Diary of a Desperate Dad

Overview

A fresh, funny guide to modern fatherhood, full of essential advice and engaging anecdotes that take on being a "good dad" in a light-hearted, realistic wayBecoming a dad is the greatestâ€â€and, yet, the most difficultâ€â€privilege for any man. Dads don't have the same network of support that moms generally have; they're often back to work, exhausted, after only two weeks of paternity leave; and the world of diapers, bottles, and late-night feeds can leave them feeling bewildered. In between bathtime and bedtime, cleaning up, many sleepless nights, and unexpected outbursts (from both the kids and the adults), the author brings the highs and lows of fatherhood to life with hilarious stories and insightful reflections on his own very extensiveâ€â€and very hecticâ€â€experience as a dad of three. Arranged thematically, covering topics such as eating and food, manners and socializing, sibling rivalry, tantrums, and the trials and tribulations of discipline, not to mention coping with pregnancy and birth, this down-to-earth book is full of useful tips on family life with children up to school age, and will appeal to all fathers looking for a humorous and intelligent take on what it means to be a modern dad.

Author Biography

Sam Jackson is the father of three children and the author of Diary of a Desperate Dad, a popular blog about life as a dad. He is also managing editor at Classic FM and co-author of The Classic FM Hall of Fame and Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Classical Music . . . But Were Too Afraid to Ask.