Fatherhood Parenting

You never know when you will be called upon to exercise your priesthood. Worthiness to hold and use the priesthood is not a suit faithful men wear on Sundays and hang in the closet the rest of the week.

With humor and sincerity, Yousafzai describes his life before the Talibanization of Mingora, scenes of his sons Khusal and Atal fighting kites on the roof, his progressive partnership with his wife, Toor Pekai, and the challenge of raising children in an unfamiliar country. After Malala was shot by the Taliban, the Yousafzai family was completely uprooted from their home in the Swat Valley and forced to start over in the United Kingdom. Now, Ziauddin expresses the complex pain and joy of his return, six years later, to the site of Malala's attack.

At the pinnacle of a soaring career in the U.S. Army, Lt. Col. Mark M. Weber was tapped to serve in a high-profile job within the Afghan Parliament as a military advisor. Weeks later, a routine physical revealed stage IV intestinal cancer in the 38-year-old father of three. Over the next two years he would fight a desperate battle he wasn’t trained for, with his wife and boys as his reluctant but willing fighting force....

With nearly 43 percent of parents getting sleep-deprived and each parent losing 109 minutes of sleep daily during their child’s first year, you are not alone. Sleep deprivation can severely affect your physical and mental performance by causing deficits in judgment, depressed mood, memory issues, or trouble concentrating. If you’ve tried sleep training in the past and failed terribly, this is a golden opportunity for you because the methods highlighted inside are expert-approved.

Are you an EPIC Dad? Do your children sing your praises? Does your wife quiver with excitement when she hears your car pull up to the house? Does your dog greet you at your door with a cold beverage and house slippers when you get home? No? How'd you like to learn to be an EPIC DAD? To be a hero in your home need you'll to be equipped. Nobody in the real world is born with super powers but we can definitely learn them. Batman had a utility belt, Spiderman had a web-slinger and Captain America had a shield, so you are going to need your own gear too. That's where this book comes in. Consider...

Are you excited about your baby’s arrival, but you’re not confident that you can take care of a mini-human? Get rid of your doubts and fears—discover how to nurture your baby in their first 12 months to help them grow healthy and strong! The methods provided in this guide are science-based, practical, and will give you the confidence you need to raise your baby like the super-dad you are meant to become.

The country's leading authority on fathers' rights, Jeffery M. Leving, presents a definitive how-to resource for divorced dads of any age, background, and marriage history. Leving offers targeted guidance and suggests techniques for staying connected with children and dealing with ex-wives - and in some cases a new girlfriend or the wife's new boyfriend - during the divorce and afterwards. This upbeat book offers good news for divorced dads and counters many of the myths that paint divorcing fathers as alienated, irresponsible, or absent.

If your kids aren’t learning about sex from you, what are they learning about sex, and who is teaching them? Having "the talk" with your child does not have to be a terrifying and awkward event. Armed with The Sex-Wise Parent, Dr. Janet Rosenzweig’s groundbreaking book, you may find you never have to have "the talk". Dr. Rosenzweig shows you how you can help protect your children from sexual abuse, trauma, and bullying through your everyday interaction with them.

This book is for everyone who has a father. And for all those who know what it's like to long for a father's blessing: his approval, affection, and attention. It's for anyone who's ever longed to hear your dad say, "I love you. I'm so proud of you." You may already know what it's like to live in the rays of such a blessing, to flourish in the marvelous light of a father's love. Yet, in this "fatherless generation", it's also likely you've never known the blessing of your earthly dad.

Wild at Heart helped men to rediscover their masculine hearts-to be the men God designed them to be. Now this small book goes a step further, encouraging fathers to pass this insight on to their children. It is not by accident, contends John Eldredge, that little boys dream of being heroes and little girls dream of being rescued by a prince. It is woven into the very fiber of the sexes. Men struggle with this most pivotal role, and Eldredge's writing is the affirmation and encouragement each man needs.

“IS EVERY DAD GOING THROUGH THIS?” That is the question that Rob Roseman, host of the Dad the Best I Can podcast, and dad of 3 kids (ages 8, 6, & 3) set out to answer. Rob interviewed 50+ rockstar entrepreneurs like Jesse Itzler, and CEOs like Drift's David Cancel, about their experiences as Dads. The Dad the Best I Can book is a fun and relatable collection of their advice, to help other dads thrive at Dad Life (without losing their minds). ------ WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING: ★★★★★ "As a father of young kids, the book provided valuable insight from other fathers and is ...

Welcome to the first year of fatherhood, new dad—a time filled with joy, sleepless nights, and a few moments of asking yourself, "What the heck am I doing?" Fear not, because "You Will Rock As a Dad!: The Expert Guide to Your Baby’s First Year and Everything New Fathers Need to Know” is here to steer you through this whirlwind of poop diapers, first smiles, and precious milestones.

Breastfeeding isn’t solely a mother’s endeavor; it requires steadfast support from partners, especially new dads. “New Dads: A Basic Guide to Supporting the Breastfeeding Mother and Baby” offers a blueprint for dads to become proactive allies in the breastfeeding process. Backed by research from the National Institutes of Health, it emphasizes how a father’s knowledge, attitude, and involvement significantly impact breastfeeding success. This guide delves into essential details, from the nutritional needs of breastfeeding mothers to advocating for their rights.

Like many of us, Jason Gay didn’t see this coming: a reshaped world, on edge, often stuck at home, questioning everything, trying to navigate a digital landscape that changes how we think, parent, coach, and live. With a series of topical and interconnected personal pieces, Gay comically takes on this new state of being, looking for the optimism and joy in the face of discouragement. Gay's essays run the gamut of modern life and he approaches it all with humility, grace, and more than a few laughs.

Audrey "Sunshine" Monke, mother of five and camp owner-director, shares nine powerful parenting techniques - inspired by the research-based practices of summer camp - to help kids thrive and families become closer. Research has proven that kids are happier and gain essential social and emotional skills at camp.

Writing with the same descriptive flair that has won his novels so much praise, W. D. Wetherell tells the true story of his high-school-age son's winning soccer season. Soccer Dad is simultaneously the candid reflections of a devoted father and the enthusiastic observations of a diehard soccer fan. When Matt enters his senior year of high school, it is not without myriad parenting concerns on the part of his father, author W. D. Wetherell. What is his role in shaping his son's future? What will life be like when Matt is away at college? And what of Matt's soccer season?

¿Ver a su hijo perder los nervios es como mirarse en un espejo? Sus hijos le buscan para todo, desde el dinero para el almuerzo y la ayuda para los deberes, hasta el control de los impulsos y la regulación emocional. Usted es el modelo por el que se rigen. Así que cuando se trata de controlar la ira, ¿está demostrando un comportamiento ejemplar? Si la respuesta es no, no estás solo. Incluso nosotros, los padres, necesitamos ayuda para aprender a controlar nuestras respuestas emocionales, especialmente cuando se trata de sentirnos frustrados con nuestros hijos.

Are you ready to have kids? More and more gay men are turning to adoption and surrogacy to start their own families. An estimated two million American LBGTQ people would like to adopt and an estimated 65,000 adopted children are living with a gay parent. Unlike other parenting books that have whole chapters focusing on things specifically related to mothers (such as how to get the perfect latch when breastfeeding), this parenting book replaces those sections with things relevant to gay dads.

"God's Agenda for Man: Embracing True Manhood" invites readers on a transformative journey of understanding and embracing their unique calling as men. Throughout this book, we will explore the Biblical principles and timeless truths that define true manhood according to God's design. We will discover the meaning and essence of true manhood as the book treats essential concerns such as identity, purpose, relationships, and responsibility, while embodying the character of Christ. The book also challenges cultural norms that often distort and devalue true manhood, offering instead a vision of ...

Being a dad is one of the most fulfilling jobs you will ever do and it is worth every minute of it. But if you’re doing it for the first time, it can be quite overwhelming.