How to Father [Paperback]

Fitzhugh Dodson (Author), Jeanne Harris (Editor), Richard A. Gardner (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 1975

Renowned psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Fitzhugh Dodson has created an indispensable guide to help every father (married or single) understand his essential role in his child's healthy development. Sensitive to the changing needs of the father, Dr. Dodson offers men guidance and positive reassurance through every stage of a child's life--from infancy through adolescence.

Product Details

• Paperback: 512 pages
• Publisher: Signet (February 1, 1975)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451154363
• ISBN-13: 978-0451154361
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #851,987 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Moms: Read this, too!, December 6, 2001

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Marilyn Ribble (Fallbrook, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Father (Paperback)

Raising three children, this is THE best resource book for dads and moms. Sections deal with children age by age and the index includes gifts and toy ideas for each age. Wonderful to use as children grow. Find out why nine year olds like "clubs" and being exclusive; how to prepare your child for junior high; what to give instead of non-ineractive presents. Forget Play Station: here are ideas that will entice your child to think on his own. I used this book for years and it's marked up! Need a new one for my grandson.

5.0 out of 5 stars Still valuable years later, July 13, 2011

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C. Howard "colorado cool" (Greeley, CO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to father (Hardcover)

I have been using and recommending this book for many many years and I still do. It does a great job of plainly explaining child development and the early adolescence info is particularly thorough and understandable. I have not come across a better book. The books I have seen are either so academic that they are of minimal help to the parent or so basic thatb the info provided is minimal. Great book for all parents.