Book description
THE STORY OF FATHERHOOD AND WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A FATHER TODAY, BASED ON A DECADE-LONG STUDY OF NEW AND EXPECTANT FATHERS.
Becoming a father is one of most common but also one of the most profoundly life-altering experiences a man can have. It is up there with puberty,ā¦
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Dr Machin draws on her research and the latest findings in genetics, neuroscience and psychology to tell the story of fatherhood. She will show the extraordinary physiological changes a man undergoes when he becomes aĀ father,Ā investigate how a manās genes can influence what sort ofĀ fatherĀ he will be, and will show how aĀ dadĀ makes a unique contribution to his childāsĀ life,Ā helping to foster independence of mind and spirit.
From Mark's list on for new fathers about their mental health.
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