ISBN:
9781444116397
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (337 p)
Parallel Title:
Print version Be a Great Dad
DDC:
306.8742
Keywords:
Electronic books
Abstract:
Straightforward, practical and sympathetic advice for all the challenges you face as a new or soon to be Dad
Description / Table of Contents:
Cover; Book title; Contents; Meet the author; Only got a minute?; Only got FIve minutes?; Only got ten minutes?; 1 What being a father really means; Responsibilities and qualities; Role model; What type of person are you?; Shared values and new values; Me, a dad?!; Be realistic; The avalanche of advice; The 'perfect' father; Time; The irreversible change; Modern parenthood; 2 Fathers and mothers; The myth of equality?; The importance of your involvement; The influence of context; The influence of expectation; The erosion of distinct parenting styles; You are no less capable
Description / Table of Contents:
3 The pregnancy: first thoughtsReacting to the news; Possible thoughts; Put yourself in her shoes; Sharing the news; The role of the grandparents; Your role during the pregnancy; 4 The pregnancy: the physical stuff; Physical changes; The first trimester (up to 14 weeks); The second trimester (up to 28 weeks); The third trimester (beyond 28 weeks); Sympathy pains, or Couvade syndrome; Diet and weight gain; Mood; Take any worries seriously; Breasts; Sex in pregnancy; Scans, tests and check-ups; 5 The pregnancy: … and the rest; The role of father-to-be; Bonding with the bump; Sleep
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Shopping for the babyThe great nappy debate: disposables vs. washables; Antenatal classes; The home straight; Pregnancy scares; Packing a hospital bag; The hospital tour; A birthplan; A doula or birth attendant; Choosing a name; 6 Labour and the birth; Birthing options; Pain relief options; The early stages; At the hospital; Your role during labour; Possible problems at birth; Birth; In hospital after the birth; The first few weeks; 7 You and your partner; Your relationship; Changed expectations; Communicating; Sleep; Breastfeeding; Sex; Your partner's mood; Baby blues; Post-natal depression
Description / Table of Contents:
Taking the initiative around the home8 You and your child: Part 1; Your child's development; The first six weeks; Six to twelve weeks; Three to six months; Six to nine months; Nine months to one year; One to two years; Two to three years; Three to five years; 9 You and your child: Part 2; Self-esteem; Discipline; Health; Safety; Siblings: having another baby; No two children are the same; 10 Finances and entitlements; Be open; The ins and the outs; State benefits; Paternity leave; Maternity leave; Flexible working; Parental leave; Compassionate leave; Making a will
Description / Table of Contents:
Spending, saving, selling and borrowingInvesting in yourself; Getting help; Pocket money; 11 Work and family; The role of work; Changing priorities; Working full-time and supporting your partner; Staying at home while your partner goes out to work; When you're both out at work; Working from home; Guilt; 12 Childcare and schooling; What type of childcare is best?; Handing over your child; Schools; Home education; Your role in your child's education; Bullying; 13 Relationship difficulties; Weathering the storm; The impact on your child; Child Support; Ending an unmarried relationship; Divorce
Description / Table of Contents:
Ending a civil partnership
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
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