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The New Father

An indispensable handbook on all aspects of fatherhood during the first 12 months, by the author of The Expectant Father.The essential handbook for all things first-year father is now fully updated and revised. Not only will new dads get a month-by-month guide to their baby’s development, men reading The New Father will learn how they change, grow, and develop over the first twelve months of fatherhood.In each chapter, Brott focuses on What’s Going On with the Baby; What You’re Going Through; What’s Going On with Your Partner; You and Your Baby; Family Matters; and more. The latest research, as well as time-honored wisdom–and humor, thanks to New Yorker cartoons and Brott’s light touch–make The New Father indispensible for the modern father who doesn’t want to miss a moment of his child’s first year.What’s new? How technology is changing fatherhood Changing definitions of fatherhood Changes in the way society deals with dadsfrom changing tables in public men’s rooms to workplace flexibility Research proving that a father’s love is just as important as a mother’s How being an involved dad rewires a man’s brain How changes in women’s roles in the family affect dads and their roles Special concerns for: young dads, older dads, at-home dads, unmarried dads, dads in same-sex couples, dads in blended families, dads of kids with special needs, and men who became dads with the help of technology The special impact dads have on girls and boys Specific strategies dads can use to getand stayinvolved in their children’s lives Updated resources for new fathers Not to mention new research and information on: How to understand what your baby is telling you Babies’ amazing abilities Baby massage–they love it! The latest on vaccinations and healthcare And much, much more

The Expectant Father

Armin A. Brott

The fourth edition of this best-selling, ground-breaking, information-packed guide for dads-to-be is now significantly, updated, revised, and expanded.We are expecting! The twentieth-anniversary edition of this thoroughly updated and revised parenting classic remains the most informative and reassuring book for expectant fathers everywhere. In addition to sharing the wisdom of the ages, Armin A. Brott, Mr. Dad, presents new insight into the emotional, financial, and physicalyes, physicaleffects of impending parenthood on men. Thanks to this handy reference moms-to-be will know their partner understands and supports them during this anxious and exciting time, and that he has all the tools he needs to be a fantastic, hands-on dad.This information-packed, month-by-month guide incorporates the expertise of top practitioners in their fields, from obstetricians and birth-class instructors to psychologists and sociologists. It also draws from Brott’s own experience as a father of three and from the real-world experiences of the thousands of dads he’s interviewed. With the humor of New Yorker cartoons and Brott’s gentle approach, The Expectant Father serves as a friendly and readable companion for dads-to-be seeking confidence, guidance, and joy!What’s new in this edition of The Expectant Father? The latest health and safety info How technology is changing fatherhood How men's brains change by being involved during pregnancy Society’s shifting expectations for dads The amazing effects on children when fathers are active partners before birth How pre-birth participation makes dads more likely to be active parents post-birth Updated resources. . . and new research on the big questions that haven't changed much over the years: Am I really ready to be a dad? How are we going to afford this? How do I balance work and family? Will I be able to handle labor and delivery while being there for my partner? What if something goes wrong? How will this affect my relationship with my partner? Will we ever have sex again? What am I supposed to do with a new baby? How can I be a good dad? Will I ever see my friends again or have any time to myself?