Papadaddy's Book for New Fathers: Advice to Dads of All Ages

By: Clyde Edgerton

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Synopsis: Clyde Edgerton has four kids ranging in age from 6 to 31 years old. After three decades of fatherhood, there are certain things he has learned during his tenure. His way of raising his children involves, of course, lots of humor (don't curse near a mimicking child), but also the sound advice of a lifelong educator (you can't start reading to a baby too early). With PAPADADDY'S BOOK FOR NEW FATHERS, a great storyteller gives wise counsel to new parents--both fathers and mothers, young and old alike. Writing from experience, observation, and his vivid imagination, Clyde Edgerton conveys both caution and joy--mostly joy.nd will be falling down a lot. Assemble the crib before the baby is born." "By the way, I'd suggest that you do not video record the birth until after the birth part." "When a father is afraid of making his child unhappy, and thus asks the child to make certain kinds of decisions, like "Well, Johnny, would you like to go to bed or stay up?" then the father may in a few years be taking directions from a worried, impatient, frowning, unsteady child." Writing from experience, observation, and his imagination, Clyde Edgerton provides caution and joy in equal measure. Happy Father's Day!