A simple guide for new and expectant dads to navigate baby’s first three months with confidence.
THE NEWBORN HANDBOOK FOR NEW DADS
Expert Advice on How to Navigate Baby’s First Three Months
by Roy Benaroch
Callisto Publishing/Sourcebooks, April 2024
The ultimate guide to caring for your newborn—written especially for dads by a pediatrician and father.
Congratulations on your new baby, dad! The next few months will come with a lot of joy, a lot of changes, and a lot to learn—and this book for first-time fathers is here to help. Written by a dad and pediatrician, it’s filled with supportive and straightforward advice especially for dads. It’s your one-stop resource for everything from birth and basic newborn care to baby-proofing your home, discovering your parenting style, and being there for your partner.
Dr. Roy Benaroch earned his B.S. in Engineering at Tulane University, followed by his M.D. at Emory University. He completed his residency through Emory University’s affiliated hospitals in 1997, serving as chief resident and instructor of pediatrics in 1998. Dr. Benaroch practices full time at Pediatric Physicians, PC, located near Atlanta, Georgia. In his dual roles, he teaches medical students and residents at his practice and gives regular lectures to physician’s assistants at Emory University.
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