The Modern Dad's Dilemma: How to Stay Connected with Your Kids in a Rapidly Changing World by John Badalament

Paperback: 256 pages

Publisher: New World Library; Original edition (May 11, 2010)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1577316606

ISBN-13: 978-1577316602

The Modern Dad's Dilemma: How to Stay Connected with Your Kids in a Rapidly Changing World by John Badalament (May 11, 2010)

Table of Contents:-

Chapter 1 Create Your Own Vision
Chapter 2 Be the Bridge between Your Past and Your Future
Chapter 3 Be a New Kind of Provider
Chapter 4 Find Balance through Ritual
Chapter 5 Know Your Children
Chapter 6 Be Known by Your Children
Conclusion
Appendix: Exercises
Acknowledgments
Notes
Index
About  the Author

Other Reviews


“John Badalament is hands down the most innovative voice in helping men from all walks of life become the fathers they want to be. This book has the power to change your life and, more important, your children’s lives.” — Terrence Real, author of The New Rules of Marriage


“John Badalament’s work will help all of us.” — Robert Coles, MD, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of the Children of Crisis series


“This book will help you build healthy and prosperous relationships with your children.” — Chris Sanders, former NFL wide receiver for the Tennessee Titans


“The refresher course that many dads need to reconnect with their children.” — Patrick F. Bassett, president of the National Association of Independent Schools


“John Badalament’s powerful message is as vital for women as it is for men. It is no exaggeration to say that this compelling book could save some lives.” — Jean Kilbourne, EdD, coauthor of So Sexy So Soon and author of Deadly Persuasion


“John Badalament’s message is exactly what this generation of fathers needs. Times have changed, and Badalament gives dads the tools to keep up.” — Abigail Tuller, editor in chief of Mom and Pregnancy magazines


About the Book 


More is expected of dads today than ever before. Drawing on his experience working with thousands of dads and families, John Badalament delivers a hands-on approach to meeting the everyday challenges of modern fatherhood. 


Told through the stories of a diverse group of fifteen real dads who have attended John Badalament’s pioneering workshops, The Modern Dad’s Dilemma is filled with practical information, road-tested activities, and key skills dads can put to use right away. 


Learn to:
* Balance family time with work demands 
* Build open communication with your kids, no matter how old they are
* Model a healthy relationship with your children’s mother
* Sort through your own father’s legacy



About the Author


John Badalament, EdM, is an author, filmmaker, Harvard-trained educator, and internationally recognized speaker on parenting. He is the director of the acclaimed PBS documentary All Men Are Sons: Exploring the Legacy of Fatherhood. He consults with schools, parent groups, and organizations throughout the world. He lives with his wife and two children in Massachusetts.