Guest 1: Darci Klein, author of To Full Term
Topic: Triumphing over miscarriage.
Issues: Half of all miscarriages are caused by chromosomal abnormalities—but the other are not; understanding options; confronting resisting medical professionals and treating medical conditions that may be causing miscarriages or premature births.
Guest 2: Mark Crawford, author of When Two Become Three
Topic: Nurturing your marriage after baby arrives.
Issues: Over 90 percent of couples say there’s more tension in their relationship in the year after becoming parents than before; the biggest sources of new-parent conflicts and how to deal with it; redefining “fair” and “equality” at home; understanding the different ways moms and dads react to new-parent stress.
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"When I diagnose a pregnancy in one of my patients, I put this book on the must-read list."
--Lissa Rankin, M.D. OB/GYN, physician and author of What's Up Down There? Questions You'd Only Ask Your Gynecologist If She Was Your Best Friend
"Seemingly every topic of concern is covered... a must-have for anyone expecting."
--Publishers Weekly
"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
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“Armin Brott is totally believable, funny, and knowledgeable. The DVD is loaded with extremely helpful information and is nicely put together with beautiful graphics. A must-have for anyone who's ever heard, 'Honey, we're pregnant...'"
—Marcus, Santa Fe, NM
“Toolbox for New Dads offers fathers an education in everything from holding a baby to staying connected to your partner.”
—Mothering Magazine
“The perfection of his wisdom is that it’s so simple--suggestions that seem rather “duh” until you consider that when you were first home from the hospital it took days of trial and error to get into a groove.”
—Snarky Momma Blog
“Watch this DVD and be new-Daddy-in-the-know instead of being new-Daddy-in-the-dark! You’ll be glad you did, your wife will be glad you did, and most importantly, your new baby will be glad you did.”
—Zeke, Atlanta, GA
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“...stood out immediately... because of its perceptive insights”
—San Francisco Chronicle
“This book would make a great gift for any new dad.”
—Lawrence Kutner, Ph.D., author of Pregnancy and Your Baby's First Year
Winner, "Adding Wisdom Award" from Parent-to-Parent
Named one of Child Magazine's Best Parenting Books
“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
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“Brott demystifies child development and offers insight and practical advice on living with a toddler. It's a book that will make fathers understand what’s going on with their children, and enjoy the vital role they play in their kids' lives even more.”
—Pamela Abrams, former Editor-in-Chief, Child magazine
“Great book. Continuing wisdom from the guy who's really made it possible for me and so many dads I know to be as involved with our kids as we want to be. No question that this book has made me a better dad. Just ask my son.”
—Antoine, Boston, MA
“Brott discusses the larger experience of being a father, in a well-crafted, sensible manner ... gives contemporary fathers their own comprehensive reference to the challenging and delightful toddler years.”
—Ericka Lutz, Amazon.com
“Another great book in an intelligent series for dads. Armin Brott writes terrific parenting books for dads. They are well researched and the tone is encouraging and friendly.”
—Parentsworld.com
Armin Brott has a way of addressing the concerns of parenting in a humorous, honest, and educated way. More than just a parenting book though, he also discusses the issues within the other relationships in your life and offers great solutions and tips on how to cope.
--Meighan, SC