Dad to dad : parenting like a pro : expert advice, guidance, and insight from a pediatrician-dad

Through practical dos and don'ts and authoritative advice, this handbook from a modern-day pediatrician father helps dads navigate the often intimidating road of parenthood—from newborn babies to the teen years. In a humorous “been there, done that” tone, the doctor gives dads the confidence to address any number of day-to-day issues like an old pro. Starting with the basics of infant and child development and diapering and feeding, he outlines what to expect and how to handle various situations. With chapters ranging from Crying Foul: Why Is My Baby Crying? and Heating and Cooling: Fevers and What to Do About Them to Water Water Everywhere: Is This Bedwetting Normal? and It's Complicated: Dealing with Non-Traditional Parenting Relationships, his sound wisdom allays dads' fears.

Through practical dos and don’ts and authoritative advice, this handbook from a modern-day pediatrician father helps dads navigate the often intimidating road of parenthood—from newborn babies to the teen years. In a humorous “been there, done that” tone, the doctor gives dads the confidence to address any number of day-to-day issues like an old pro. Starting with the basics of infant and child development and diapering and feeding, he outlines what to expect and how to handle various situations. With chapters ranging from Crying Foul: Why Is My Baby Crying? and Heating and Cooling: Fevers and What to Do About Them to Water Water Everywhere: Is This Bedwetting Normal? and It’s Complicated: Dealing with Non-Traditional Parenting Relationships, his sound wisdom allays dads’ fears.

All fathers have heard it before-having a baby really changes your life. And maybe they felt like David L. Hill, MD, FAAP, author of Dad to Parenting Like a Pro. Dr Hill is a dad himself and a pediatrician in practice. Inside this practical yet humorous book, dads and dads-to-be will find helpful information on topics such as -Infant and child development -Baby basics- crying, sleeping, pooping, and eating -Everyday illnesses and what to look for - fevers, ear infections, colds, stomach bugs, and sore throats -A guide to vaccines, when to get them, and just what they're for -Sound advice to cope with toddlerhood and beyond After reading Dad to Dad, fathers will feel more comfortable about fatherhood and have answers to day-to-day parenting issues at their fingertips. All fathers have heard it before-having a baby really changes your life. And maybe they felt like David L. Hill, MD, FAAP, author of Dad to Dad: Parenting Like a Pro. Dr Hill is a dad himself and a pediatrician in practice. Inside this practical yet humorous book, dads and dads-to-be will find helpful information on topics such as-Infant and child development-Baby basics- crying, sleeping, pooping, and eating-Everyday illnesses and what to look for - fevers, ear infections, colds, stomach bugs, and sore throats-A guide to vaccines, when to get them, and just what they're for-Sound advice to co A pediatrician relates practical advice for fathers about child rearing, covering such topics as infant and child development, everyday illnesses, vaccines, and potty training