Addiction is a disease. So is Cancer. Decades ago we whispered when speaking of a Cancer diagnosis. Today, through awareness, it is appalling to think there was ever a stigma attached to Cancer. Instead we are now vocal about Cancer, we seek answers, we seek cures, and we seek prayer. However, the stigma attached to the disease of Addiction is still very real. The diagnosis is still whispered. Pride Aside is one Father's attempt to be vocal, to share answers he has discovered, to share tre...

A remarkable memoir that shows the capacity of the human heart to heal after the challenge of having to say goodbye.Even the hardest lessons contain great gifts.Jim Beaver and his wife Cecily Adams appeared to have it all-following years of fertility treatments, they were finally parents and they were building their dream home and successful Hollywood careers. Life was good. But then their daughter, Maddie, was diagnosed as autistic. Weeks later, C...

Markus Keinhorst’s debut book FTD (First Time Dad) was developed from a desire to record the key events leading up to his son Max’s birth and first year milestones. The notion that it may enlighten anticipating and new fathers, or parents, during an exciting and nervous time in their lives developed the as he recorded significant events and magical moments. The book is written to highlight potential expectations for new fathers and also introduce topics with ‘real’ life examples. It does n...

Whether it's a waterslide adventure gone sideways, a four-year-old warning his little brother about hell in the bathtub, or a lovestruck teen showing off on a ski-slope, this hit book from award-winning author and humor columnist Phil Callaway turns life's bloopers and blunders into timeless lessons for young and old alike. Honey, I Dunked the Kids is a collection of captivating tales from the bright side of family life. You'll find yourself greatly encouraged - and deeply touched...

As the father of three daughters, the author became extremely concerned about the rapid and constant erosion of female dignity in our society—video vixens, sex tapes, multiple sex partners, etc. Research shows that girls with an unstable father figure are more likely to have an unplanned pregnancy, low self-esteem, be a school dropout, and become involved in drugs and alcohol. This book should be read by every father, as a no-holds-barred guide to having a heart-to-he...

Divorced Dads can be Mum and Dad if they have to. And even if they don't want to go that far, many of them want to be the best Dads, despite being separated from their kids. The difficulty for Dads is that there's little understanding of fatherhood until after it happens. To men, it seems that women are pre-programmed to deal with children. Then when they are separated from a child after divorce, the trauma can be beyond expression and Dads need the serious assistance to help them conquer the...

“When faced with first-time fatherhood at the age of 49, I didn't know whether to celebrate with champagne... or hemlock. But it's turned out to be the best thing I've ever done," writes author Len Filppu in PRIME TIME DADS: 45 Reasons to Embrace Midlife Fatherhood. PRIME TIME DADS puts forth in humorous, heartfelt, real-life essays the radical notion that mature men are well-suited for the foxhole of fatherhood, that rather than being just better late than never, midlife fatherhood can ac...

As a dad, you are the most important man in your children’s lives! You are your son’s first hero and your daughter’s first romance. The impact you have on them as their dad will last a lifetime.It is a challenging time in history to be a father. The quality of what we bring as fathers is grounded in who we are as men; yet the role of men and the definition of masculinity has never been so unclear. Dad addresses this challenge directly. It speaks to the hearts of me...

Life isn't easy, especially for young men growing up without a role model that offers encouragement and direction. Most of these young men never find a safe place to go for straight answers that will help them find the direction and courage to be the man they want to become.Straight Up! is filled with sound fatherly advice for a fatherless generation. It's the kind of candid, sometimes in-your-face, straight talk that will help readers not just to get by in life but get ahead!...

The Wow Dad! books give you simple and interesting ways to amaze, entertain and educate your child anytime and anywhere. Think of Wow Dad! as a toolbox of fun and learning. You don’t need empty cereal boxes, paint, glitter or glue; whether you're outdoors, in a restaurant, on the road or anywhere else you'll be ready to have some fun together with the ideas in these books.

Your first time of pregnancy can be pretty exciting and overwhelming at the same time for both you and your partner. Knowing what to do, what to eat and ways of preventing possible complications is the key to having a thrilling pregnancy experience. There are numerous things you need to know that are very crucial. Some of these are important for the growth and development of the fetus and your own personal health while others (things to avoid) may be harmful to your health and the health o...

You’ve heard all about it in recent years – the number of stay-at-home dads in North America just keeps climbing, gender roles are evolving, and the traditional family unit will never be the same. The media loves to spit out endless stats and numbers, while trying to make sense of the broader effects on society at large. But, what all of these news stories are missing is a truly honest and entertaining perspective of an experienced stay-at-home father, and his decade-long journey from a ty...