Another delightful novel as part of Gill Sanderson's Special Care Baby Unit series, perfect for fans of Mia Faye, Laura Scott, Helen Scott Taylor, Grey's Anatomy and ER. Readers LOVE Gill's gripping medical romances! '...romantic, suspenseful and a great ending. I loved every part of this book' 5* reader review 'I find all of Gill Sanderson's books very readable and enjoy the escapism they give me' 5* author review 'Remarkable writer!!' 5* author review Can he retire his bachelor lifestyle, and prove what lies beneath? A&E doctor Dominic Tate is used to the commitment free, bachelor lifestyle. His comfortable position is quickly turned upside down when he discovers he is a father, and only his blood can possibly save the life of the premature infant. What Dominic thought was one carefree night of passion has now become the most important thing in his life - but Petra Morgan, the mother of his child, is less than welcoming. Can Dominic turn his back on his old lifestyle and prove to Petra he's more than what's on the surface? Don't miss Gill Sanderson's enthralling medical romances, including the A Lakeland Practice and the Good, Bad and Ugly series.

Fathers of disabled children can feel overlooked when the focus of much parenting support is aimed at mothers. Different Dads is a collection of inspiring personal testimonies written by fathers of children with a disability who reflect on their own experiences and offer advice to other fathers and families on the challenges of raising a child with a disability. The fathers featured represent a broad spectrum of experience. Their contributions reflect a wide range of cultures; some are single fathers, others are married adoptive fathers. What they all have in common are the challenges that face them and their families in raising a child with a disability. Issues explored include the reactions of family, friends and colleagues, how to deal with the organisations and professionals that support families with a disabled child, and the difficulty of being open about feelings in a culture that doesn't always expect men to have a sensitive or nurturing role. Offering direct and thoughtful perspectives on being a father of a child with a disability, this book will be a valuable source of support and information for families with disabled children, and also for health and social care professionals who work with these families.

Collection of essays by fathers on the life-altering experience of having a child with a disability.

A New York Times and USA Today bestseller! The perfect gift of love or sweet keepsake for a daughter of any age to show why Dad is so amazing! This new picture book for kids ages 3-7 and beyond is a touching story showing all the ways a father will help his daughter grow. This is the gift for every girl dad and little girl to celebrate their special bond! Featuring charming animal illustrations and heartwarming rhymes about the moments fathers and daughters share, Why a Daughter Needs a Dad is the perfect story to connect father and child together. From the first time I held you, so perfect and new, I promised to do everything that I could do To help you become your most wonderful YOU, My darling, my daughter, my girl. For new dads, fathers-to-be, or for that perfect father-daughter moment at birthdays and other special occasions, this sweet storybook celebrates how a father is always there for his little girl. reminding her to be artistic, thoughtful, honest, and smart, but most of all, true to herself.

"Regardless of the age of the father, the child's challenge, or even the gender of the essayist, Dads of Disability strives to paint pictures of a variety of different men who have one thing in common--they deeply love a child who experiences a disability. These 41 essays and poems will help fathers and those in their circle of support learn from each other. The variety of perspectives will foster important discussions." --Back cover.

This manual is intended to assist in the establishment, facilitation, leadership, and evaluation of support programs for fathers of children with disabilities. The manual begins with a foreword written by a father of a child with severe disabilities and a preface by the project director of the National Fathers' Network. An introductory chapter identifies common themes of fathers' programs (e.g., safety, camaraderie, and understanding); benefits of fathers' programs (e.g., discuss and practice the skills of caregiving); and suggestions for using the manual. The second chapter discusses patterns of family life, the father's role/reactions, and results of fathers' support programs (e.g., increased acceptance of the child). The third chapter addresses steps in starting such a group, including obtaining organizational sponsorship, recruiting fathers, determining costs, creative fund raising options, planning for child care, and locating meeting space. Principles of facilitation and leadership based on various leadership models (combinations of a professional and/or fathers facilitating the group) are covered next. Organizational activities (father/child activities, open discussion, educational opportunities, and social activities) are considered in the fifth chapter. Principles of individual and program evaluation are summarized, and the final chapter offers additional suggestions for supporting male involvement. Fifteen appendices provide sample publicity releases and forms, suggested activities, and evaluation guidelines. (Contains 21 references.) (DB)

“Like the YouTube channel, this is a touching yet informative guide for those seeking fatherly advice, or even a few good dad jokes.” — Library Journal