but laced with challenges that may set your child back or help him or her move forward into a hope-filled, loving, and responsible future. This book contains the knowledge and tools you can use to aid your child on the way to success. It also has its moments of humor.

He spent over three decades proudly serving his country. But his greatest lessons came from one unique bond. For Dr. Burl Randolph, Jr., leadership began at home as a young boy. Though his father was a man of few words, he was molded by his parents' actions for a future filled with achievement. And when the decorated military officer faced his own retirement, he recalled the profound message his dad imparted many years before: "A man ought to always stay busy."

When my son Sean was born with special needs, his mother and I were told he would never be “normal” and we mourned for the life we had imagined for him. We thought we would have to be his teacher and protector, more so than the typical child. However, we quickly learned that lessons can come from the most unlikely places and that our world would be changed for the better in ways we could have never envisioned. . . all because of Sean. Before he died on Father’s Day 2019, Sean taught me valuable life lessons. He taught me how to live like Sean, and these lessons are his legacy.

Thanks Dad gives fathers the pat on the back they deserve. Children of all ages share their heartfelt words of thanks and loving memories in these stories. Thanks Dad will bring any father joy, inspiration, and humor - and maybe even the realization that his kids did pay attention after all.

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?

From uninitiated parents-to-be to those who know the ropes in families large or small, everyone will find something to relate to in Simon's hilarious and chaotic tales of his own home life. His observations of being a father have delighted his hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram: before now dads are often the forgotten ones who carry the luggage, open stiff jars, take photos on holiday, fix broken bikes, go back to work, do the night feeds and make a mean beans on toast with melted cheese without so much as a pat on the back.

Fatherhood can be a new and exciting time, but if you aren’t prepared, it can cause a whole host of challenges and difficulties. But now, this book uncovers how you can revolutionize your parenting skills and succeed in the world of fatherhood! Covering everything from the top tips you need to know to how you can manage the pressure of fatherhood, juggle your work and home life, and make enough time for your new child, this audiobook is your ultimate guide to improving your parenting skills and preventing these new responsibilities from overwhelming you.

Learn gentle, loving, tear-free techniques and a proven formula, developed by world-renowned parenting expert Elizabeth Pantley and tested by hundreds of families around the world, to allow your baby, toddler, or preschooler to get daily restorative rest essential for their mood, well-being, and development.

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.

Not only is Graham Peterson unlucky in his choice of careers, he's also been terrible with women throughout his adult life. That changes when he meets Alison on a work night out. Unfortunately for Graham, however, things change so drastically that within a month of dating Alison he gets the news that he's about to become a father for the first time.

From buying buggies and cutting the cord to dealing with your wife's breastfeeding in public - the life of a first-time father will throw up new experiences every day. The Expectant Dad's Survival Guide tells you everything you need to know during your partner's pregnancy and the first few weeks of your new life as a dad. Combining expert advice from midwives, psychologists and obstetricians with first-hand accounts, it explains what's happening with her, what's going on with your baby, and what the hell you should be doing every step of the way.