What Kids Need Most in a Dad [Paperback]

Tim Hansel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1989

A parenting bestseller. Along with plenty of encouragement, Hansel stocks a toolbox of ideas, activities, and strategies for excelling at fatherhood.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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From the Back Cover

What do kids really need in a dad?

What Kids Need Most in a Dad offers practical encouragement for the sacred and difficult privilege of fatherhood. It acknowledges that being a dad is demanding and challenging, yet reminds you that itís an exciting adventure thatís well worth the effort. It contains information that could potentially change your life, your relationship with your wife, and how you both influence and enjoy your children.

You'll find an honest, realistic image of the truly successful dad as author Tim Hansel clears away the myths and misconceptions about fathering. He also reveals how you can be better prepared to accept the challenge of fathering, love your children for who they are, and develop a sense of what is really important in life.

Packed with creative ideas, positive principles, and practical time-tested advice, What Kids Need Most in a Dad will help you sharpen your skills and find new energy for becoming the kind of father your children depend on you to be. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Speaker and seminar leader Tim Hansel is president of ignite!, a nonprofit organization striving to motivate, encourage, and empower people. He is also the author of You Gotta' Keep Dancin' and Dancin' Toward the Dawn. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Fleming H Revell Co (March 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0800752937
• ISBN-13: 978-0800752934
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,296,659 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very helpful tool, March 10, 2011

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Forrest - See all my reviews

This review is from: What Kids Need Most in a Dad (Paperback)

Recently I was asked by an expecting father to be, if I would spend some time with him. He commented on my parenting skills and some of the insecurities he was experiencing and wanted advice from an experienced father. I laughed and shared with him that I went through the same anxieties.

Afterward I began to ponder what it is that I might share with him. I reflected on some of the books I had read at the time (now some 22years ago). I found Tim Hansels book "What kids need most in a Dad" and started to re-read some of the highlighted notes that I had made.

In retrospect I can see how the truth and facts of parenting that Tim makes tangible and clear helped to develop the parenting skills that I came to use with my family.

This is a must read for any Dad, new young or looking at the grandfathering years. Good solid common sense advice that is encouraging, challenging and uplifting.

3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Basic Advice for Dad's, December 28, 1999

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Mark D. Wallisky (USA, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: What Kids Need Most in a Dad (Paperback)

Easy reading, encouraging advice for Dad's everywhere. Thought provoking. If you Like Tim Hansel, you'll like this book.