Overview
Daddy Smarts is a commonsense guide for men on the cusp of first-time fatherhood. With tons of stories from actual dads, Daddy Smarts is filled with real-life examples from fathers around the country of every ethnic, religious, and economic background. Down-to-earth and conversational, it fills in prospective dads on the joys and realities of fatherhood.Synopsis
Charts the whole course,from the treacherous negotiations about whether to have kids and the ardent attempts at conception to planning for the event, navigating the hospital experience, and bringing your baby home.
Library Journal
This handbook for first-time dads contains brief, basic facts about pregnancy, birth, and its aftermath. It cuts to the chase of the major milestones, such as the positive pregnancy test, the actual day of birth, and the baby's one-month mark. Fathers without prior exposure to pregnancy, childbirth, or child rearing will find this book very helpful. By the same token, it leaves very little to the imagination by condensing and bottom-lining most issues and topics. Though brief, the 36 sections even have review tips to encapsulate highpoints. Future fathers who require a broader scope will enjoy Kevin Nelson's The Daddy Guide (Contemporary Bks., 1998), with chapters on birth, childcare, cooking, money, and more. Libraries might also consider Gene B. Williams's The New Father's Panic Book (Avon, 1997), which covers the same time line without Richardson's compressed format. Recommended for public libraries. Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.\