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The story has been crafted to include specific sleep-time suggestions; the narration and pace of the story is designed to slow your child's rhythm down and bring them to gentle, restful sleep. The audiobook run time is around 30 minutes, and it can be played from any device and will become a part of your child's bedtime routine.

Things were looking up for Graham Peterson in both his career and his love life at the end of the last book, The Diary of a Hapless Father: Months 0-3, but things were never going to stay sweet in Graham's garden for long. With his proposal to Alison refused and at risk of losing his new job before he even starts, 2013 isn't off to a good start at all. One of the only things keeping poor old Graham going is knowing that the first three terrifying months of his son Charlie's life are behind him.

"Does Anybody Give a F*ck About an Alpha Male?" is a bold exploration of modern masculinity, authored by David Lamar. In this thought-provoking journey, Lamar dismantles the traditional stereotypes of the "alpha male," revealing the profound emotional depth, struggles, and resilience that define men in today's society.

This beautiful open letter from a father to his daughter is filled with life lessons and guidelines that, if followed, could lead to a good life on earth. It is an honest and intimate monologue that could benefit any young girl who is transitioning to womanhood. The book covers spirituality, relationships, and the management of resources. While becoming a woman is an exciting time for a young girl, every girl needs her father’s guidance and counsel as she steps into womanhood.

When my son Sean was born with special needs, his mother and I were told he would never be “normal” and we mourned for the life we had imagined for him. We thought we would have to be his teacher and protector, more so than the typical child. However, we quickly learned that lessons can come from the most unlikely places and that our world would be changed for the better in ways we could have never envisioned. . . all because of Sean. Before he died on Father’s Day 2019, Sean taught me valuable life lessons. He taught me how to live like Sean, and these lessons are his legacy.

My name is Nazareth Rizkallah. I’m a dad as well as a professional comedian. Before my oldest son John was born, I became interested in learning how to father a child. My career allowed me to spend quality time with and interview influential men from pastors, rabbis, and leaders, to politicians. I found out from my interviews that the way a father treats his children would have a powerful impact on the way his children will raise their children. Like it or not, a father will leave a legacy.

Discover how you can let go of that tight feeling in your chest and calm your anxieties so you can enjoy this momentous time in your life and witness the beauty and magic it brings. Are you thinking about enriching your life and bringing a new child into the world, but are constantly battling with the fears in your head? Are you already pregnant and struggling with intense anxiety about the birth and how you might be affected? Do you want to find out how you can reduce your fears and feel more reassured about what should be a magical and memorable time in your life? Know that you’re not ...

Johnny is 19. He likes music, art and going to the beach. He is also autistic - in his case that means he will probably never get a job, never have a girlfriend, never leave home. And over the last 19 years this is what his father, TV producer and comedy writer Henry Normal and his wife Angela have been trying to come to terms with. This is a book for anyone whose life has been touched by autism - it's about the hope, the despair, and the messy, honest sometimes comical day-to-day world of autism, as well as a wonderful, warm book about the unconditional, unconventional love between a father, a mother and a son.

If you want to effectively support your partner during pregnancy and strengthen your relationship and mental health, keep reading... If you're going to be a dad, congratulations, that's awesome! That said, if you worry about this life-changing experience negatively affecting your mental health, you'd be right to. Recent statistics show that up to 50 percent of all new dads experience depression if their partner gets postnatal depression. Are you concerned your little blessing might drive a baby-shaped wedge between you?

This book is a deep analysis of the impact of some discussions between a father and his sons, based on the principles of honesty, honor, and integrity. These principles are the ingredients for the solid foundation that has allowed me as a male parent to guide and successfully raise sensitive boys to proud and competent men. This journey is shared with you parents who are serious about guiding your sons through the various paths of life.

‘Not Without My Son’ is a compelling memoir that takes listeners on an extraordinary voyage through the life of a determined individual who, in the face of immense obstacles, forged a unique and inspirational path. The narrative begins with a young dreamer setting off on a journey of discovery, fueled by an unending curiosity about the world. As you listen further, you’ll learn how this voyage leads to trading goods around the world, from hookah tobacco in Los Angeles to supplying various products in China and other places.

Of all the worldly experiences, nothing beats being a dad! But to enjoy this momentous new role to the max, you’re going to need some indispensable advice…from a man! For moms, there are a ton of books preparing them for every change and every stage. Let’s face it, the only set of instructions men get is the one in the pregnancy test. To make the process less daunting, you need to know exactly what new responsibilities you will have and what challenges lay ahead of you. This is why a dad of three has put together the man’s manual on pregnancy, babies, and toddlers.

To Stephanie, Andrew Simmons seemed like the perfect man. He was smart, handsome, tall, and athletic. And best of all, he was interested in her. As their romance begins to blossom, the truth about Andrew's past comes to light. A misguided choice made many years before hung over him. When they start a family together, Andrew tries to move on from the past and enjoy his family life, but the past still haunts him.

You may feel like you’re out of your depth now, but by following Zach’s advice you’re taking a step in the right direction. By the time your baby arrives, you’ll have the knowledge and skill that you need to embrace the most important role of your life with joy and confidence. Being a good dad is a choice…it’s not dictated by your income, IQ, or upbringing.

This book is a celebration of a father’s love. Much is written about a mother’s love, but little, if anything, is ever said about a father’s love for his children, except around Father’s Day. This insightful and thought-provoking book illustrates how a father’s love is forgiving, everlasting, unconditional...and often misunderstood. Using the Christian faith to show that fathers love as deeply as mothers, just differently, the book is designed to create “ah-ha” moments for readers who have previously not identified what the love of a father looks like.

"Cosa posso fare per i miei figli?", "Qual è il meglio che posso offrire loro?" A queste domande, che sintetizzano le mille preoccupazioni dei genitori nei confronti dei figli, Alain Braconnier dà una risposta univoca e chiara: l'ottimismo! Più dei prestigiosi percorsi formativi, dei tanti corsi "di qualcosa", delle amorevoli cure e attenzioni perché siano sempre ben nutriti, ben vestiti, ben educati, in salute, in forma, istruiti, protetti, e chi più ne ha più ne metta, ciò che serve davvero ai nostri figli è una buona dose di ottimismo.

Just like a heartbeat, a good father is always there - sustaining you through the ins and outs of all life's uncertainties, one moment at a time. Dr. Randal D. Day has spent a lifetime studying families and fatherhood. Now he's here to share what he knows and what research shows.

This book will give you a head's up on all the defining moments you are guaranteed to experience as a parent. It'll warn you when your life is going to take a change of course and how your child is going to influence the choices you make, and it’ll give you some practical, knowing, sanity-saving methods of dealing with them. Each moment is headlined with a common scenario that dads have encountered down through generations - but that will still come as a shock to you for the first time.

Many fathers find their ability to be a connected father is not as innate as their child’s desire to have a connected father. The Father Code is written to fathers. This code of ethics helps fathers close the gap between their ability to connect and their child’s desire for connection.

A response to all those grandmother books with flowers and puppies on the cover, Grandma Rules is a book for the hip, baby boomer grandma who realizes that after all the work she put into her own kids, she can take a break and have fun with her grandkids. A perfect gift for the greatest grandmothers you know, this book is laugh-out-loud funny while offering useful insights and tips on how to embrace the world’s greatest job.