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When Allen Appel asked hundreds of sons, young and old, to recall the most memorable and valuable words their fathers told them, there came an outpouring of things practical and indispensable, some familiar, many surprising.
From Father to Son celebrates the trials and satisfactions of manhood and captures dads' uncanny knack for seeing ahead. It is a useful gift any man can give proudly, perhaps remembering something his own father said. Advice...
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Welcome to Rob Sturrock's journey into parenting. Since the birth of his daughter, Rob has been passionate about being an active and present father, but this hasn't always been straightforward. Struggling with stereotypes, judgement, identity, and isolation while on parental leave, Rob has tried to balance supporting his wife and young children with the societal expectation of being a breadwinner for his family.
With the arrival of his son, a new...
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My memory of the church in my childhood years was a dichotomy of some of the most loving people I have ever known, as well as the angriest people also. It made me wander-usually out into the woods where I skipped Wednesday night services. I would slip in the back just before the closing prayer had ended in time to close one eye. I could tell, the angry ones always knew I was missing by their scowled look.
Is God angry? The New Testament says, "God...
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Every nine seconds a baby is born in the United States, and in the split second that one life begins, countless others are changed forever. Becoming a father is one of the most wonderful, enlightening, crazy, scary, frustrating, and enjoyable experiences a man will ever go through, yet no one tells you what you are really in for until your child arrives. Daddy Smarts: The First Two Years is as close as it gets. In this follow up to Daddy Smarts: A...
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Save $1,000's in day care costs by becoming a stay at home or work at home father! Let an expert dad convince you to make the switch in this hilarious short read.
Parenting is hard, but becoming a stay home father? That can feel as if you've just entered the Twilight Zone!
Why is this book right for you?
Simple. Most parenting books ask you to study a 300-page manual full of sunshine and roses. Don't waste your time! New parents don't want step...
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¿Qué ocurre con los hombres en el siglo XXI?, ¿Por qué se hace tan difícil clarificar en qué consiste una masculinidad sana, que se muestre acorde a los cambios sociales que se han producido en el último siglo?, ¿Por qué el hombre se muestra temeroso o evitativo ante la paternidad o ante el compromiso?
En El ciclo de Andros: masculinidad, paternidad y psicoterapia, se analizan los conceptos de masculinidad y de paternidad, así como su interconexión....
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As most divorced couples know -- with kids in the mix -- it is very difficult to have a positive influence on a child particularly when dad lives out of state -- far removed from the rigors of the day to day challenges of raising a child. My original plan was to write one life lesson each week and mail it to my daughter for her to read, study and keep for future reference. Sort of like homework with dad yet still be educational and fun in the process....
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The only difference between the future and today is choice. Wisdom is the oil refined squeezed from the mistakes of the past, and if we use the precious oils of wisdom to light the paths of our lives, we create a special opportunity to leverage our choice today in such a way that we are propelled toward our true destiny. Your future and present are 2 Close Apart. Enjoy the ride of living life to its fullest one day at a time!
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The book was written based on the authors personal experience of having to grow up without the involvement of a loving and caring father who was involved. It dis uses some of the negative implications of not having a caring and involved father as well of prescribing some of the ways fathers can stay connected Ted to their children.
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D-A-D. How can three letters mean a 1001 things?! Harry H. Harrison Jr.'s latest dose of his trademark wit and wisdom pays tribute and provides insight to dads from all walks of life. From new dads, single dads, dads of adult kids and more, 1001 Things it Means to be a Dad is a topic we can all appreciate, especially when there's "some assembly required!" With two million books in the market, no one knows how to deliver simple, powerful insights like...
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Drawing on her thirty years' experience practicing pediatric and adolescent medicine, teen health expert Dr. Meg Meeker explains why an active father figure is maybe the single most important factor in a young woman's development. In this invaluable guide, Meeker shows how a father can be both counsel and protector for his daughter as she grows into a spiritually and mentally strong young woman.
From cradling his newborn to walking her down the...
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Good fathering is a powerful force in the lives of children, a force that can markedly reduce their risks of crime, substance abuse, depression and bad attitudes to school and at the same time increasing their chances of having fulfilled lives. But even when dads know this, they usually just don't know what to do. This book from best-selling parenting author Bruce Robinson includes stories and tips from TV personality Sir Michael Parkinson, author...
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An essential, must-read for all parents - - now more than ever! In the challenging and changing world of parenting, the introduction of technology, increase in mental health issues, reduced exposure to risk, dwindling communities and pressure to always be perfect in a busy, often overwhelming world, raising resilient and confident children is a challenge. In The Art of Raising a Resilient Child, you'll find powerful and practical strategies and a...
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Daughters and dads just think differently and see things from different perspectives, but there is hope and healing available. In Daughters, Dads and Differences, Dr. Corletta J. Vaughn offers an insightful and an experienced look into father-daughter relationships. All girls want their father to be their hero, first love, protector and provider; but sometimes the way a man has been taught to think about their daughters can break down communication...
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New dads are often isolated at a time when being with other fathers would be helpful in understanding how being a parent is changing them. For more than 30 years I have been facilitating "Men's Group For Fathers of Young Children." Fatherhood: The Journey from Man to Dad are essays I have written from what we discussed in these groups. At the end of each essay there are questions for self-reflection or to discuss in a group with other dads (or moms...
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Learn about the way men see themselves today and their actions for gender equality. A unique dialogue with men from 12 countries of various ages and ethnicities with a variety of viewpoints. They represent different branches of the men's movement as they discuss their understandings of masculinities.
Topics include: Overview of Men's Changing Roles, What We Teach Boys about Masculinities, Pro-Feminism, Father Absence is a Key Issue, Differences between...
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A Soliloquy on Parenting is not a 'how-to' on parenting but a retrospective driven by ideas and aesthetics.
The tone is reflective with a philosophical bent, written in small segments to capture the many thoughts and feelings of parenting. It's filled with stories which have clear though anonymous references to his children.
For parenting is mostly about stories.
It's a small book that's often philosophical, using books and movies as ideas in parenting....