Overview
Every man who struggles to balance the responsibilities of being a good husband, father and professional knows the feeling. You're on the run from meetings in the boardroom to meetings in the classroom; from the pediatrician's office to the boss's office; you have to juggle toys and files, children and clients. And the consequences of choosing one aspect over another can pile guilt upon panic upon exhaustion. But now there's help. Here is the first book written especially for the Marathon Dad.Psychotherapist John Evans, himself a Marathon Dad of three, presents practical and psychologically sound advice toward solving the problems inherent in combining a career and fatherhood. Evens shows that a working father doesn't have to sacrifice what is most important in his career or his home in order ot be successful on both fronts; what the Marathon Dad does have to do is make significant changes in the way he does things. This book guides you through that process, step by careful step.
Evans shows how to establish realistic priorities, manage time effectively, and communicate clearly -- the keys to enjoying your roles as a worker and as a husband and parent. It helps you answer questions that plague all working parents: How can I be in two places at once? How can I do my best at two conflicting tasks? How can I love two things equally?
Marathon Dad is an action plan for working fathers, never confusing the roles of father and mother. Some of the problems of the Marathon Dad and the Supermom are shared, but a successful Maraton Dad works with his partner to keep the family strong: There's much more involved than just deciding whose turn it is to go grocery shopping. The author gives you real-world programs and guidance on how to stop an overloaded schedule from claiming emotional fulfillment and intimacy as its casualties -- strengthening your relationship with your children and your wife.
Can a man be a first-rate, fully committed husband, father and professional, all at the same time? No doubt about it: with dedication, commitment, and prioritizing, Marathon Dads can have the best of all worlds. At last, here's a book that's full of down-to-earth advice to show you exactly how it's done.
Offers practical advice on how to balance the demands of career and fatherhood, establish realistic priorities, effectively manage time, and strengthen family relationships.