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"Daddy's Little Secrets: A Guide to Navigating Fatherhood" is a heartfelt and insightful journey into the complex world of parenthood, specifically tailored for fathers. This book delves deep into the unique challenges and joys that come with fatherhood, offering a blend of practical advice, emotional support, and relatable anecdotes. The author masterfully weaves together experiences from various fathers, creating a comprehensive guide that helps...
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Springer International Publishing
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2021
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This aim of this open access book is to launch an international, cross-disciplinary conversation on fatherhood engagement. By integrating perspective from three sectors—Health, Social Policy, and Work in Organizations—the book offers a novel perspective on the benefits of engaged fatherhood for men, for families, and for gender equality. The chapters are crafted to engaged broad audiences, including policy makers and organizational leaders,
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Sheriff Neil Lovitt was looking for a fresh start in Payson. Small-town Arizona is about as far away as a man can get from New York and all its painful memories. His job has already made him a widower and robbed his five-year-old girl of her mother. Now Neil's just looking to keep his daughter, and his heart, safe. But Carolina Sweetwater isn't interested in safety; the headstrong rancher's daughter wasted plenty of time running from her own broken...
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Authored by relationship expert Dr. Sarah Cline, 50 Ways to Love Your Daughter is a unique parenting guide that blends practical wisdom with a touch of academic rigor. Inside, Dr. Cline offers up simple strategies to enhance your relationship with your daughter-whether she's taking her very first step or walking down the aisle. You will need to put in the time, but a stronger connection is guaranteed…and what's worth more than that?Having laid a...
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One day motivational leader Greg Wright realized that the four set of pretty young eyes under his own roof were looking to Dad to be strong, fearless, and wise. The reality was, the lone male in an all-girl household ("heck, even the dog was female") was only thirty years old and felt like he had been shoved into the deep end of the estrogen pool without swimming lessons. That's when the love-struck father of four gorgeous pre-teens started searching...
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Princely Advice for a Happy Life is the perfect Father's Day and graduation gift book. Mixing old-world charm with modern-day spirituality HSH Prince Alexi Lubomirski advises on all aspects of life from romance to spirituality, manners to chivalry, love, balance, and leadership.
Offering eloquent, timeless counsel for living a gracious life and cultivating inner nobility, Princely Advice for a Happy Life is the perfect book to give for graduation,...
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"Mommyhood at its Finest" is a captivating collection of poems that beautifully captures the essence of motherhood. This book takes readers on a heartfelt journey through the joys, challenges, and unconditional love experienced by mothers. Each poem is a reflection of the unique bond between a mother and child, exploring the tender moments, the sleepless nights, and the overwhelming emotions that come with the journey of motherhood. With its lyrical...
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"The Art of Positive Parenting" is a compassionate guidebook designed to empower parents with insights into the intricate world of childhood emotions and needs. Authored by renowned child psychologist Dr. Emily Davis, this book offers a comprehensive roadmap for navigating the challenging terrain of parenting with empathy and positivity.Drawing from both cutting-edge research and practical experience, Dr. Davis illuminates the crucial role of understanding...
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University of Massachusetts Press
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[2020]
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"In Every Home a Fortress, Thomas Bishop details the remarkable cultural history and personal stories behind an iconic figure of Cold War masculinity-the fallout shelter father, who, with spade in hand and the canned goods he has amassed, sought to save his family from atomic warfare. Putting policy documents and presidential addresses into conversation with previously unmined personal letters, diaries, local media coverage, and antinuclear ephemera,...
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Great Dads are what it really takes to change the world for the better. GOOD DAD to GREAT DAD debunks the myths of Dads and the role Dad serves in the home. This book challenges the narrative that Dads are less important, incompetent, and even unnecessary. While Good Dads are very important, Great Dads have the biggest impacts in their families. Townsend lays out a path of thought and action to help Dads make the shift from Good to Great. It is time...
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This novel follows the journey of a young African American man striving to salvage his relationship with the mother of his child. Despite encountering various challenges, they persistently overcome them. The title of the book encapsulates the narrative within. The story unfolds with vibrant family cookouts and reunions, integral components of his life. The narrative spans his commendable work ethic in different jobs and the significant encounter with...
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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...
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A Parent's and Children's Guide to Growing Up Together."From My Heart to Yours: Messages of Love and Learning for My Child" is a heartfelt compilation of letters from a father to his child, offering a unique blend of love, wisdom, and guidance. Crafted with simplicity and clarity, it's a treasure trove of life lessons, shared experiences, and nurturing advice that transcends the boundaries of age. Each letter is a testament to the enduring bond between...
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La conmovedora historia de un hombre que siempre quiso ser padre y el largo camino que finalmente culminó en un sueño hecho realidad Armando Lucas Correa lo tenía todo: un trabajo increíble como el editor de People en Español, una pareja estable y una vida llena de viajes y entrevistas con glamorosos celebridades. Pero con el nuevo milenio, algo cambió. Se le despertó un sueño enterrado en su alma desde sus primeros años de vida en Cuba:...
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"Parenting The Toddler" is a must-read for any parent in the midst of the toddler years. This book transforms parenting challenges into growth opportunities with its easy-to-understand, engaging approach. It's filled with humor, relatable stories, and pop culture references, making the journey through toddlerhood both enlightening and enjoyable. Inside, you'll find expert advice on:Navigating child development with ease and confidence.Fostering emotional...
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The true story behind the classic TV show: A father's delightful account of raising eight free-spirited children in 1970's America. Tom Braden had a colorful career: He parachuted into Nazi-occupied France, directed the CIA's covert operations program during the early years of the Cold War, ran for public office, owned a newspaper, served as executive secretary for the Museum of Modern Art, and cohosted the CNN show Crossfire. He counted among his...
18) Pandemic Dad
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The year is 2020. Everything is shutdown. The virus is everywhere. Florida has just issued its state-at-home order. Jeff never planned for this. He was struggling already as a project manager working a 60-hour-a-week career and caring for his 11-month-old daughter, Chloe. He was also just assigned an acting director role in his department, which meant only more stress to come. But when things closed in the world, he was thrust into an impossible situation....
19) Show Dad How
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Be the coolest, smartest dad with this fully illustrated step-by-step guide to 156 things a dad needs to know from conception through baby's first year.
For dads who are excited to be involved with their new baby, but might not quite know where to start, Show Dad How is an ideal resource. From practical to playful, 156 awesome things every new father needs to know-one step at a time. In a series of nearly wordless, highly informative, often hilariously...
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A Book That Actually Teaches You How to Fix Your Marriage And Become The Best Of All Husbands? Yes – You Really Can Save Your Marriage and make it more Loving as a Husband! Marriage is an achievement, but also a challenge. This is a frightening time for couples because we are living in a time when more than half of all first marriages ends in divorce; 60 percent of second marriages fail. What makes the numbers even more daunting is that nobody seems...
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