Fatherhood, Motherhood, Parenting, Parent Participation, Child Care, Education & Reference, Parenting & Relationships 

Men becoming fathers today face new challenges as they increase their involvement in the family and participation in the birth of their children. Using real stories and solid research the author provides information, ideas and ‘Power Tools’ to assist expectant and new dads in navigating this territory. Men are also presented with innovative ways to support their partner and child as the family enters this new phase of life together.This book offers a delightful exploration into who we are and how we got to be this way and what do we, as fathers, really want for our families.Patrick Houser is a father and a grandfather. His second son’s arrival was the first documented waterbirth in the US. This led him to nearly 25 years of support for birth choices and working with parents. He has gained wide experience from various fields including construction, natural health, a degree in marketing and study in psychology and sociology. Patrick is also director of Fathers-To-Be, a new concept in birth education, for parents and childbirth professionals and educators."As fatherhood approached I found very few ways to sustain my experience of becoming a father. Patrick's book gave me an opportunity to explore my relationship with myself, my partner, my baby and my father for which I am eternally grateful.” Jamie Colston, new father “This book provides a reassuring road map on the sometimes uncertain journey to 21st century fatherhood. The author provides information, ideas and skills so that a dad can harness his own power, pleasure, sensitivity, and strength in supporting his new family. Practical, readable and highly recommended.” Sarah J. Buckley MD, mother, author, Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering - from Amzon