The Fathers Book: Being a Good Dad in the 21st Century

Being a dad isn′t easy –– just ask David Cohen. In this personal and humorous account, he shares with us not only his experiences of being a father, but his in–depth knowledge of psychology. Along the way, you′ll pick up tips –– about child development from the terrible twos to teenage tantrums; about sex with your partner in the weeks after childbirth; about accepting your stepchildren′s rules about socks. The Father′s Book is a mine of information you′ll re–read many times. It is a wise best friend who can advise on discipline, how much time to spend with the kids, favouritism, their play, personalities and IQ, helping with homework and more serious problems and allowing them space to grow and leave. You′ll wonder how you ever coped without it.

About the Author. Acknowledgments. Introduction. A history of fathers. I′m going to be a Dad. The growth of the mind. Pretending, playing and lying. Do as I say... School and the mind. You′re not my real dad – stepfathers and part–time fathers. Heartache. Relationship carry–on. The price of being a father. Teenage traumas. The dependency paradox. References. Useful Addresses. Index.

"a wonderful reference book for whenever you feel uncertain of your next step as a dad...Its funny, informative...." (RaisingKids.co.uk 28 November 2001) "...peppered with personal anecdotes and other examples and is easy to read..." (Primary Times in Hampshire, November 2001) "...humorously tackles the issues facing dads today." (New Baby, January 2002) "An intelligent and witty book...should be reading for all dads.." www.fathersdirect.com 22 January 2002) "..funny and informative book.." (Pregnancy February 2002) "a mine of information.." (www.raisingkids.co.uk, 29 May 2002) "...There′s stacks of sound nipper–raising advice covering discipline, play, education and handling that trick Marilyn Manson phase." (Men′s Health, April 2002) "...This was a fun book to read..We recommend this book to both new and old fathers..." (Int Jnl of Adolescent Medical Health, Vol.14, No.2 2002) "...One area in which the book is strong is quotations..." (Family Practice, Vol.19, No.4 2002)  “…offers a well–informed guide on how to be a good dad in the 21 st century…” (Stress News, April 2004)