Sometimes it's the dad who can't seem to figure out how to prioritize the needs of his children, his wife, and his own career aspirations and personal goals. And having a father who agrees to watch the children doesn't necessarily mean he's involved if he's watching a ball game or working on his computer. Dr. Frank synthesizes hundreds of interviews and insights from his 17 years as a family therapist to help families arrive at solutions that will bring balance and fairness into their lives, and help them rediscover the true rewards of parenting. As parents work towards equilibrium in their households, they experience parenting as teamwork, not competition. In turn, time at work becomes more productive and meaningful, as does time at home.
Parents communicate their needs to each other clearly without guilt or fear.
So whether you're taking over the 2 a.m. feeding, volunteering to read to your child's kindergarten class, or finding out about your twelve year old's friends, having fathers who are equally involved as mothers in the parenting partnership lies at the very core of what it means to be a family. This book is filled with real ideas for real families - practical, purposeful things you can do to improve family life. Now in paperback, this acclaimed treasury offers real-life wisdom about what it means to be a man in the 1990s. For the first time in generations, the vital role that men play in child-rearing is being studied, discussed, and appreciated. Within that framework, the relationship between father and son is taking new directions.