Kategoria BISAC: Family & Relationships >> Parenting - Fatherhood

Whether you had an incredible father, no dad around, or somewhere in between, the hardest job on Earth has gotten even harder since then. The complexity of fatherhood cannot be stripped down to merely helping out at home. Simply being the breadwinner and disciplinarian in the home no longer satisfies many of today's dads. These men have come to realize that there is more to being a father than that. There is a deeper vulnerability and honor that must be tapped into in order to become the father God intended you to be.

In Fathers and Children, Kyron Jackson digs deep into his own...

When he was just a kid, author James A. Harrell Jr.'s parents divorced. As a youngster, he couldn't understand why his father never came to see him or his brothers or provide sustenance for their well-being. Harrell spent many sleepless and tearful nights longing for his father. That pain became even more apparent when his father died in 2000.

In the writings included in A Real Man Stands Tall, Harrell attempts to come to grips with this abandonment. He intimately shares what his life was like, and he offers scriptural-based testimony on the important role a father plays in...

In MoMENts: A Dad Holds On, author Patrick Hempfing shares a former CPA turned stay-at-home dad's hilarious and poignant moments as he tries to hold on to his precocious child. Patrick conquers the day-to-day challenges of daddy-daughter chaos while embracing the pockets of love, joy, and happiness that make fatherhood exhilarating. Parenting is a lot like giving birth - there is a lot of pressure, but also tremendous joy - and focused breathing techniques are useful long past the delivery. Although Patrick may wish for an epidural to block the "contractions" of stress and worry, he loves...

I can't raise a daughter. I need time alone to figure this father thing out. Will she ever talk to me and tell me how she feels? All fathers experience these emotions. We doubt our ability to be a great dad and to raise an outstanding daughter. What if you had some help? Father-Daughter Conversations will equip you with the tools all fathers-new, young and seasoned-are searching for to better connect with their daughters and create meaningful relationships. Join the fireside chat and learn from eleven incredible fathers as they explore what it means to become the role model she needs, the...

What qualities make a man an effective father? Are there a few key things a man can do that will lead his children to keep respecting him and want to emulate his Christian walk even when they are grown? My Father, My Hero is the authors introspective walk through the Bible to try and find answers to those questions. By examining Bible fathering stories with both good and bad outcomes, along with some other key teachings of Jesus, this book finds answers that many dads will find quite helpful. Especially with the hectic pace of life that many dads face today, the conclusions of this book will...

There are nearly 24 million children growing up without their fathers. Children face a multitude of negative outcomes as a result of not having their fathers' love, guidance, and protection. When fathers are involved, their children are less likely to drop out of school, engage in delinquent behavior, become incarcerated, use drugs, be victimized, be abused or neglected, live in poverty, be a teen parent, or have certain health problems. This book is validation for fathers who wonder if they will be able to make a difference with their children, and it is a teaching tool for parent educators...

THE ULTRASOUND Wendy climbed onto the shiny step that led to the even shinier metal table that had been freshly papered. Today was our second ultrasound for this pregnancy. We were instructed to come back as the first ultrasound had a not-to-worry problem they wanted to check out. The ultrasound technician bounced into the room with all the vigor of a circus clown ready to participate in yet another happy event. It was her lucky job to introduce each baby to the almost giddy parents through a process that Jules Verne would have applauded. The magic of seeing a baby floating through a liquid...

How To Tackle Everything In The First Year Of Parenting
An absolute must-have for all new dads and dads-to-be. 'Debut Dads - The First Season of Fatherhood' is packed full with tricks, tactics and strategies for tackling the first 12 months of being a first time father.
You'll get pre-season preparation plans, learn the Crazy Gang's survival guide for first time dads and get familiar with the core set pieces including bottle feeding, nappy changing and sleeping routines.
This is the perfect gift for new dads and comes equipped with checklists and tips to help new...

Do you ever reflect back on the days which you spent with your father or guardian? what he meant to you and how the things you two shared? We are remembering our fathers this upcoming Fathers Day. I will share with you personal experiences on two two men with he same names impacted my entire life through their integrity and wisdom.

Healing Dads is an easy to read guide for Dads who are going through separation & divorce. In this book, you are going to find 30 chapters of easy to read, practical steps on how to become a better Dad and how to improve your life as you go through the difficult times of separation & divorce. I have included chapters on: - Dealing With Emotional Pain - How To Prepare for Transition Day - What To Feed The Kids - Scheduling Kids Activities - Dealing With The Ex - Goal Setting - Changing Your Perspective - Dating (before, during and after divorce) - Planning The Life You Want"

Becoming a father is one of the most confusing times in a man's life. From pregnancy to birth each stage has it's own challenges and questions.
This short book is designed to support a man in:
- Sacrifices -Communication & Self - Esteem -Differences that matter
And much more
Natalie is an author who is dedicated to making the world of parenting easier for ALL and that includes dads.

The volume highlights the globally emergent, transnationally inflected transformations in fathering, fatherhood, and family life, suggesting that men throughout the world are responding to globalization as fathers in creative and unprecedented ways.

There are hundreds of books out there for expecting mothers, but what about the other half of that partnership? What are dads supposed to do when the baby is born?

Gone are the days when giving birth was solely the woman's role. This new guide by Nicholas Gartside will teach new fathers how to be supportive and attentive to their partners. Welcoming a baby into the world is an especially amazing experience, and fathers shouldn't miss a second of it.

Nicholas knows what all expecting fathers are going through, and he provides important information in a no-nonsense format. From...

As fatherhood looms, a man begins to see his life through new eyes-his child's. With this new perspective he quickly discovers that he has a lot to learn. He begins to question his reactions to certain things and notice how destructive habits have managed to gain a firm foothold. He is unsure of how a child might thrive brought up under his roof. He looks at his marriage and sees issues he hopes his child never has to deal with. He looks to his Savior and understands that the solution to every problem lies simply in a relationship with Him. Dear VI, Love V is what happens when a man takes the...

Helps you recognise the continuity that runs across the generations from grandparents to grandchildren. This work provides a clear perspective on the actual experiences of the lives of our family and friends.

When you sit back and think about it, life really is just like a game. From the moment we enter this world we are coached by our parents, and then like any good coach does, we are left alone to make the on-field decisions for ourselves once we reach adulthood. More often than not, in life we are like players on a team. Sometimes we have to play offense, like when we feel our child or spouse is wronged. Other times we are forced to defend, like when we screw up at work and try to talk our way out of it. We also spend a good part of our life in the bleachers, just sitting back and watching time...

When it comes to the unknown territory of having a baby, moms-to-be have nearly unending resources to plan and execute a healthy pregnancy and navigate those first months and years as a parent with confidence. New dads? Not so much. They want to get in the game too, but, says Super Bowl champion Benjamin Watson, "I could find clearer direction for putting together a baby swing than for taking care of a newborn child."

The New Dad's Playbook is every man's game plan to being the best partner and the best father, from pre-season (preparing for fatherhood) to Super Bowl (birth) to...

Fatherhood is one of the most challenging jobs in the world, and it becomes even tougher when one must combat harmful stereotypes.

In his work, Khalid Akil White actively challenges the negative stereotype of the "Black Father." White is both a father himself and a professor of African American studies. With these dual qualifications, he is the perfect candidate to combine personal stories with cultural context. White holds the image of the "irresponsible Black man" up to the light and fully engages with it. His work is a tender, moving argument against the stereotype of the...