Welcome to the hands-on dad's guide to fatherhood – for anyone embarking on the rollercoaster ride of parenting but doesn't know where to begin. Expectations of new dads and the roles they play during pregnancy and in raising children have never been greater. But as a first-time dad, how do you know where to start?
Thankfully, You the Daddy is here. A practical guide to parenting from a leading dad-blogger that’s equal parts honest and reassuring and is bound to make you laugh. Split into digestible chapters, this illustrated handbook covers all the stages of pregnancy, birth and the early years of parenthood, including essentials such as:
• Everything you need to know about pregnancy and how to support your partner
• Preparing for your new arrival
• What to expect during labour
• A step-by-step guide to life with a newborn
• The journey of your child's development and advice on raising well-rounded toddlers
• Looking after your mental health while maintaining a happy family
With personal stories from a diverse range of other dads, covering topics pertinent to modern parenting – including sustainability and gender equality – and a real focus on the essential role dads play in their children’s development, You the Daddy is the book every dad needs. Giles Alexander is one of the UK's leading dad bloggers, who has been writing about fatherhood and sharing the highs and lows of his own parenting journey for nearly a decade. A proud working dad with a busy career and home life, Giles lives in the UK - with his wife, Rosie, and their three small children - and carves out time to write, run and sing whenever his family life allows.
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