The New Father: A Dad's Guide to The Toddler Years, 12-36 Months

by Armin A. Brott

Overview

The essential guide for fathers of one- and two-year-olds, completely revised and updated

Learn how to make a positive impact in these milestone years of your child's development, when he or she goes from crawling to walking, and from knowing just a few words to speaking in complete sentences. Armin Brott guides you through this crucial phase of fatherhood three months at a time, in the third volume of the New Father series trusted by millions of dads nationwide. Each chapter covers:

• Your child’s physical, intellectual, verbal, and emotional/social development
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• What you’re experiencing as a father
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• Age-appropriate activities you and your child can enjoy together
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• Family matters, including your relationship with your partner, sibling relationships, and more

This new edition of The New Father: A Dad’s Guide to the Toddler Years has been thoroughly updated to cover the issues dads face today, from balancing work and family to managing kids’ screen time. Dads will rely on this friendly yet authoritative book—and moms will find it helpful, too.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780789213235
Publisher:	Abbeville Publishing Group
Publication date:	05/14/2019
Series:	The New Father , #16
Edition description:	Third Edition
Pages:	336
Sales rank:	124,890
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Armin A. Brott is a nationally recognized parenting expert and the author of ten critically acclaimed books for fathers, including The New Father: A Dad’s Guide to the First Year and The New Father: A Dad’s Guide to the Toddler Years, 12–36 Months. He also writes a syndicated newspaper column, Ask Mr. Dad, and hosts a weekly radio show, Positive Parenting. To learn more, visit his website, mrdad.com.

Table of Contents

Introduction 7

12-15 Months: Getting Off on the Right (or Left) Foot 13

15-18 Months: Keeping Communication Open 55

18-21 Months: Still Wild (or Mild) after All These Months 95

21-24 Months: What Are Daddies Made Of? 126

24-27 Months: Off to School 149

27-30 Months: Time for a Financial Tune-up 182

30-33 Months: Hey, Who's in Charge Here? 213

33-36 Months: Learning to Let Go 250

Appendix: What to Do If Communication Breaks Down 270

Acknowledgments 277

Selected Bibliography 278

Resources 289

Index 294

Editorial Reviews

"Read a book? Who has time? But you’d be wise to find some so you can take advantage of a fabulous resource . . . The New Father."

Sesame Street Parents

"This book would make a great gift for any new dad."

Lawrence Kutner

Praise for The Expectant Father:

"This is an essential book for all expectant fathers." — Publisher's Weekly

"Brott writes honestly and earnestly. His wry sense of humor will be a relief to hassled parents." — Time Magazine

"…stood out immediately…because of its perceptive insights"— San Francisco Chronicle

"The best guidebook to date for both the prospective father and his partner in their journey through the nine months of pregnancy…a must for fathers-to-be." — John Munder Ross, Ph.D., author of What Men Want and Father and Child

"One would be hard put to find a question about having a baby that’s not dealt with here, all from the father’s point of view." — Library Journal

"For fathers soon expecting the ultimate gift—a new member of the family—The Expectant Father is his best friend."— CNN Interactive

"The What to Expect When You’re Expecting for men…If you know an expectant father, first baby or not, make sure he has this book." — Full-Time Dads

"…extraordinarily helpful…packed with specific advice."— Portland Oregonian

"For the dad-to-be, author Armin Brott's The Expectant Father is a terrific gift, offering insight into pregnancy and the first few weeks of parenthood." &mdash BabyCenter(dot)com

Winner, 2005 Adding Wisdom award from Parent-to-Parent

iParenting Media Award

From the Publisher

"In this third of his perfectly targeted book series for the modern dad, Brott demystifies child development. . . and make[s] fathers. . . enjoy the vital role they play in their kids lives even more. A great addition to any parenthood library."

Child magazine