Top 10 best dad books for 2018
Finding the best dad books suitable for your needs isnt easy. With hundreds of choices can distract you. Knowing whats bad and whats good can be something of a minefield. In this article, weve done the hard work for you.
1. Be Prepared
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A Practical handbook for New DadsDescription
An indispensable survival manual for guys entering the trenches of fatherhood, Be Prepared is loaded with one-of-a-kind insights, MacGyver-esque tips and tricks, and no-nonsense advice for mastering the first year as a dad.Finally, a book that teaches men all the things they really need to know about fatherhood...including how to:
change a baby at a packed sports stadium
create a decoy drawer full of old wallets, remote controls, and cell phones to throw baby off the scent of your real gear
stay awake (or at least upright) at work
babyproof a hotel room in four minutes flat
construct an emergency diaper out of a towel, a sock, and duct tape
Packed with helpful diagrams and detailed instructions, and delivered with a wry sense of humor, Be Prepared is the ultimate guide for sleep-deprived, applesauce-covered fathers everywhere.
2. Dude, You're Gonna Be a Dad!: How to Get (Both of You) Through the Next 9 Months
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Adams Media CorporationDescription
There are approximately 3,712 ways for a guy to look stupid during pregnancy - this book's here to help you avoid all(most) of them. And here's your first hint: Focus on what you can be doing for her rather than what's happening to her.She's pregnant. She knows that. You know that. And her 152 baby books tell her exactly what she can expect. Your job is to learn what you can do between the stick turning blue and the drive to the delivery room to make the next nine months go as smoothly as possible. That's where John Pfeiffer steps in.
Like any good coach, he's been through it. He's dealt with the morning sickness and doctor visits, painting the baby's nursery and packing the overnight bag, choosing a name, hospital, and the color of the car-seat cover. All the while he remained positive and responsive - there with a "You're beautiful" when necessary - but assertive during the decision-making process (he didn't want to wind up with a kid named Percy). And now it's your turn.
She might be having the baby, but you have plenty of responsibilities.
3. The Expectant Father: The Ultimate Guide for Dads-to-Be
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The Expectant Father The Ultimate Guide for Dads To BeDescription
We are expecting! The twentieth-anniversary edition of this thoroughly updated and revised parenting classic remains the most informative and reassuring book for expectant fathers everywhere. In addition to sharing the wisdom of the ages, Armin A. Brott, Mr. Dad, presents new insight into the emotional, financial, and physicalyes, physicaleffects of impending parenthood on men. Thanks to this handy reference moms-to-be will know their partner understands and supports them during this anxious and exciting time, and that he has all the tools he needs to be a fantastic, hands-on dad.
This information-packed, month-by-month guide incorporates the expertise of top practitioners in their fields, from obstetricians and birth-class instructors to psychologists and sociologists. It also draws from Brotts own experience as a father of three and from the real-world experiences of the thousands of dads hes interviewed. With the humor of New Yorker cartoons and Brotts gentle approach, The Expectant Father serves as a friendly and readable companion for dads-to-be seeking confidence, guidance, and joy!
Whats new in this edition of The Expectant Father?
The latest health and safety info
How technology is changing fatherhood
How men's brains change by being involved during pregnancy
Societys shifting expectations for dads
The amazing effects on children when fathers are active partners before birth
How pre-birth participation makes dads more likely to be active parents post-birth
Updated resources
. . . and new research on the big questions that haven't changed much over the years:
Am I really ready to be a dad?
How are we going to afford this? How do I balance work and family?
Will I be able to handle labor and delivery while being there for my partner? What if something goes wrong?
How will this affect my relationship with my partner?
Will we ever have sex again?
What am I supposed to do with a new baby?
How can I be a good dad?
Will I ever see my friends again or have any time to myself?
4. Because I'm Your Dad
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Disney-HyperionDescription
In a text that's both playful and loving, a father expresses his hopes and dreams for a one-of-a-kind relationship with his child. Whimsical monster characters bring the silly and sweet scenes to life and keep the book universal. The book's ending, a moving tribute to the author's father, guarantees intergenerational appeal.
Because I'm your dad, I will do all of these things for you and more . . .
because that's what my dad did for me.
5. I Love Dad with The Very Hungry Caterpillar (The World of Eric Carle)
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Show Dad how much you care with this little message of love from The Very Hungry Caterpillar!Celebrate Dad's special day by saying "I Love You"--with a little help from The Very Hungry Caterpillar. This bright and colorful book is the ideal way to tell the person you call "Dad" how much you appreciate him. It's the perfect gift for Father's Day, Dad's birthday, or any day that you want to show Dad just how much you care.
6. Your Baby's First Word Will Be DADA
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Feiwel FriendsDescription
"The first book from Jimmy Fallon, popular host of The Tonight Show, fits the bill for new dads and babies alike. Fallon's sense of humor is complemented by simple and amusing illustrations in this fun board book." - Seira Wilson, Amazon Editor
Your baby's first word will be . . .
"Dada!"
Right?
Everyone knows that fathers wage a secret campaign to ensure that their babies' first word is "Dada!"
But how does it work?
One of the most popular entertainers in the world and NBC's The Tonight Show host, Jimmy Fallon, shows you how.
7. Dad's Playbook: Wisdom for Fathers from the Greatest Coaches of All Time
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This gift book for dad collects more than 100 inspiring quotes from the greatest coaches of all time. After all, dads do what the best coaches do: they motivate, mentor, discipline, and love. Author and parenting expert Tom Limbert takes wisdom from John Madden, Vince Lombardi, Tommy Lasorda, Phil Jackson, and many more, and applies it to fatherhood. With a foreword by Steve Young and photos of famous coaches in action, dads will find a wealth of inspiration in these pages.8. Me and My Dad!
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Little Bear's dad is simply the best! He wakes up his cub with a tickle on the nose and a kiss. Then the two spend a wonderful day together exploring, splashing through rain, and swimming in the river. At the end of the day, they snuggle together under the stars.9. My Dad Is Amazing (Hello!lucky Book)
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10. We're Pregnant! The First Time Dad's Pregnancy Handbook
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While nothing can truly prepare a man for fatherhood, this book comes pretty darn close. Part handbook, part handholding, Adrians words will comfort and prepare even the most terrified dads-to-be. Your partners will thank you, I promise!Jill Smokler, founder of Scary Mommy
Being a great first-time dad doesnt mean being perfect. It means having the tools you need to be a supportive partner during and after pregnancywhich is exactly what Were Pregnant! The First-Time Dads Pregnancy Handbook is all about.
From heartburn and headaches to birth and breastfeeding, Were Pregnant! features practical, action-oriented pregnancy advice from the author of the Dad or Alive blog, Adrian Kulp, a (once clueless) dad whos been there and done thatthree times, in fact!
Were Pregnant! addresses and alleviates the stress first-time dads face through candid pregnancy guidance, including:
- Week-specific pregnancy milestones so youre not left wondering whats happening, whats going to happen, or what you should be doing during the pregnancy
- Practical suggestions for supporting your partners changing needs during pregnancy and thereafter
- Action-oriented goals that will support babys development, moms pregnancy experience, and the wellbeing of your relationship
- Up-to-date information on The Fourth Trimester so youre as prepared for the first months of babys life as you were during pregnancy
Were Pregnant! delivers real-world pregnancy advice with a humorous tone that will get first-time dads ready, willing, and able to carry their portion of the pregnancy weight.pickles and ice cream not included.
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