Moms have hundreds of parenting advice books willing to tackle the more
cringe-inducing questions of parenthood. But what about books for the
other half of the equation: the dads? Man vs. Child is a funny, fresh
take on the parenting guide, written from the dad's perspective.
Author and popular Upright Citizens Brigade performer Doug Moe knows
first-time fathers are as worried about being terrible at their new
terrifying jobs as new moms are. But while most modern fathering guides
center on men's oafish parental failings, Man vs. Child forgoes
condescension in favor of fresh and irreverent wit. This guide for
first-time dads tackles funny but important questions, like how to be a
good dad without becoming a BabyBjörn-wearing tool in the process, or
what to do if your child loves your iPad more than they love you. From
caring for a newborn to dealing with a kid on the verge of adolescence,
author Doug Moe breaks fatherhood down into survival lessons like "Time
to Decide About God" and quizzes that ask dads to reflect on hilarious
parenting questions like "Is My Child Too Annoying for This Restaurant?"
Chapters include:
-Newborn: Keeping This Weird Thing Alive Awhile, Even As It Tries to
Kill You
-Your Interesting Baby, Maybe the Most Interesting Baby Ever
-Man v Toddler: Does Your Toddler Want to Kill You?
-Now That My Kid Doesn't Need Me, What Is My Life Worth?
Balancing relatable humor with heartfelt advice, Man vs. Child will
appeal to any dad looking for both laughs and real guidance from a man
who has had--and survived--these experiences himself. A perfect Father's
Day gift or present for a first-time dad!
