Becoming a dad
http://www.wiscnews.com/wde/opinion/469274
As part of my reporter duties I decided to write a column about becoming a first-time dad. If my editor liked it, there may be more to come. But until then, enjoy.
As part of my reporter duties I decided to write a column about becoming a first-time dad. If my editor liked it, there may be more to come. But until then, enjoy.
Did you ever try looking at Expectant Father books on Amazon? Mohamed bought a few when I was expecting. He found somewhere around 25- between pregnancy to baby's first year- a lot were very well written. There are even some with sports themes, so maybe you could read those. :)
ReplyDeleteP.S. As many dolls as I've bought Leah, she STILL would prefer DUMP TRUCKS!!! Don't go by those antiquated gender roles. He just may like a little doll to play with. Didn't you have one? "My Little Buddy" I think it was? Just try not to put TOO much pressure on him with the sports thing- not all little boys are natural athletes, or even have an interest (not to mention girls can play sports too! :P )
I also had a problem finding good "dad" books for dads trying to prep themselves. We also got the Caveman's book but it was so dumbed down I also ended up tossing it. So, if you end up writing one, you can certainly fill a vaccuum!
ReplyDeleteAs far as sports... well, you've got a little bit to wait, but one thing I've learned: kids like imitating their parents, for better or worse!
I was told after writing my column that a columnist at one of our sister papers, Ben Bromley, wrote a short book called "Daddy Dumbest." And I'm told it's pretty good. So I might look into that.
ReplyDeleteIt'd be nice to have a book that didn't assume that dads are complete idiots. It's true; many of us aren't geniuses, but we don't need to be talked down to.
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