The Joy of Fatherhood: The First Twelve Months
by By Goldman, Marcus Jacob
Category: Family & Relationships , Parenting , Fatherhood

Being a dad is one of the oldest "professions" around. Men from all walks of life have been preparing for it, and have been both thrilled and confused by it since the beginning of time. The Joy of Fatherhood is written by a dad, for dads everywhere. The book offers guidance, tips, and advice for new fathers, and details the month-by-month developments in the new dad, his baby, and his partner.The first twelve months of life with a new baby can be joyous, frustrating, frightening, and filled with emotion. Author Marcus J. Goldman, M.D. is a father of three, and knows first-hand what's involved in fatherhood. He shares his insight and solid advice in a light-hearted yet practical way. New fathers will learn how to:hold your new babychange a diapersave money for your babychoose a baby-sitterprotect your child's futureand much more . . .Each chapter contains information on baby's physical and emotional growth; important clinical information; mom's feelings and how to maintain a healthy relationship with her; dad's emotions; as well as helpful tips, definitions, and updates on essential information. Dads' "real-life" experiences and thoughts are used throughout the book to emphasize key issues and to make difficult-to-talk-about subjects easier to understand.About the AuthorMarcus Jacob Goldman, M.D. is the father of three. A Harvard-trained psychiatrist, he has published numerous articles on mental health issues. He currently practices geriatric psychiatry and lives in Massachusetts with his wife and children.