A guide for new dads that goes deeper than diapers
Welcome to fatherhood! Today's dads don't need much help with feedings, naps, milestones, and being a supportive partner—but parenting for the first time comes with so much more than that. If you're feeling the weight of the stress and anxiety that can go hand-in-hand with a new baby, The New Dad Adjustment is here to offer insights from a licensed therapist on how to handle the emotional rollercoaster of your baby's first year.
How you'll do the hardest thing you've ever done—Figuring out your new identity and lifestyle as a dad is a common struggle and an ongoing process. This guide shows you ways to maximize your mental health and habits so you can be the dad you aspire to be.
Bond with your baby—Discover an extended chapter full of fun, milestone-appropriate activities you can do with your little one each month.
Advice from an expert—Author Sheehan D. Fisher, PhD, teaches at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and is a leading voice in matters of paternal depression and men's mental health. He has been profiled by The New York Times, and published in TIME, The Chicago Tribune, NPR, and The Huffington Post.