Diary of a Desperate Dad

* Full of essential advice and engaging personal anecdotes from a father of three under-fives.; * Addresses modern fathers' concerns about what it means to be a 'good dad' in a realistic and light-hearted way.; * Most parenting books are aimed at mothers, while those for fathers are often dry and informative, or overly jocular - Diary of a Desperate Dad fills this gap in the market.; * Published to coincide with Father's Day, this lively and uplifting book is the perfect gift for all dads - new, expectant, and old-hands ...

A fresh and funny guide to modern fatherhood.If you've ever had to navigate the sleep-deprived haze of parenting, or are looking forward to being a dad for the first time, this book is for you. In between teatime, bathtime and bedtime, clearing up sick, sleepless nights and unexpected outbursts from kids and adults alike, Sam Jackson brings the highs and lows of fatherhood to life with hilarious stories and insightful reflections on his own extensive - and hectic - experience as a dad of three young children. With useful tips on manners and socialising, mealtime strategies, sibling rivalry, and the trials and tribulations of discipline, not to mention playing your part during pregnancy and birth, Diary of a Desperate Dad is essential reading for all fathers seeking a humorous and intelligent take on what it means to be a modern dad.