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Summary: contains antiquated, potentially harmful "advice"
Review: This book, like Barron's first, is mildly entertaining. What prompts me to write this review, however, is Barron's horrid endorsement of the antiquated cry-it-out approach. Barron claims that ignoring a baby's cry is good for the baby -- this is a myth, there is absolutely no research to back up this tired untruth.As a scientist in the field of infant development, I have read numerous pieces of scientific literature which suggest that ignoring a baby's cries may cause long-term psychological and biological harm to the infant. Barron writes that it's okay to be too exhausted to respond to an infant's cry, and that crying is good for the baby -- that the baby will never learn to sooth himself if you don't leave him to cry at night. All of this is completely untrue. Barron writes how his wife wanted to have the baby in their bed, that she was comfortable and happy, but he wasn't. As an author claiming to be a responsible father, perhaps he could have chosen his wife's and infant's needs over his own desires for a few months...
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Summary: James Barron has hit a second home run with his sequel.
Review: 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
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Summary: James Barron has hit a second home run with his sequel.
Review: 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
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Summary: Terrific "tell it like it is" guide for new fathers
Review: 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.
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Summary: A Must-Have for Dads-to-Be
Review: This is the best book that I have found that is written for men. My husband and I have been reading it together. James Barron is very enlightening while providing a great deal of humor. He talks about the emotions of the husband that most of the books don't even mention. This is a MUST-READ for all men who want to be active in the pregnancy or who just want to know that he isn't crazy! It is also a great-read for the wives!
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