Fatherhood Parenting

Five years into fatherhood, Calvin Hennick is plagued by self-doubt and full of questions. How can he teach his son to be a man when his own father figures abandoned him? As a white man, what can he possibly teach his biracial son about how to live as a black man in America? And what does it even mean to be a man today, when society's expectations of men seem to change from moment to moment?

Celebrated for both his novels and memoirs, Don J. Snyder is also the recipient of a James Michener Fellowship. A story of love and dedication, Walking with Jack chronicles Snyder’s dream to caddie for his son Jack's pro golf tour debut. At nearly 60, Snyder left Maine for Scotland - the birthplace of golf - where he learned the game and earned his spot as a full-time caddie. His journey would finally coincide with Jack’s own struggles in one of the PGA’s toughest qualifying events.

Prepare yourself for the sudden twists and turns of fatherhood with this personal account of a father-of-three who tells it like it is. The First-Time Father is filled with honest guidance from a father who’s been there (three times!), made every mistake possible, and survived to tell the story. Now you can step into fatherhood with as little stress as possible.

Ken raised his three sons in a squeaky-clean suburb of Los Angeles. He envisioned fatherhood as coaching their sports teams, taking them to church (where he was the pastor), and visiting colleges one day. Instead, he got an education on the street names of opioids, fluency in rehab vernacular, and an insider’s view of the California prison system, when his middle son, Lucas, accidentally killed a man with his car while high on heroin.

Fatherhood is an audiobook about the importance of fathers having a major role in the lives of their children. This audiobook deals with the basics of every aspect of being a good parent and dad. My book talks about being a good dad while in a marriage, relationship, divorced, single, and co-parenting. This book will teach each listener how to successfully prepare their children for the ups and downs they will face in life by giving them a well-rounded relationship with both parents.

Entering the battlefield of divorce? Learn the do's and don'ts to achieve what's best for you and your kids. Hurtling toward a divorce disaster? Hoping to avoid the pitfalls that ruined the lives of your divorced friends and family members? Author L.J. Burke has been there, and he's here to get you through your divorce without an epic battle.

Dads play an indispensable role in rais­ing their children to become mature and secure adults. Any man can become a great dad if he desires to be and is willing to work at it. You can become your children’s hero. Each man who listens to this book will be inspired to take a step forward and become a great dad.

Dr. Peter Downey knows babies and fatherhood, and his best-selling book - now in this 25th anniversary edition - helps first time dads prepare for what’s coming their way...with a grain of salt and a smile on their face.

William McInnes, one of Australia's best known storytellers and actors, has turned to a subject that is close to his heart. Fatherhood is about family, about memories of his father and the memories he's creating as a dad himself, with his own son and daughter. Warm, witty and nostalgic, these tales are just like a friendly chat over the back fence or the banter of a backyard BBQ.

In this relatable and empowering book, André Sisk, a father of 10 and seasoned storyteller, takes you on a deeply personal journey through his 21+ years of parenting. With humor, vulnerability, and wisdom, he explores the realities of modern parenthood—from embracing imperfection to celebrating small wins and fostering meaningful connections with your kids.

This book is a firsthand account of the 1998 kidnapping of Kamiyah Mobley, given by her father, Craig Aiken. In it you will learn true events that went on during the almost two decade search for Kamiyah and life experiences and details that were never told before now.

To say that fatherhood is a life-defining moment is an understatement, especially for first-time dads. But once you know how to effectively deal with all the stressful moments of your partner’s pregnancy, you can focus on what really matters: the arrival of your new baby. Rock your new role as a father with this audiobook!

La adolescencia solo pasa una vez. Es una etapa que solemos esquivar cuando somos padres y madres. Nadie suele decir: "qué bonita es la adolescencia de mi hijo, qué ganas tenía de que mi hija fuera adolescente". Sin embargo, entender y acompañar esta etapa es imprescindible para potenciar el desarrollo de sus habilidades y conseguir que su vida adulta sea lo más satisfactoria posible. La adolescencia merece toda nuestra atención.

For too long, we've thought of fathers as little more than sources of authority and economic stability in the lives of their children. Yet cutting-edge studies drawing unexpected links between fathers and children are forcing us to reconsider our assumptions and ask new questions: What changes occur in men when they are "expecting"? Do fathers affect their children’s language development? What are the risks and rewards of being an older-than-average father at the time the child is born?

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.

Literate, honest, and deeply observant, Faithful Travelers is a beautiful meditation on the bond between parent and child and the nature of love and loss. Dodson proves that sometimes life isn't what happens while you're waiting to go fishing; sometimes it happens while you're there.

You can't earn a degree, take postgraduate courses, be certified, or become a master tradesman, but being a dad is the most important job you will ever have. The multitude of suggestions and "should dos" being shouted at you from all corners can be overwhelming. You cannot do them all, but how do you choose which techniques and skills are the most important for raising happy, healthy children?

Wie Mütter und Väter sich ihren Wunsch nach Stärke und Geborgenheit erfüllen und den Kindern liebevolle Orientierung geben - Jesper Juuls kreative Vorschläge unterstützen sie darin, einen Führungsstil zu entwickeln, an dem alle wachsen: Kleinkind, Teenager und nicht zuletzt die Eltern selbst. Was Eltern im Beruf gelingt, bereitet zu Hause oft Schwierigkeiten.

The inspiring, heart-rending story of a father's unwavering love for his son. David Goldman and his Brazilian wife, Bruna Bianchi, led what appeared to be a happy life in New Jersey. But in June 2004, Bianchi took their four-year-old son, Sean, to Brazil for what she said would be a two- week vacation. Once there, she informed Goldman that she was staying in Brazil-and keeping Sean, setting in motion an international controversy that would eventually reach the highest levels of the U.S. and Brazilian governments. It would be almost five years before David saw Sean again.

When you are a dad, parenting can really sneak up on you. But when you are a stay-at-home, down in the trenches dad, you have no choice but to get up to speed pretty quickly. Even if you feel totally unprepared, it is sink or swim right from day one. In his first five years of fatherhood, Andrew Knott has learned a lot about parenting. Or more specifically, he has learned a lot about his kids and himself.