fatherhood

Fathers and Babies: How Babies Grow and What They Need from You, from Birth to 18 Months, by Jean Marzollo (Harperperennial Library) -- A comforting and perceptive guide for dads or dads-to-be who want to learn how to enjoy the first months of their babies' lives. One of the most recognized child care authors, Marzollo presents the first essential guide that shows fathers how to participate in the development of their babies' earliest months. 130 line drawings.

Dad Remembers: Memories for My Child, by Judith Levy (Stewart Tabori & Chang) -- A memory book just for dads, whis unique fill-in book is designed for creating family keepsakes. This charming full-color book will inspire any Dad to record his memories and ideas for generations of loved ones.

Fatherhood - Bill Cosby - Paperback

Babyhood, by Paul Reiser (William Morrow & Company) -- Paul Reiser, star of TV's Mad About You, wrote a funny and accurate portrayal of life as an expectant and new dad. Titled Babyhood, and following on the heels of his earlier book, Couplehood, Reiser describes how he and his wife (also known as his 'bride' and his 'beloved') decided to try and conceive after seeing harried parents struggling with children onboard an airplane. He goes through the conception period, finding out they were pregnant, pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and early parenthood with ease. Writing in conversational tones, Reiser makes it seem like he's simply talking to you rather than writing. For more about this book, see the review here.

Finding Time For Fatherhood: The important considerations men face when they become parents - Bruce Linton - Paperback

The Gift of Fatherhood: How Men's Lives Are Transformed by Their Children, by Aaron Hass, Ph.D. (Fireside) -- Dr. Hass writes about parenthood as an opportunity for the father. He shows how taking an active role in children's care can have a positive effect on a man's self-esteem and self-confidence, making him happier and more fulfilled.

Crib Notes for the First Year of Fatherhood : A Survival Guide for New Fathers - Everett De Morier - Paperback

101 Ways to Be a Special Dad, by Vicki Lansky (NTC/Contemporary Publishing) -- The author of the popular 101 Ways to Make Your Child Feel Special and many other titles presents a heartwarming collection of tips and special ideas for dads. The delightfully illustrated book shows good dads how to enrich the parenting experience with thoughtful activities, thus creating special memories to last a lifetime.

The 7 Secrets of Effective Fathers - Ken R. Canfield - Paperback

Becoming a Father : How to Nurture and Enjoy Your Family (Growing Family Series) - William Sears, Paul Froelich - Paperback

The Joy of Fatherhood: The First Twelve Months, by Marcus Jacob Goldman, MD (Prima Publishing)
"My book highlights the importance of the team approach and is full of valuable information, interviews, and wisdom specifically geared to new fathers (and moms like it too!) Illustrated with playful line drawings and sidebars, this book is packed with user-friendly and indispensable information designed for easy browsing." Find out more of what the author told Pregnancy Today about his book here!

Business Dad : How Good Businessmen Can Make Great Fathers (And Vice Versa) - Tom Hirschfeld, Julie Hirschfeld (Contributor) - Hardcover

Daddies and Daughters - Carmen Renee Berry, Lynn Barrington - Hardcover

Fathers of a Certain Age: The Joys and Problems of Middle-Aged Fatherhood, by Martin Carnoy and David Carnoy (Fairview Press) -- A father and son interview dozens of men in their 40s and 50s to discover why these men have decided to delay parenting or start over, and how they feel about fathering children in late middle age. The result is a timely assessment of the challenges and rewards older fathers face, as seen through their own eyes and those of their wives and children.

The Divorced Dad's Survival Book : How to Stay Connected With Your Kids - David Knox, Kermit Leggett - Hardcover

Family Man : Fatherhood, Housework, and Gender Equity - Scott Coltrane - Hardcover

The New Father's Panic Book: Everything a Dad Needs to Know to Welcome His Bundle of Joy, by Gene B. Williams (Avon Books)
"I'd been a professional writer for some years when my wife became pregnant. She knew me well, looked me straight in the eye and said, "You're going to write a book about this, aren't you?" The book was already in progress. I took as a basic theme, "For every pregnant woman there is a pregnant man." The father has been largely ignored for a very long time. My father faced those signs in the maternity ward that said that fathers weren't allowed beyond a particular spot. When I faced becoming a father, things had improved a little." Find out more of what the author told Pregnancy Today about his book here!

Fathers of a Certain Age : The Joys and Problems of Middle-Aged Fatherhood - Martin Carnoy, David Carnoy (Contributor) - Paperback

How Men Have Babies : The Pregnant Father's Survival Guide - Alan Thicke - Paperback - also available in audio cassette

The Modernization of Fatherhood : A Social and Political History - Ralph Larossa - Paperback

She's Having a Baby: and I'm Having a Breakdown, by James Douglas Barron (William Morrow & Co.) -- Father of two James Barron offers inside tips for men on about the ups and downs, good times and more of pregnancy and childbirth.

Zen and the Art of Fatherhood : Lessons from a Master Dad - Steven M. Lewis - Paperback