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    <body><![CDATA[I liked Brott's The Expectant Father and this is his follow up book after your child is born.  It's concise and covers a lot of ground.  I'm enjoying it and it's helpful.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[A nice overview of what to expect during each month of a child's first year.  The author has a progressive view of how fathers should be involved in child rearing.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Bought this book for Ben but since we don't have any other &quot;how-to-raise-baby&quot; books, I've been reading it. It's been informative, interesting, and helpful. ]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Not many child care/pregnancy books are written especially for fathers; Armin Brott brought us the first of this subgenre. It is refreshing as a new father to have a book that addresses my needs and emotional experience. I don’t have to edit the text in my head, as when I’m reading books written...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5496668">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Its the perfect follow up to The Expectant Father, which was the perfect paternally preparatory book. ]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Not as good as the Expectant Father, but still a good book.  I rented it from the library, but I think this would be good to have as a reference, because in the beginning of every chapter (month 1, month 2, etc.) is a short list of what to expect from your child.  Since I'm returning this to the lib...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/34116365">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[The best-selling series of parenting handbooks for new dads is now available in a two-volume boxed set.  <p>An ideal gift for the birth of a child, these books skillfully and with humor guide men through the daunting experience of being a new father, from birth through the toddler years. The first volume, The New Father: A Dad's Guide to the First Year, answers hundreds of questions, such as, How can you become an effective, involved father when you see your baby for only half an hour after work every day? and What is the best way to start saving for your child's college education? Author Armin Brott charts the physical, intellectual, verbal, and emotional changes the child is going through, and examines the emotional and psychological developments the father may be experiencing. He suggests activities appropriate to each month and covers such parenting issues as finding quality child care and understanding changes in the relationship with one's partner.   <p>The second volume, The New Father: A Dad's Guide to the Toddler Years, devotes a chapter to every three months of the second and third years, addressing such questions as, At what age should you introduce your child to computers? and what guidelines should you follow when choosing a preschool? Following the format of the previous volume, this book examines a multitude of topics, including dealing with the baby's fears, choosing play activities, developing a parenting style, toilet training, and teaching kids about money.  <p>Incorporating the author's and other fathers' personal experiences, as well as the advice of top researchers in the field, the books are illustrated with delightful cartoons that will make even the most anxious father chuckle.</p></p></p>]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[I think these books are very comprehensive: covering a variety of different topics. I also like that it was written by a dad which gives a neat perspective on parenting, child development, etc. I didn't think everything was 100% accurate, but it is written very simply so that it can be a quick read ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/13077137">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[A fabulous month-by-month guide to what to expect from your baby during the first year, as well as other good fatherly advice. I’ll be reading this again when the next kid comes along.]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[The best-selling series of parenting handbooks for new dads is now available in a two-volume boxed set.  <p>An ideal gift for the birth of a child, these books skillfully and with humor guide men through the daunting experience of being a new father, from birth through the toddler years. The first volume, The New Father: A Dad's Guide to the First Year, answers hundreds of questions, such as, How can you become an effective, involved father when you see your baby for only half an hour after work every day? and What is the best way to start saving for your child's college education? Author Armin Brott charts the physical, intellectual, verbal, and emotional changes the child is going through, and examines the emotional and psychological developments the father may be experiencing. He suggests activities appropriate to each month and covers such parenting issues as finding quality child care and understanding changes in the relationship with one's partner.   <p>The second volume, The New Father: A Dad's Guide to the Toddler Years, devotes a chapter to every three months of the second and third years, addressing such questions as, At what age should you introduce your child to computers? and what guidelines should you follow when choosing a preschool? Following the format of the previous volume, this book examines a multitude of topics, including dealing with the baby's fears, choosing play activities, developing a parenting style, toilet training, and teaching kids about money.  <p>Incorporating the author's and other fathers' personal experiences, as well as the advice of top researchers in the field, the books are illustrated with delightful cartoons that will make even the most anxious father chuckle.</p></p></p>]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[Like all birth\parenting books it's a selective mixture of opinion and fact, but I did feel like I learned some things and will be pulling it out for reference as time goes by.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[This is a great book. I refered to this one more than my &quot;mom&quot; centered books. I found it to be a lot more non-judgemental than books written for females. SOrt of liking buying jeans.]]></body>
    
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