[Dummies 01] • Dad's Guide to Baby's First Year For Dummies, 1 by Perkins, Sharon -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Table of Contents Introduction

About This Book Foolish Assumptions Icons Used in This Book Beyond the Book Where to Go from Here

Part 1: From Here to Paternity: Conception to Birth

Chapter 1: Fatherhood

Dispelling Common Myths about Fatherhood Only Fools Rush In Introducing the New-Generation Dad The Seven Habits of Highly Successful Dads Help, I’m a Dad!

Chapter 2: Getting Pregnant

Here Comes the Fun Part Understanding What Can Go Wrong OMG, You’re Going to Be a Dad

Chapter 3: Pregnancy: A Drama in Three Acts

Act One: The First Trimester Act Two: The Second Trimester Act Three: The Third Trimester

Chapter 4: Preparing for a Baby in the House

Getting the Right Gear Making Room for the Baby Filling the Changing Table Being Prepared for What’s Coming

Chapter 5: It’s Showtime! Birth

The Final Countdown Action! The Process of Labor The Big Moment Has Arrived Welcoming Your Baby to the Real World

Part 2: The First Year

Chapter 6: Being Dad to a Newborn

Dealing with the Aftershock Looking after a Newborn Juggling Your Other Priorities

Chapter 7: The First Three Months

Getting to Know Your Baby Being a Real Hands-On Dad Understanding Your Baby’s Development Looking at Male and Female Postpartum Depression

Chapter 8: Months Three to Six

Watching Your Growing Baby Getting On with Life Leaving Your Baby with Others

Chapter 9: Months Six to Twelve

Keeping Up with Baby Playtime with Daddy Here Come Some Milestones

Part 3: The Toddler Years

Chapter 10: Toddling Toward Two: Months 12–24

Hey, You Have a Toddler Now Conscious Fathering A Busy Year for Your Little One It’s All about Me, Dad!

Chapter 11: Charging Toward Three: Months 24–36

Exploring the World with Dad You’ve Created a Genius Exploring Different Opportunities

Chapter 12: Adding to Your Family

Having Another Child Looking After Another Family Member Sibling Discipline

Part 4: The Preschool Years

Chapter 13: Fun and Games

Your Active Preschooler Keeping Your Preschooler Busy Lifelong Learning Starts Here

Chapter 14: Health and Nutrition

Food, Nutritious Food Excellent Exercise Coping with Common Health Problems

Chapter 15: Getting an Education

Exploring Education Philosophies Starting School Choosing Extracurricular Activities

Part 5: What Happens When

Chapter 16: Being a Stay-at-Home Dad

Daddy’s in Da House My Daddy Just Cares for Me The Brotherhood of Dads

Chapter 17: Serious Illness and Losing Your Baby

Avoiding Health Problems Coping with Illness and Injury Preparing for the End Dealing with the Unthinkable

Chapter 18: Disabilities, Disorders, and Special Conditions

What Is a Disability, Anyway? Being on a New Journey When Your Child Is Disabled Access for People with Disabilities

Chapter 19: Separation and Divorce

Taking Action if Your Marriage Is on the Rocks Splitting Up Are You Still Dad? Becoming the Primary Caregiver Introducing a Stepmom

Part 6: The Part of Tens

Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Improve Your Partner’s Pregnancy Experience

Take Care of Your Partner Get on the Wagon Give Your Partner Some “Me” Time Every Now and Then Be There for the Medical Stuff Get with the Program Go on a Babymoon Be Excited about Becoming a Dad Celebrate! Record That Beautiful Belly Keep Telling Your Partner How Beautiful She Is

Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Bond with Your Newborn Baby

Be 100 Percent Committed Be at the Birth Get Up Close and Personal Ready, Set … Read! Engage in Tummy Time Be Hands-On — Literally Be the Paparazzi Get Creative Take a Walk Get Your Hands Dirty

Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Engage with a Toddler

Building an Obstacle Course Getting Handy Playing Chase and Tag Putting Together Puzzles Blowing Up Balloons Tossing Around a Ball Playing Water Games Creating Art Encouraging a Love of Reading Stacking Blocks and Building

Part 7: Appendixes

Appendix A: Resources for Dads

Child Care and Education Child Development Child Safety Disability, Illnesses, and Conditions Divorce and Separation General Fatherhood Grief and Baby Loss Health Multiple Births Palliative Care Postpartum Depression Pregnancy and Birth SIDS and SUDI

Appendix B: Glossary

About the Authors Advertisement Page Connect with Dummies End User License Agreement

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