Kategoria BISAC: Family & Relationships >> Parenting - Fatherhood

Heavy drinking, fast cars, and watching sports all day is not a fair description of most males, according to registered psychologist John P. Theis. Dr. Theis's experience as a therapist for men has led him to very different conclusions. In trying to stay ahead of the professional rat race, men ignore the pain in their lives by indulging in such activities instead of taking time to discover their hurt-scars, intentional or not, from their father-son relationship.

"Fathers and Sons" will help you understand what happened and what might be done about a failed father-son relationship....

Based on actual events that occurred over seven years, Dale presents a collection of funny stories including: Breast Pads and Nipple Cream
Honey, I Shrunk My Underpants
Stinkerhead
Stop It, Quit It, Stop It, Quit It
The Farmer Cuts the Cheese

Before he became a father, no one told Dale the stuff he really needed to know, like how to deal with a rampaging three-year-old at the circus, or how to corral two boys before they demolish a restaurant.

From a Little League...

As a father, what words from you would change your son's life?

Putnam's struggle with the life and death of his own powerful father, his extensive reading of Jung, Bly, and other profound chroniclers of men's lives, and his work in the New Warrior Training Adventure and the Mankind Project enable him to offer a portrait of the Unblessed son-and a path to The Blessing. "The Song of Father-Son" moves sons beyond their addictions, their old roles, and their deadened emotions.to their birthright as strong, loving men....

The One Minute Father is the seminal One Minute book. A man who sees that he has been a better provider than parent learns by trial and error how to be more nurturing. He first learns a more effective way to discipline -- applying One Minute Reprimands. Then his children help him discover two even more important parenting methods -- One Minute Praisings and One Minute Goals. Using these practical methods, a father develops more confidence in himself as a parent, as he and his children enjoy a happier family life. The One Minute Father begins where most fathers are and takes them to where...

She's had the Baby, you're a daddy -- now what? James Barron draws on his own experience, the experiences of countless others, and on insights from mothers on what they think new fathers should know to offer advice on balancing the demands of being a good father and a good husband, from the infant through the toddler years. He includes tips on:

• recapturing the romantic days of just the two of you
• vacationing with toddlers
• distinguishing between needing to call the pediatrician and pestering the pediatrician
• having sex while your 1-1/2 year-old is...

Finally, a book that teaches men all the things they really need to know about fatherhood...including how to:

-Change a baby at a packed sports stadium
-Create a decoy drawer full of old wallets, remote controls, and cell phones to throw baby off the scent of your real gear
-Stay awake (or at least upright) at work
-Babyproof a hotel room...

• "Shake Hands with Dad" promotes motor coordination
• "Eyes on the Ball" boosts eye-tracking skills
• "Flashlight Tag" is fun at lights-out time
• "Crunch Time" helps baby learn balance while tightening Daddy's abs
• "Box Score" is a fantastic tool for bedtime, helping babies enjoy...

Study after study shows that fathers set up their daughters for success. Involved fathers-whether or not they live in the same house as their daughters-boost their daughters' academic achievement, promote their emotional health, increase their compassion for others, and even bolster the status of women.

In What a Difference a Daddy Makes, renowned psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Kevin Leman seamlessly weaves the latest research on fathering with funny, moving stories about his own parenting experiences. He gives practical ideas and inspiration for fathers and...