Becoming a parent can be daunting . . . terrifying, in fact. This is especially true for dads. Where’s the road map? Well, you’re looking at it. This book from the editors of Fatherly, the largest digital brand for dads, is a one-stop source for fathers-to-be, empowering them to be the best parent they can be--with both confidence and joy. New fathers grapple with both practical and existential questions: Is my baby supposed to do that? How do I afford to make my family thrive? How does swaddling work again? Who am I, and what kind of dad will I become? Fatherhood is here to answer all of these questions and more. This comprehensive guide walks fathers through everything they need to know--practically, emotionally, and philosophically--over the course of the first year of a baby’s life. The content is divided by developmental stage: Pregnancy up to birth Infancy (the first 500 days) Toddlerhood (days 500 to 1,000) By offering data, anecdotes, and expert-driven analysis, the authors prep dads for what’s ahead, letting them know they’re not alone on their journey. Fatherhood is the book every father and father-to-be needs.

A personal story of learning to trust our heavenly Father when you feel your earthly father has let you down. Blair Linne’s personal story of growing up without a father at home reflects the experiences of millions. She weaves her personal story with thoughtful theological reflection, inviting readers to learn from God what "father" really means and to trust him, even if they feel their earthly father has let them down. This book will help readers to shift their eyes from what they do not have in their earthly fathers (who, whether present or absent, loving or the opposite, can never be perfect) to what they do have in their eternal Father, who will never disappoint, reject or abandon them. Readers will see that the gospel promises not just forgiveness but also a place in God's family, experienced in a local church, where they can enjoy the fullness of his fatherly joy, care, wisdom, provision, protection and security. Also includes a chapter by Blair’s husband, the Christian hip-hop artist Shai, on his own story of fatherlessness and faith.

With a new Introduction by the author, this seminal classic examines the hidden struggle faced by millions of men: how to reconcile their childhood images of their fathers as silent, stoic breadwinners with the life they want to live now.

When recently divorced Rob Kozak’s eight-year-old son Bobby moves from Canada to Australia with his mother, Rob’s entire life changes. But although his son is literally on the other side of the world, Rob soon discovers that the vast distance between them is not insurmountable. Originally started as a journal to help him cope with the loss as well as record the joys of yearly visits with his son, Finding Fatherhood: Lessons Learned from Separation is the story of how Rob managed to maintain a loving, involved relationship with Bobby, even at such a great distance. It is also a delightful chronicle of their adventures together over six extended Australian holidays. During the months he was away from Bobby, a period referred to as the “desert times,” Rob reflected on and wrote about what it takes to be a good man and a good father until he could be back in the oasis of Bobby’s company. Part memoir, part Australian adventure and part portrait of a touching and unbreakable bond between father and son that couldn’t be severed by geography, Finding Fatherhood will inspire, bring comfort and offer hope to parents who are separated from their children.

When recently divorced Rob Kozak’s eight-year-old son Bobby moves from Canada to Australia with his mother, Rob’s entire life changes. But although his son is literally on the other side of the world, Rob soon discovers that the vast distance between them is not insurmountable. Originally started as a journal to help him cope with the loss as well as record the joys of yearly visits with his son, Finding Fatherhood: Lessons Learned from Separation is the story of how Rob managed to maintain a loving, involved relationship with Bobby, even at such a great distance. It is also a delightful chronicle of their adventures together over six extended Australian holidays. During the months he was away from Bobby, a period referred to as the “desert times,” Rob reflected on and wrote about what it takes to be a good man and a good father until he could be back in the oasis of Bobby’s company. Part memoir, part Australian adventure and part portrait of a touching and unbreakable bond between father and son that couldn’t be severed by geography, Finding Fatherhood will inspire, bring comfort and offer hope to parents who are separated from their children.

Maxwell sees himself as a Natural Born Player. He makes babies, but he is father to none of his children. Veronica thinks otherwise. She spends months tracking Maxwell down and corners him for the 3 years child support he owes her; but she wants more than the money. Veronica is determined that Maxwell is going to be a father to their son. Maxwell is overcome with guilt and shame, when Veronica reminds him of his 14 year old son that he abandoned. He shows concern, when she tells him that his son was running with a notorious gang in North London. A nightmare he has sends Maxwell looking for his son Raymond. In his dream he sees his son getting shot in the back of his head, by a rival gang member. He goes looking for, and finds Raymond. Raymond rejects Maxwell. Maxwell has the compulsion to wrench Raymond from the tight grip of the brutal “Pit Bull Posse” gang. He finds himself in grave danger and gets close to losing his life, when he is stabbed by “Mad Dog,” the leader of the gang. A second encounter with the gang leader brings Maxwell even closer to death, when “Mad Dog” shoots at him at close range and the gun jams. Maxwell’s past is fast catching up with He goes in search of his 12 year old daughter that he claims he had no knowledge of, when Veronica reminds him another girl who fell for his charm and ended up with a baby. Maxwell has another situation to deal with, when he finds his daughter and her mother. He is enraged, when he discovers that Tamara his daughter was being molested by her mother’s boyfriend. The boyfriend is also a woman beater who threatens and intimidates his woman. He threatens her with violence if she attempts to leave him. Maxwell faces off with the boyfriend in a confrontation, when he tells the bully he is taking his daughter and her mother with him. Maxwell finds himself in the Old Bailey Criminal Court, when he is charge with manslaughter. Will Maxwell lose his freedom? Will Maxwell be able to able to compensate his children for years he was absent from their lives? Will it be possible for him to give up his life as a Player to become a Family Man?

It's official: Dads need a rebrand. The Father Hood celebrates the rapidly-growing tribe of hands-on dads who are discovering that fatherhood is the making of them. "The most important thing about being a dad is to be an example." Mark Wahlberg Welcome to The Father Hood. Where we celebrate the growing tribe of hands-on dads who are discovering that becoming a father is the greatest opportunity a man can have to be better than he's ever been before; stronger, wiser and more compassionate. But there is no instruction manual or benchmark for modern dads aside from one golden rule: keep showing up. With a mix of celebrity interviews - from Hugh Jackman, David Beckham, Osher Gunsberg and many more - as well as quotes and stats that capture the rise of the hands-on dad, The Father Hood is the guide to helping modern dads thrive and survive in the only job that really counts.