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Book Review of The New Father: A Dad's Guide to the First Year (New Father)

The New Father: A Dad's Guide to the First Year (New Father)
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An indispensable handbook on all aspects of fatherhood during the first 12 months, by the author of The Expectant Father.
Incorporating the author's and other fathers' personal experiences, as well as the advice of top researchers in the parenting field, The New Father offers invaluable information and practical tips on such issues as:

* Charting the baby's physical, intellectual, verbal, and social development * Understanding your own emotional and psychological development * Analyzing the baby's temperament * Choosing the right life insurance policy * Dealing with changes in your relationship with your partner * Becoming an involved father when you see your baby for only a short time after work every day * Juggling your work and family roles * Introducing the baby to music, reading, and yes, even computers

Illustrated with delightful cartoons that underscore the joys and challenges of parenting, The New Father: A Dad's Guide to the First Year is an essential sourcebook for every dad. It's sure to give every mom a lot of fresh insights as well.