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Excitement, fear, joy, and panic—new fatherhood brings it all. One moment you’re dreaming of holding your little one, the next you’re wondering how you’ll manage sleepless nights, support your partner, and stay sane. You’re not alone. Over 10% of new dads experience postpartum depression. The pressure to protect, provide, and parent perfectly is real—but you don’t have to do it alone. This guide is your lifeline. No sugarcoating—just real talk and practical tools to help you navigate the chaos of new fatherhood with ease.

Becoming a father is one of life’s most beautiful, powerful, and transformative experiences. It redefines a man's identity, reshapes his priorities, and awakens a love unlike any other. In the whirlwind of diapers, late-night feedings, and the silent worries of fatherhood, it’s easy for a new dad to forget just how much he is loved, appreciated, and seen. Fatherhood isn't just about providing or protecting—it's about being present, emotionally available, and connected.

Ready to discover the father you're meant to be? This audiobook unveils the essential insights for the modern dad, guiding you to be the hero your child looks up to. Embrace the journey of fatherhood with the wisdom and tools to navigate its challenges and joys. Many new dads feel they're stepping into the unknown. This guide is your compass, offering not just practical advice but the deeper understanding necessary to thrive in this role.

Hearing the news that your partner is pregnant is one of the most exciting moments of any man's life. It signals the start of a new chapter of your life, one filled with love, adventure, and purpose. With the right tips and guidance behind you, you can become the best possible pregnancy partner, tackle anything that is thrown at you, and develop a special bond with your unborn child.

You have a million questions racing through your mind. Am I ready to be a Dad? Can I provide the support my partner needs? Coupled with that, you feel a whirlwind of mixed emotions, including anxiety, fear, exhilaration, and worry. Just take a minute. Breathe…you've got this! It's completely normal to feel lost and overwhelmed. You are just human, after all.

Flirting is one of the most complicated and interesting of all social interactions, and many times how well flirting goes is only a moderate indicator of how great a relationship with that person is. This book will change your life by showing you the best way to flirt, then showing you the pitfalls and how to avoid them.

Hiding in Plain Sight is not another war story or celebration of strength-it's a brutally honest account of how thirty years of service as a veteran and first responder slowly dismantled one man's identity, marriage, and sense of self. Doug White opens up about post-traumatic stress injuries, emotional collapse, and the fallout of a life spent serving others while ignoring his own breaking points. But this isn't a story about trauma-it's a story about growth, honesty, and the long road back to being whole.

Becoming a super dad isn’t by chance but by choice. Discover how you can become the best father and partner, one step at a time. It’s Friday morning, and you’re all set to shut the week with a bang. The big presentation went well, and your weekend is booked with friends and fun. Then your phone rings. It’s your partner on the other side, calling to break the big news: "You’re going to be a father!" As her words echo in your head, you can’t make sense of anything. The good news is that, although challenging, fatherhood is a joyous and enriching experience.

Most parenting books out there only seem to be for mothers - but you’ve probably already noticed that. No one is helping the dads through the responsibilities of fatherhood. Fatherhood can be one of the most beautiful roles you take on in your lifetime, if you play your cards right. Inside, you will find the resources you need to travel down the line with your newborn and create an everlasting bond between father and child.

Are you sure to be ready for your first-time pregnancy? Are you experiencing both happy and fearful moods? You’re not alone. Everyday only in the United States, there are almost 17.000 new pregnancies. The average person feels the weight deriving from parents and relatives, listening only to their experience. This makes pregnancy a truly daunting chore, not the exciting and liberating journey that it’s meant to be. In the beginning you bravely endured high stress levels always wondering how you could have approached it in a correct way?

As soon as a few weeks after conception, the pregnant body sees drastic changes. Due to dramatic increases in progesterone, estrogen, and other hormones, women can experience a range of shocking symptoms. Hair will become thicker and grow in new areas, bones soften, lung capacity increases, the heart enlarges, and much more. For first-time mothers, learning to differentiate between what’s expected and what’s abnormal can eliminate a large amount of needless stress, leaving more time to think about what really matters.

Fatherhood can be a new and exciting time, but if you aren’t prepared, it can cause a whole host of challenges and difficulties. But now, this book uncovers how you can revolutionize your parenting skills and succeed in the world of fatherhood! Covering everything from the top tips you need to know to how you can manage the pressure of fatherhood, juggle your work and home life, and make enough time for your new child, this audiobook is your ultimate guide to improving your parenting skills and preventing these new responsibilities from overwhelming you.

Do you feel overwhelmed and completely unprepared for marriage? Are you worried about failing in your marriage, second-guessing your decision to even get married, or considering a divorce? Here's how to adjust to married life, build a strong foundation, and survive your first year of marriage - EVEN if you don’t know where to start.

Perhaps the most powerful influence in the world is that of a dad on his child. Baseball gloves, dirty diapers, tiny little hands, first days of school, daddy-daughter dances, and learner's permits ... and so much more! There's no way you can be ready for it all, but this is when you need to get a bit of a head start. First Time Dad by Focus on the Family ministry veteran (and father of 6) John Fuller lets you in on the stuff you really need to know ... because in just a few months or weeks or days, your life is going to change.

Because she refused to testify against her husband for actions she had already forgiven, Diana Weinberger, a former missionary, was incarcerated in an Idaho jail - a jail in which she had volunteered for a year in prison ministry! Diana's marriage was on the rocks. Years of wandering from her Christian roots had led this former YWAM missionary down paths she would later regret. She and her husband, both successful career professionals, divided their time between the world of work and the world of play - a world of bikers and wild parties.

After the sudden death of Angela's mother and shortly thereafter her sister, Angela refused to believe that she had lost them forever. She set off on a journey in search of the truth. Her mother and sister guided and supported her as she discovered a world of existence in the afterlife. They speak about their life in heaven, about God the Creator, the universe, mankind, the reason for living and the soul's purpose. The discovery and understanding that Angela experienced, brought much comfort in a time of grief.

All the best advice I have ever been given about happiness, joy and success didn't come from people telling me how I needed to change my life and my habits just to find them, it came from those who helped me discover how much happiness, joy and success I already have. In First Thing First you will discover your sources of real happiness, true joy and complete success by redefining the concepts we have all learned about these areas of our life since childhood.

Being a father is a lot like being a superhero--it can be a whole heap of fun, but the territory also comes with a fair amount of responsibility. As fathers we are expected to display a number of superhuman abilities; however, being perfect isn’t one of them. That’s right! Perfection isn’t important! But what is during these early stages of parenthood is that you whole-heartedly participate alongside mum whilst providing her a steady compassion and support. She’s going through a lot, you know.

From From Fear to Joy: The First Mom is your all-in-one guide to navigating pregnancy with clarity, confidence, and calm. Created especially for first-time moms, this book delivers compassionate, expert-backed guidance to help you move from uncertainty to empowerment—step by step.

Men love differently from women. Not better. Not worse. Just different. Becoming Love Able is a book about love, deep love, from a masculine perspective. Whether presently in an intimate partnership or wanting to be in one, the book will clarify what true love is and what specific behavioral steps a man needs to take in order to be able to create intimate, enduring relationships.