Jill Smokler
New York Times Bestselling Author and Creator of Scary Mommy
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Recommended by Jill Smokler
“While nothing can truly prepare a man for fatherhood, this book comes pretty darn close. Part handbook, part handholding, Adrian’s words will comfort and prepare even the most terrified dads-to-be. Your partners will thank you, I promise!” (from Amazon)
Become an excellent first-time dad and a supportive partner with this go-to-guide to fatherhood! Being a great dad doesn't mean being perfect; it means participating in the experience with empathy and confidence. From the basics of pregnancy, to designing a birthing plan, and tips on being helpful and supportive for your partner, this guide provides all the need-to-know information on how to be a fully prepared parent. We're Pregnant! The First Time Dad's Pregnancy Handbook is the perfect choice for first-time dads. It offers practical advice and knowledge necessary for pregnancy. Featuring must-ask questions for the doctor, milestone trackers, and more, this funny and friendly standout among dad pregnancy books also takes you beyond the due date, offering a helping hand on how to plan and perfect your own style of childcare. There are plenty of pregnancy books for first time moms out there, get one aimed especially at dads that helps you: Focus on one month at a time ― Organized by each month in each trimester, this baby book for dad explains what to expect, when, and which milestones are coming up for your new baby. Find insight on issues big & small ― Learn how to thrive as new parents with useful tips on everything from bottle temperature to bonding with your new baby. Look forward to your growing family ― Keep your relationship positive and healthy by setting family goals like creating a fun pregnancy announcement or planning a relaxing trip. Be a pro parent with this relatable new dad book that covers everything the expectant father needs to know.
Recommended by Jill Smokler
“For those of us who were shocked to discover that modern motherhood is a den of insanity, Leslie Bruce is a lifeline.” (from Amazon)
A much-needed voice of encouragement for every woman who had a baby and lost her mind Sometimes, motherhood feels never-ending. A child is born, chaos ensues, and it seems like life will never return to normal. In You Are a F*cking Awesome Mom, award-winning journalist and Instagram star Leslie Anne Bruce acknowledges that, yes, motherhood is a total mind f*ck-but then she offers the self-empowerment lessons new mothers need to get through the psychic upheaval and emerge stronger than ever. After childbirth, a woman's body, her relationships, and her very sense of self are tested like never before. Bruce encourages readers to look past the sugarcoated truisms about the miracles of child-rearing in order to embrace the real joys of motherhood, spit-up stains and all. Loaded with unfettered support from a mom who has been through it all, You Are a F*cking Awesome Mom offers a lifeline of encouragement, inspiration, and community for the new mama who got a baby, lost her mind, and desperately wants to find herself again.

