Description
What does being a dad in the 21st Century really mean?
Men today want to play an active role in the upbringing of their children; that means knowing how to cope with them, play with them, control them and love them.
Becoming a father however, can be an extremely daunting prospect, after all it is completely uncharted territory.
This wonderful book is not only for expectant and new fathers but covers the whole range of issues dads encounter from conception through to teenage traumas. Situations such as step-fatherhood and the changing relationship with partners are also discussed in a sensitive and informative style. The stresses imposed by modern lifestyles on fathers and kids are looked at as well as the problems and benefits encountered by the fact that kids today are often very sophisticated and clued-up.
Chapters include:
* I'm Going to be a Dad
* Bonding for Fathers
* Discipline
* Learning to Play Again
* Teenage Traumas
Written in a light-hearted yet informative style, and including numerous interviews with fathers themselves, this book reflects the latest thinking and theories on how to be a good father.
About the Author
Reviews
"a wonderful reference book for whenever you feel uncertain of your next step as a dad...Its funny, informative...." (RaisingKids.co.uk 28 November 2001)
"...peppered with personal anecdotes and other examples and is easy to read..." (Primary Times in Hampshire, November 2001)
"...humorously tackles the issues facing dads today." (New Baby, January 2002)
"An intelligent and witty book...should be reading for all dads.." www.fathersdirect.com 22 January 2002)
"..funny and informative book.." (Pregnancy February 2002)
"a mine of information.." (www.raisingkids.co.uk, 29 May 2002)
"...There's stacks of sound nipper-raising advice covering discipline, play, education and handling that trick Marilyn Manson phase." (Men's Health, April 2002)
"...This was a fun book to read..We recommend this book to both new and old fathers..." (Int Jnl of Adolescent Medical Health, Vol.14, No.2 2002)
"...One area in which the book is strong is quotations..." (Family Practice, Vol.19, No.4 2002)
"...offers a well-informed guide on how to be a good dad in the 21st century..." (Stress News, April 2004)
Book Information
ISBN 9780470841334
Author David G. Cohen
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
Weight(grams) 369g
Dimensions(mm) 219mm * 138mm * 23mm
Men today want to play an active role in the upbringing of their children; that means knowing how to cope with them, play with them, control them and love them.
Becoming a father however, can be an extremely daunting prospect, after all it is completely uncharted territory.
This wonderful book is not only for expectant and new fathers but covers the whole range of issues dads encounter from conception through to teenage traumas. Situations such as step-fatherhood and the changing relationship with partners are also discussed in a sensitive and informative style. The stresses imposed by modern lifestyles on fathers and kids are looked at as well as the problems and benefits encountered by the fact that kids today are often very sophisticated and clued-up.
Chapters include:
* I'm Going to be a Dad
* Bonding for Fathers
* Discipline
* Learning to Play Again
* Teenage Traumas
Written in a light-hearted yet informative style, and including numerous interviews with fathers themselves, this book reflects the latest thinking and theories on how to be a good father.
About the Author
DAVID COHEN is a psychologist, writer and film-maker. After gaining his Ph.D. in psychology, he founded and edited for eleven years the magazine Psychology News; his previous books include Psychologists on Psychology, Being a Man, the best-selling How to Succeed in Psychometric Tests, and Alter Egos: Multiple Personalities.
Reviews
"a wonderful reference book for whenever you feel uncertain of your next step as a dad...Its funny, informative...." (RaisingKids.co.uk 28 November 2001)
"...peppered with personal anecdotes and other examples and is easy to read..." (Primary Times in Hampshire, November 2001)
"...humorously tackles the issues facing dads today." (New Baby, January 2002)
"An intelligent and witty book...should be reading for all dads.." www.fathersdirect.com 22 January 2002)
"..funny and informative book.." (Pregnancy February 2002)
"a mine of information.." (www.raisingkids.co.uk, 29 May 2002)
"...There's stacks of sound nipper-raising advice covering discipline, play, education and handling that trick Marilyn Manson phase." (Men's Health, April 2002)
"...This was a fun book to read..We recommend this book to both new and old fathers..." (Int Jnl of Adolescent Medical Health, Vol.14, No.2 2002)
"...One area in which the book is strong is quotations..." (Family Practice, Vol.19, No.4 2002)
"...offers a well-informed guide on how to be a good dad in the 21st century..." (Stress News, April 2004)
Book Information
ISBN 9780470841334
Author David G. Cohen
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
Weight(grams) 369g
Dimensions(mm) 219mm * 138mm * 23mm
