You the Daddy

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“By far the best parenting book for dads-to-be” – Dadsnet

Welcome to the hands-on dad’s guide to fatherhood – for anyone who’s embarking on the rollercoaster ride of parenting but doesn’t know where to begin

Split into digestible chapters, this book provides practical and easy-to-follow advice on every stage of pregnancy, birth and the early years of parenthood – up until your baby’s three – including essentials such as:

– Supporting your partner as she grows a baby
– Preparing for your new arrival
– Being the best birth partner you can be
– A step-by-step guide to life with a newborn
– The journey of your child’s development and advice on raising well-rounded toddlers
– Looking after your mental health while providing for your family

Expectations of new dads and the roles we play have never been greater. This is a life-changing time for you and your partner and the prep work starts now.

Reviews

The book that all mums-to-be will want their partners to read!
Lindsay Kerrigan, midwife and health visitor
How I wish I'd had this amazing book as an expectant dad! Giles has achieved the impossible and created a parenting manual for dads that makes sense. I cannot recommend it highly enough!
Matt Coyne, Sunday Times bestselling author
A practical, honest and reassuring guide from the nicest dad on Instagram
Sarah Turner, author of The Unmumsy Mum
This book is a must-read for anyone navigating the highs and lows of early parenting and everything in between. Giles has structured the chapters so well, making all the important stuff simple to understand and easy to digest in an honest and practical way. A valuable resource for parents and caregivers!
Jo Wimble-Groves, entrepreneur and author of Rise of the Girl
By far the best parenting book for dads-to-be
Dadsnet
The book all new mums wish their partner would read! An essential book giving new dads the guidance they need to support their partners with love and care.
Cat Sims, author, podcaster and content creator
Giles has drawn upon his hard-won wisdom as a dad to create this comprehensive guide to fatherhood. A useful handbook that covers all of the bewildering challenges you will face as a dad. Well worth a read!
Henry King and Gregg Stone, co-founders of the parenting platform Hank
Giles has created the ultimate guide to becoming a dad. Full of helpful hints, with a much-needed dash of humour. It's the perfect book to help navigate the rollercoaster ride called parenting.
Emma Conway, award-winning content creator and writer (also known as @brummymummyof2)
Mums do the heavy lifting of pregnancy and childbirth, often feeling like their other half doesn't understand them at all. Giles' excellent book will go a long way to alleviating that disconnect - funny, down to earth and hugely informative, it might just be the ultimate guide to new parenthood for dads.
Clio Wood, women’s health expert and author of Get Your Mojo Back: Sex, Pleasure and Intimacy After Birth
Giles has written the fatherhood book every dad needs - an instruction manual on how to be a great father. Being a dad is one of the most challenging, important and wonderful roles a man will ever have. This book will help you make the most of it.
Christopher Kerr, author of the New Dad Diaries in Sorted Men's Magazine