Synopses & Reviews
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--forever. Set good priorities. Break bad habits and/or family patterns. Recognize and recover from some common fathering mistakes. Know that your words have immense power. And learn how to cultivate a lasting parent-child relationship. So, instead of wondering "e;oh man, oh man, oh man... what am I going to do now?"e; for 9 months... read this short book (plus it's pretty fun too) and get excited!
"e;Dad, your job is critical... And you can do it."e;
Review
BACK COVER:
First-Time Dad serves up first-rate advice.
Jim Daly, president and CEO, Focus on the Family and author of Stronger
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In First-Time Dad, John helps a new daddy understand what an awesome privilege it is to be a dad. I have known John Fuller for years. I trust him and value his expertise. Any new dad will feel encouraged, gain insight, and find great help, as they begin that wonderful, exciting, journey of being a new dad!
Dr. Kevin Leman, psychologist and author of Have a New Kid By Friday
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I can’t think of a better resource for new fathers than John Fuller’s excellent new book, First-Time Dad. This is exactly what is desperately needed today.
Chuck Colson, Founder, Prison Fellowship and The Colson Center for Christian Worldview
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John Fuller is a wise man—a substantial cut above the herd. When John speaks, I listen. In First-Time Dad, he speaks candidly with authority, focus and direction. If you are looking for practical biblical help in one of life’s most important assignments, being a dad, you’ve found it! This is more than just another good book on being a dad, this should be required reading for every dad.
Dr. Dennis Rainey, host, FamilyLife Today
INSIDE
About the Author
JOHN FULLER is vice president of Audio and New Media at Focus on the Family and co-host of the daily ¿Focus on the Family¿ broadcast. He leads the team that produces more than a dozen Focus programs reaching millions of listeners around the world. Many of these features and podcasts are also available at www.focusonthefamily.com.A media veteran of more than 30 years, John writes and speaks about creativity, media trends, influential leadership, excellence, and social media. As a father of six, he writes and speaks about strong marriages and effective parenting. John and his wife Dena are also advocates for orphan care and adoption. John has a M.A. from the University of Northern Colorado, and serves an elected member of the board of the National Religious Broadcasters.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Great Expectations
Chapter 2: What Fatherhood is All About
Chapter 3: Time and Priorities
Chapter 4: Break the Chain
Chapter 5: How a Baby Affects Your Family
Chapter 6: Loving Your Wife
Chapter 7: Loving Your Baby’s Mother
Chapter 8: Boys-n-Girls
Chapter 9: Helping Your Child Succeed
Chapter 10: The Keys to Your Child’s Heart
Chapter 11: Spiritual Formation
Chapter 12: Blink
Addendum
Notes
Acknowledgments