She's Had a Baby: And I'm Having a Meltdown

by James Douglas Barron

Book Overview

She's had the Baby, you're a daddy -- now what? James Barron draws on his own experience, the experiences of countless others, and on insights from mothers on what they think new fathers should know to offer advice on balancing the demands of being a good father and a good husband, from the infant through the toddler years. He includes tips on: recapturing the romantic days of just the two of you vacationing with toddlers distinguishing between needing...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 068816823X
• ISBN13: 9780688168230
• Release Date: May 1999
• Publisher: William Morrow & Company
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.0" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

Clearly the essential book for fathers

Although we read other books on fatherhood, Mr. Barron's content and tone were the most accessible, realistic, and - in hindsight - accurate. His humorous delivery allowed us to discuss the issues of parenting in a more relaxed atmosphere than many other books inspire. We continue to refer to it as our marriage grows and changes. We now give this book to all our friends who are expecting.

Terrific "tell it like it is" guide for new fathers

This is a wonderful book for new dads. My husband and I read it together and laughed all the way through at the memories it evoked of coping with the trying times of our daughter's infancy. Mr. Barron uses a humorous approach to inform fathers of both the good times and difficult times to expecet with a new baby. It is an easy read, broken into bite-size segments - perfect for parents with little time to sit down and read a book. We also liked that Mr. Barron discussed the changes he faced in his marriage after his child was born. We found the book to be so truthful and fun that we bought a copy for a friend of ours who, along with his wife, was expecting his first child.

Fathers-if you buy one book, buy this one!!

I saw Mr. Barron interviewed on the "Today" show. My wife will have a baby in one month and I was having a hard time finding a book for fathers. This book was the answer to my long search. This book was extremely insightful and had tons of great suggestions. I would definitely recommend this book to any new father...also look for his first book, which is just as great!

This book can help a couple adjust to the vast changes.

This book can help a couple adjust to the vast changes that parenthood brings about, handle the new stresses and strengthen their marriage in the process.Linda Carter, Ph.D., Director, Family Studies Program, New York University Child Study Center

James Barron has hit a second home run with his sequel.

This helpful guide for new fathers is unique. His advice is priceless--for example, "Never ever say your work is more important than your wife's mothering and housework" is a lesson all fathers should learn. Equally valuable is the "10 Things Your Wife Likes to Hear When You Come Home From Work." My personal favorite is "I'm taping the ball game. Let's take the baby for a stroll." This book is a serious guide to fathering, served with humor and charm. Both parents will find it extremely useful."--Clarice J. Kestenbaum, M.D., Director of Training, Department of Psychiatry, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University