The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Being An Expectant Father

Author Joe Kelly
From the home pregnancy test to handing out cigars . . . and beyond. 

Dads-to-be often worry more than they let on about the emotional, financial, and physical changes that come with their partners’ pregnancies. The Pocket Idiot’s Guide® to Being an Expectant Father shows you how to get ready for the most important role of your life.

In this Pocket Idiot’s Guide®, you get:
•  Idiot-proof tips on setting up the nursery and babyproofing your home.
•  Straight talk on how having a baby will impact your finances—and what you can do to prepare.
•  A trimester-by-trimester account of changes in both baby and mom.
•  Practical ways to get attuned  to your baby’s schedule—and bond with the little one, too!
Joe Kelly is the founder and president of the national nonprofit organization Dads and Daughters, and the author of the book by the same name. He was awarded the 1995 Parenting Achievement Award from Parenting magazine and is the proud father of twin daughters, Mavis and Nia. View titles by Joe Kelly

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From the home pregnancy test to handing out cigars . . . and beyond. 

Dads-to-be often worry more than they let on about the emotional, financial, and physical changes that come with their partners’ pregnancies. The Pocket Idiot’s Guide® to Being an Expectant Father shows you how to get ready for the most important role of your life.

In this Pocket Idiot’s Guide®, you get:
•  Idiot-proof tips on setting up the nursery and babyproofing your home.
•  Straight talk on how having a baby will impact your finances—and what you can do to prepare.
•  A trimester-by-trimester account of changes in both baby and mom.
•  Practical ways to get attuned  to your baby’s schedule—and bond with the little one, too!

Author

Joe Kelly is the founder and president of the national nonprofit organization Dads and Daughters, and the author of the book by the same name. He was awarded the 1995 Parenting Achievement Award from Parenting magazine and is the proud father of twin daughters, Mavis and Nia. View titles by Joe Kelly

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