Description
Book SynopsisFollowing the success of the three previous volumes in this seriesThe Expectant Father, The New Father: A Dad''s Guide to the First Year and Fathering Your Toddlerthis book is similarly packed with facts, tips, and advice on all aspects of fatherhood. When is it the best time to encourage a child''s independence? What''s the difference between daycare vs. preschool? What are the unique ways fathers impact their youngster''s life? The answers to these questions and hundreds more are found in the pages of this easy-to-follow, informative volume.
With wisdom, compassion, and humour, author Armin Brott devotes a chapter to each school year from prekindergarten through the fourth grade. In each chapter he outlines the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social changes the child is going though, and examines the emotional and psychological development the father may be experiencing. He also discusses issues that develop between dad and mom as well as matters that i
Trade Review
Praise for Fathering Your School-Age Child: -- WINNER of the Independent Publisher Book Award, 2008 "A best-selling author and father of three, Brott (The Expectant Father) drolly delivers readable, practical guidance on fathering. Covering each year from three to nine, the chapters focus on the developmental states of child, father, and mother/partner as well as their relationships to one other. Considerable knowledge from parenting experts is woven into the text, and special issues (e.g., children with special needs, divorced dads) are also explored." -- Library Journal "This, thankfully, is not another one of those goofy, dumbed-down books (think sports metaphors and caveman references) that make such amusing--but unhelpful--gifts for dads. In fact, this is as informative as any traditional parenting book out there (including those aimed at the moms), and in some ways even better. Busy dads will be grateful for Brott's accessible tone and quick-and-painless format--bullet points get the basics covered on whats going on with your child, yourself and your relationship with your partner at each developmental stage." -- Newsday "Right from the beginning of this book, I found myself circling things and highlighting like mad, and saying to my wife: 'hey! listen to this!'...An excellent resource for any man who is truly interested in doing a real man's job: Being an involved father to his children." -- Parent Bloggers Network
Table of Contents
Table of Contents from Fathering Your School-Age Child: Contents Acknowledgments Introduction 3-Year Old - Bye, Bye, Baby 4-Year Old - Enough About You, Let's Talk About MEEEE! 5-Year Old - Ready, Set, Learn 6-Year Old - Your Amazing, Stretching Child 7-Year Old - The Thinker 8-Year Old - Energy to Burn 9-Year Old - Just Like a Real Person, Only Shorter Selected Bibliography Resources Index
