DAD, I'M COUNTING ON YOU!: How to Be a Hero in Your Baby's First 12 Months (Pregnancy to Playtime)
Language: English
Published by Justice Amaro, 2026
- Softcover
- New
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- Title
- DAD, I'M COUNTING ON YOU!: How to Be a Hero in Your Baby's First 12 Months (Pregnancy to Playtime)
- Author
- Wells, Brad
- Publisher
- Justice Amaro
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 13
- 9798992022032
- Series
- Book 2 of 3: Pregnancy to Playtime
Be the dad your baby will remember—become their hero in the first 12 months, even if you have zero experience and no clue where to start.
Are you overwhelmed by the weight of new fatherhood, unsure how to support your partner, or worried you’ll miss those first unforgettable moments? Do you catch yourself wishing for a playbook that answers real dad questions—like calming a screaming baby at 2 a.m., bonding when you can’t breastfeed, or splitting duties without drama? Are you searching for quick, honest advice that respects your journey and fits your modern family—without stereotypes, filler, or dad jokes that miss the mark?
If you nodded “yes” even once, you’re exactly who this book was written for. DAD, I'M COUNTING ON YOU! delivers the practical, confident, and judgment-free guidance every first-time dad deserves. You’ll find real stories, checklists, and dad hacks that make you feel seen, supported, and ready to take on year one like a hero.
Here’s just a glimpse of what’s inside:
- “Dad Playbooks”—month-by-month, action-packed guides for every milestone and meltdown
- The basics of calming your baby (even when nothing else works)
- Proven partner support moves that speed recovery and strengthen your bond—no guesswork required
- How to spot normal vs. “call the pediatrician” moments—peace of mind in seconds
- Honest check-ins for your mental health—plus what to do if you hit a wall
- Dad-tested night routines to outsmart “The Witching Hour” and get everyone more sleep
- Simple scripts for tough talks—from splitting baby duties to handling outdated advice
- Work-life balance hacks (including templates for setting boundaries and paternity leave tips)
- “Crisis Prep”—instant, step-by-step help for feeding, blowouts, sleep regressions, and more
- Real dad stories—crowdsourced from diverse families, so you never feel alone
- How to spot and support postpartum changes in your partner (and yourself)
- Practical checklists for every stage—from first doctor visits to must-have gear (and what you can skip)
- Age-appropriate bonding activities—skin-to-skin, dad reflexes, and building your own “dad time” rituals
- Guidance for all family types—inclusive, modern, and judgment-free, with advice that fits your unique situation
- Quick-reference visuals and digital extras—grab answers fast, even at 3 a.m. ...and much more to help you step up, show up, and thrive.
Worried this will be just another book that talks down to dads, relies on tired stereotypes, or fills pages with fluff? Not here.
DAD, I'M COUNTING ON YOU! is built for real life: concise, relatable, and organized for new dads running on zero sleep.
Every tip is practical, evidence-based, and easy to use—whether you’re in a traditional or non-traditional family, and no matter your parenting style. There’s no judgment, no “one right way,” and no wasted words—just real advice, dad to dad, from day one to year one.
You don’t need to read cover to cover—jump to what you need, when you need it.
And if your time is tight, the “Crisis Cards” have your back in any emergency.
This isn’t just a book—it’s a toolkit for building your confidence, your connection, and your legacy as a modern, hands-on dad.
Your baby is counting on you—so scroll up and click “Add to Cart” to start your hero’s journey today!
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