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Books on fatherhood |
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Fatherhood: An Anthology of New Writing
Author:
Peter Howarth
CBI Review:
A collection of stories about fatherhood written by different
men. Funny, poignant and moving.
CBI Ratings:
Supportive of choice:
Easy to read:
Evidence based: N/A |
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Babyhood
Author:
Paul Reiser
Amazon Description:
In a chatty voice Reiser takes us from the "Maybe
someday we'll have kids" step into the deep-sea dive of commitment.
First they try to get pregnant, making expeditions to the bookstore
to case out the shelves of baby books; then there are the bouncy
reflections on who is, after all, cut out to parent. Later comes the
account of sibling rivalry between the newborn and the family dog,
and why women make better moms than men. Babyhood manages to
provoke thought about the important questions of when and why to
have children, many of which are answered in the book's endearing
details. |
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The Pregnant Guy
Author:
Simon Morse
CBI Review:
A hilarious, tongue-in-cheek read looking at one father's
journey through pregnancy and childbirth. Written by the husband of
a doula and childbirth educator.
CBI Ratings:
Supportive of choice:
Easy to read:
Evidence based:
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The Postpartum Husband: Practical Solutions for living with
Postpartum Depression
Author:
Karen R. Kleiman
Amazon Description:
This hands-on guide includes straightforward, supportive
information and specific recommendations to help partners deal with
the impact of depression after the birth of a baby. |
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Throwaway Dads: The Myths and Barriers That Keep Men from Being the
Fathers They Want to Be
Author:
Ross Parke & Armin Brott
Amazon
Description:
Even if we don't believe in the myth of Ward Cleaver
and other old TV dads any more, most of us aren't really sure what
to believe instead. By encouraging "parenting partnerships" and new
images of men as concerned, active parents, the authors hope to
reverse our current direction and make the concept of throwaway dads
a thing of the past. |
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Believing it All: Lessons I Learned from My Children
Author:
Marc Parent
Amazon
Description:
In vignettes from his tenure as the stay-at-home father of two
small boys, [Parent] offers insights and ruminations on the
lessons of parenthood that are "hidden beneath the roar of everyday
living." Because it is still exceptional when men take on the role
of primary caregiver for their preschool children while their wives
go off to work, this author's thoughts may be taken much more
seriously than similar musings by women. As his children grow,
Parent expresses a range of responses from "some days I'd really
just like to have a dinner where I don't have to jump up to help
someone use the toilet" to appreciating the "overwhelming and
absolute power" of having children who look up to you and believe
all that you tell them. |
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Love, Laughter and Parenting: In the precious years from birth to
age 6
Author:
Steve & Shaaron Biddulph
Amazon Description:
Parenting writers with two children of their own and
years of experience working with families, Steve and Shaaron
Biddulph found that most literature on the subject missed something.
Love, Laughter, and Parenting: In the Precious Years from Birth to
Age Six addresses the enjoyment that should be part of this
emotionally challenging time. The Biddulphs (The Secrets of Happy
Children; Raising Boys) aim at a worldwide audience in their first
full-color illustrated work. They explain the special role of the
father, discuss ways in which parents can work effectively together
and give helpful tips for painless training, all with a good dose of
humor. |
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Father for Life: A Journey of Joy, Challenge, and Change
Author:
Armin A. Brott
CBI Review:
An easy to read book that answers many of the
questions men will often not ask.
CBI Ratings:
Supportive of choice:
Easy to read:
Evidence based:
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Uncommon Fathers: Reflections on Raising a Child With a Disability
Editor:
Donald J. Meyer
CBI Review:
A set of essays written by fathers whose children have a
disability. An emotional and honest appraisal of how their child has
impacted their lives.
CBI Ratings:
Supportive of choice:
Easy to read:
Evidence based:
N/A |
