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Myths and Lies About Dads: How They Hurt Us All is a groundbreaking book that destroys more than 100 of the most damaging beliefs about fathers. Using the most recent research, this pioneering work exposes these baseless beliefs and the toll they take on children's relationships with their fathers, parents'relationships with one another, and the physical and mental health of fathers and mothers. Tackling a wide range of topics from custody laws, to children's toys, to the sexist behavior of counselors, pediatricians, and lawyers, Dr Linda Nielsen describes in vivid detail how these myths are linked to many of our most pressing issues: Creating more gender equity in childcare and housework Reducing child abuse, post-partum depression, and fathers'suicide rates Expanding mothers'and fathers'options at home and at work Reducing children's academic, behavioral, and emotional problems Lessening the pressures of parenting for both parents Changing sexist policies and practices that hurt parents and children Improving the economic situations for parents and their children. The book is not only a wake-up call for parents but also for students and professionals in medicine and family law, social work, child development, education, and in the publishing, advertising, media, and entertainment industries. Above all, the book empowers parents to free themselves from the myths and lies about fathers that bind them.

Fathering in all its guises is in the process of transformation, as fathers are both more involved with their families than before, but also still largely considered inferior to mothers in most ways. The essays in this collection explore the underexamined and contested category “father” from an intersectional feminist perspective. Contributors ask: What is a father? What does fathering look like? Several themes emerge in the collection, and one of them is the possibility found in transgression. If we look outside of the mainstream, to people bucking the status quo, we will often have a better chance of finding models of feminist fathering that should be held up and emulated. From the perspective of single fathers, queer fathers, people of color and all those affected by fathering, by way of personal explorations and popular culture and literary examinations, this collection explores the radical possibility of feminist fathering.

Fathering in all its guises is in the process of transformation, as fathers are both more involved with their families than before, but also still largely considered inferior to mothers in most ways. The essays in this collection explore the underexamined and contested category “father” from an intersectional feminist perspective. Contributors ask: What is a father? What does fathering look like? Several themes emerge in the collection, and one of them is the possibility found in transgression. If we look outside of the mainstream, to people bucking the status quo, we will often have a better chance of finding models of feminist fathering that should be held up and emulated. From the perspective of single fathers, queer fathers, people of color and all those affected by fathering, by way of personal explorations and popular culture and literary examinations, this collection explores the radical possibility of feminist fathering.

Publikace přináší analýzu role a postojů mužů-otců dětí se zdravotním postižením. Parciální výzkumy přinášejí výsledky, které by měly sloužit jako základ pro speciálněpedagogickou a psychologickou intervenci. Výsledky jsou využitelné napříč pomáhajícími profesemi pro odborníky, kteří pracují s rodinou a rodiči.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Thanks Dad will resonate with any father with its heartwarming, loving, and even amusing stories from the next generation.This book gives fathers the pat on the back they deserve. Children of all ages share their heartfelt words of thanks and loving memories in these 101 stories. Chicken Soup for the Soul: Thanks Dad will bring any father joy, inspiration, and humor, and maybe even find that their kids did pay attention after all.

Change a diaper? Soothe a crying baby? Function on just a few hours of sleep? Anything moms can do, dads can do--with a little help!Becoming a father is a colossal event in a man's life. For nine months, he thought about, worried about, and dreamed about his new child, and finally his little bundle of joy is here. So, now what?This all-in-one guide shows new dads how to:Bond with their new babyInterpret baby's criesBe supportive to their partnerHandle the changes to their relationship and sex lifeChildproof the house Plus, this new edition features updated advice on safety issues like vaccinations, financial issues like health insurance and retirement, and cool high-tech gadgets to track and treasure each moment of their new baby's life. Complete with medical advice and practical information, this is the new dad's key to raising a happy and healthy baby.

So, you are going to be a dad? The first leap can be an overwhelming, confusing, and complex time in your life. Nine months might not seem like enough time to figure it all out. Lucky for you, I'm Going to Be a Dad: Now What? has done the research for you, compiling all the information needed for first- time fathers. Starting with the moment you found out you were expecting, this book takes you through your role in the parenting process. You will learn how to help your partner during the pregnancy, how to prepare for the birth, and what to do during labor. This book further details what to expect after the birth, including the many different ways your household will change, from pets and possessions to baby-proofing. This book may not make you sleep, but it will give tricks to catching up on sleep between the crying and infamous 3 a.m. feedings. You will learn how to keep calm and adjust to your new role as a dad. This book discusses the health issues your child may have and how to deal with teething, a colic, and potty-training. You will learn what to expect as your child grows up and different games to play with your child to help develop their skills. Above all, you will learn how your role as a father will vary from that of the mother and how to juggle between working, being a father, and spending time with your partner. This book will guide you through the earliest days of your child's life to the learning phases of toddler years as you learn how to be a first-time father. Welcome to fatherhood! Atlantic Publishing is a small, independent publishing company based in Ocala, Florida. Founded over twenty years ago in the company president's garage, Atlantic Publishing has grown to become a renowned resource for non-fiction books. Today, over 450 titles are in print covering subjects such as small business, healthy living, management, finance, careers, and real estate. Atlantic Publishing prides itself on producing award winning, high-quality manuals that give readers up-to-date, pertinent information, real-world examples, and case studies with expert advice. Every book has resources, contact information, and web sites of the products or companies discussed. This Atlantic Publishing eBook was professionally written, edited, fact checked, proofed and designed. The print version of this book is 288 pages and you receive exactly the same content. Over the years our books have won dozens of book awards for content, cover design and interior design including the prestigious Benjamin Franklin award for excellence in publishing. We are proud of the high quality of our books and hope you will enjoy this eBook version.

You can't always be there physically for your children—but that doesn't mean you can't be a good dad. Steven Ashley, founder of the Divorced Fathers Network, shows you how to remain an important part of your child's life-no matter how far apart you are.Whether you're divorced, constantly traveling for work, or deployed overseas, The Long-Distance Dad can help. This practical handbook addresses all the inherent problems of long-distance parenting and teaches you how to: -Use technology to stay in touch -Establish relationships with teachers, coaches, and counselors -Take an active role in homework, school projects, and outside activities -Make the most of vacations and holidays -And much more You may not be with your children. But you can be there for your children. Let The Long-Distance Dad help you be the great father you were meant to be.

It's never too late to get to know the man who loves you best of all. Even if your dad is the stereotypical “man of a few words,” Questions to Bring you Closer to Dad book helps you encourage your father to open up about himself, his life, and his relationship with you.

With quotes from Whitney Houston, Cybill Shepard, Burt Reynolds, William Shakespeare, and Harry S. Truman, All About Dad is the best way to show a father that he is loved.

Most fathers parent less than most mothers. Those fathers who do parent equally or more so than mothers are poorly supported by our society. For children this means a loss of adult care, as well as an ongoing and sharply defined differentiation between fathers and mothers. Fathers are not present in children's lives to a significant degree, if at all, or when they are present, they are often rendered socially invisible. For many men, their parenthood is defined as biological or economic, while a minority of men struggle against the presumption that they are not caregivers. In Redefining Fatherhood, Nancy Dowd argues that this skewed social pattern is mirrored and supported by law. Dowd makes the case for reenvisioning fatherhood away from genes and dollars, and toward nurture. Integrating economic, social and legal aspects of fathering, she makes the case for focusing on social, nurturing behavior as the core meaning of fatherhood. In this nuanced and complex analysis, she explores the barriers to redefinition, including concepts of masculinity, the interconnections between fathers and mothers, male violence and homophobia. Redefining Fatherhood offers a progressive view on how men, and society at large, can change understandings and practices of fatherhood.