Most Popular Books by Armin A. Brott

Trusted by millions of fathers, the New York Times–bestselling guide for dads-to-be is back in a fully revised and updated fourth edition. Armin Brott—best-selling author, broadcaster, nationally syndicated columnist, and dad of three—is America’s foremost expert on fatherhood. His wisdom—along with the advice of leading obstetricians and researchers, and the experience of hundreds of real-life dads—is collected here in The Expectant Father, the essential guide for dads-to-be. Brott’s reassuring month-by-month overview of your partner’s pregnancy gives you the tools you need to support your partner, prepare for the baby’s arrival, and take care of yourself during this exciting time. Each chapter covers: What’s going on with your partner, emotionally and physically What’s going on with the baby, every step of the way from fertilized egg to newborn What’s going on with you, as you adjust to the new life stage of fatherhood How to stay involved: specific ways you can help (and feel included), from attending birthing classes with your partner to starting a college fund This fully revised fourth edition also includes: More information about adoptions, multiples, infertility and assisted reproductive technology, and dads in the military A special section on labor and delivery: what to expect on the big day A special section on what comes next, in the first few months after the baby’s arrival A handy resource section, connecting you to the best information on every topic related to pregnancy and fatherhood Illustrated throughout with stress-relieving New Yorker–style cartoons, The Expectant Father is a friendly and readable companion for dads-to-be seeking confidence, guidance, and joy. (And Moms will love it, too!)

In this ground-breaking book, Armin Brott presents the stages of fatherhood with the same thoroughness, accessibility, and humor that have made his critically acclaimed New Father series of books the most popular fatherhood guides in the country. He offers a wealth of information and practical tips, incorporating the wisdom of experts, studies about parental development, and his own extensive interviews with hundreds of fathers. Because fatherhood is a progression, the chapters are organized chronologically and describe a father''s physical and emotional growth, how he influences a child at every age, and how a child impacts a father''s evolution in turn. Brott covers everything from such general issues as how to juggle work and family roles, how to affect the kind of person your child becomes, and when to encourage his individuality and independence to such specific topics as how to get to know your baby, what to do if your teen uses drugs, and how to cope when adult children return home. Illustrated throughout with New Yorker style cartoons that underscore the universality of the joys and woes of parenting, Father for Life is brimming with insights and advice, and is an indispensable, lifelong guide—not only for every dad, but for every mom and child as well.

The best-selling guide to the first year of fatherhood, trusted by hundreds of thousands of new dads and their partners This indispensable handbook, from the author of the million-selling Expectant Father, provides a reassuring month-by-month overview of your baby’s first year. It covers the milestones in your child’s development; ways you can bond with your child and support your partner; and what’s going on with you, as a new dad. The fourth edition of The New Father features a user-friendly new design and is updated from cover to cover with the latest information about healthcare, financial planning, parental leave and work-life balance, and much more. It incorporates the expertise of leading pediatricians and researchers, and the real-life experiences of hundreds of dads and moms. Illustrated with stress-relieving cartoons, The New Father is a friendly, readable, and inclusive companion for all new dads. (Moms will love it, too!)

An indispensable handbook on all aspects of fatherhood during the first 12 months, by the author of The Expectant Father. The essential handbook for all things first-year father is now fully updated and revised. Not only will new dads get a month-by-month guide to their baby’s development, men reading The New Father will learn how they change, grow, and develop over the first twelve months of fatherhood. In each chapter, Brott focuses on What’s Going On with the Baby; What You’re Going Through; What’s Going On with Your Partner; You and Your Baby; Family Matters; and more. The latest research, as well as time-honored wisdom—and humor, thanks to New Yorker cartoons and Brott’s light touch—make The New Father indispensable for the modern father who doesn’t want to miss a moment of his child’s first year. What’s new? • How technology is changing fatherhood • Changing definitions of fatherhood • Changes in the way society deals with dads—from changing tables in public men’s rooms to workplace flexibility • Research proving that a father’s love is just as important as a mother’s • How being an involved dad rewires a man’s brain • How changes in women’s roles in the family affect dads and their roles • Special concerns for: young dads, older dads, at-home dads, unmarried dads, dads in same-sex couples, dads in blended families, dads of kids with special needs, and men who became dads with the help of technology • The special impact dads have on girls and boys • Specific strategies dads can use to get—and stay—involved in their children’s lives • Updated resources for new fathers Not to mention new research and information on: • How to understand what your baby is telling you • Babies’ amazing abilities • Baby massage--they love it! • The latest on vaccinations and healthcare • And much, much more

The essential guide for fathers of one- and two-year-olds, completely revised and updated Learn how to make a positive impact in these milestone years of your child''s development, when he or she goes from crawling to walking, and from knowing just a few words to speaking in complete sentences. Armin Brott guides you through this crucial phase of fatherhood three months at a time, in the third volume of the New Father series trusted by millions of dads nationwide. Each chapter covers: Your child’s physical, intellectual, verbal, and emotional/social development What you’re experiencing as a father Age-appropriate activities you and your child can enjoy together Family matters, including your relationship with your partner, sibling relationships, and more This new edition of The New Father: A Dad’s Guide to the Toddler Years has been thoroughly updated to cover the issues dads face today, from balancing work and family to managing kids’ screen time. Dads will rely on this friendly yet authoritative book—and moms will find it helpful, too.

"At what age should you introduce your child to computers? When and how should you go about drawing up a will? The day your child starts preschool, how will you cope with the pangs of adult separation anxiety? The answers to these questions and hundreds more are found in the pages of this information-packed volume. Author Armin Brott devotes a chapter to every three months of the second and third years. In each chapter, Brott charts the physical, intellectual, verbal, and emotional changes the child is going through and examines the emotional and psychological developments the father may be experiencing. He discusses issues that may develop between fathers and their partners as well as matters that involve the whole family. In addition, each chapter contains a section called “You and Your Child,” in which activities and issues appropriate to the given age are discussed. New topics in this revised and expanded edition cover the latest research on child development, including brain growth. There is more advice for dads who are older, single, or in the military; fathers of preemies and multiples; stepfathers; and stay-at-home dads. This new edition adds information on a wide range of subjects, from helping a child grieve over the loss of a relative or a pet to health and safety issues to care of special-needs children. Incorporating the author’s and other fathers’ personal experiences, as well as the advice of top researchers in the field, and illustrated throughout with delightful New Yorker-style cartoons underscoring the universality of the joys and woes of parenting, Fathering Your Toddler is an essential sourcebook for every dad. It’s certain to give every mom helpful insights as well."

A new guide to fatherhood from Armin A. Brott, the author of The Expectant Father, on dealing with the unique difficulties of parenting alone. In this ground-breaking volume author Armin Brott gives single dads the knowledge, skills, and support they need to become—and remain—actively involved fathers. With the same thoroughness, accessibility, and humor that have made the books in his critically acclaimed New Father series the best and most popular fatherhood guides in the country, Brott steers divorced, separated, gay, widowed, and never-married men through every aspect of fathering without a partner. Incorporating the advice of top psychologists, lawyers, and other experts, The Single Father offers a wealth of essential information and practical tips. Illustrated with cartoons that underscore the challenges and, yes, even the satisfactions of single parenting, and complete with an extensive list of resources for divorced, widowed, and gay dads, The Single Father is one book no single dad can afford to do without.

Argues that the largely negative portrayal of fathers in mass media is both inaccurate and harmful, and offer proposals for change.

A practical handbook on all aspects of fatherhood during the third to the ninth year (pre-K through the fourth grade) by the best-selling, critically acclaimed author of The Expectant Father Following the success of the three previous volumes in this series—The Expectant Father, The New Father: A Dad''s Guide to the First Year and Fathering Your Toddler—this book is similarly packed with facts, tips, and advice on all aspects of fatherhood. When is it the best time to encourage a child''s independence? What''s the difference between daycare vs. preschool? What are the unique ways fathers impact their youngster''s life? The answers to these questions and hundreds more are found in the pages of this easy-to-follow, informative volume. With wisdom, compassion, and humor, author Armin Brott devotes a chapter to each school year from prekindergarten through the fourth grade. In each chapter he outlines the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social changes the child is going though, and examines the emotional and psychological development the father may be experiencing. He also discusses issues that develop between dad and mom as well as matters that involve the whole family. In addition, each chapter contains a section called "You and Your Child," in which activities and issues appropriate to the given age are discussed. Other topics cover the latest research on child development, including brain growth, good and bad news about watching television, and the use of computers and other technology. There is ample advice for dads who are older, single, divorced, in the military, stepfathers, and stay-at-home dads, and the book incorporates the author''s and other fathers'' personal experiences, as well as the advice of top researchers in the field. Illustrated throughout with delightful New Yorker cartoons that underscore the universality of the joys and woes of parenting, Fathering Your School-Age Child is an essential sourcebook for every dad. It''s certain to give every mom helpful insights as well.

The Expectant Father is the best-selling pregnancy guide for men, trusted by millions of dads-to-be and their partners. This reassuring month-by-month overview gives you the tools you need to support your partner, prepare for your baby’s arrival, and take care of yourself during this exciting time. It concludes with two special sections: one on labor and delivery, guiding you through the big day; and the other on what comes next, covering the first few months after the baby’s arrival. This new edition of The Expectant Father is updated from cover to cover with the latest information on fertility options, delivery options, navigating pregnancy in a post–COVID-19 world—and much more. It incorporates the expertise of leading OB-GYNs and researchers, and the real-life experience of hundreds of dads and moms. Illustrated throughout with stress-relieving cartoons, The Expectant Father is a friendly and readable companion for dads-to-be seeking confidence, guidance, and joy. (Moms will love it, too!)

The author looks at TV spots, branding, packaging, celebrity spokespeople, sponsorships, publicity and customer service.

According to bestselling marketing expert Sergio Zyman, many companies rely too heavily on innovation to solve their problems. Whenever a brand or business gets old and tired, the impulse is to scrap it and start over with something fresh. It sounds great, but more often than not, innovation simply doesn’t work. Zyman knows this firsthand— he was the chief marketing officer at Coca-Cola during the disastrous launch of New Coke.So what’s the alternative? Zyman now preaches the power of renovation, not innovation. Recapture the essence of your existing brands, products, and core competencies, and do more of the things that made you great in the first place. For instance, Coca- Cola’s essence was about authenticity, continuity, and stability, and New Coke undermined all three qualities. It seems obvious in retrospect, yet too many managers are so impressed by innovation that they approve ideas no one will buy, such as premoistened toilet paper or smokeless cigarettes.With Renovate Before You Innovate, Zyman explains the tools managers need to revitalize their marketing strategies and improve their growth rates. This book will challenge the conventional business wisdom and help companies make smarter decisions.

Acclaim for Balance Your Brain Balance Your Life "Balance Your Brain, Balance Your Life breaks new ground in psychology and medicine and promises to change the way we think about health and disease." –Mehmet Oz, M.D. bestselling author of Healing from the Heart "This innovative and interesting book will help you feel great and live life to its fullest." –Carol Colman New York Times bestselling coauthor of Curves "Dr. Lombard is at the forefront of the emerging field of neuropsychiatry and this book explains it all in a way that is practical and easily understood." –Aidan Quinn, actor "Anyone seeking greater balance in life can find much useful practical information in this book." –David Simon, M.D. Medical Director of the Chopra Center for Well Being author of the Nautilus Award—winning Vital Energy "This step-by-step guide gives clear treatment strategies to help you successfully navigate the complex interplay between the brain and the body–a holistic approach that shows you how to use the best of Eastern and Western medicines." –Elizabeth DuPont Spencer, M.S.W. coauthor of The Anxiety Cure and The Anxiety Cure for Kids "Bravo! Dr. Lombard demonstrates that when it comes to the understanding and rational integration of traditional and alternative medicine he has no peer." –Joseph A. Deltito, M.D. Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, New York Medical College "You’ll come away from reading Balance Your Brain, Balance Your Life with a new sense of awe and wonder at the exquisite relationship between mind and body. Whether you’re seeking to improve your mood, control your weight, or just plain feel better, Drs. Lombard and Renna have answers for you that encompass the totality of your life, not just a part." –Toni G. Grant, Ph.D. clinical psychologist and author of Being a Woman

Must-haves for the soon-to-be and new father-in one box! Expectant and new fathers have learned to rely on the advice and wisdom of Armin Brott. With over 1,000,000 copies of his critically acclaimed parenting guides in print, his books have come to be regarded as the ultimate resource. An ideal gift for the moment parents learn a baby is on the way through birth and the first year, these books skillfully, and with humor, guide men through the daunting experience of pre- and new fatherhood. The Expectant Father: The Ultimate Guide for Dads-to-Be has been significantly updated, revised, and expanded. This indispensable, information-packed guide explores the emotional, financial, and even physical changes the father-to-be may experience during the course of his partner''s pregnancy. Written in an easy-to-absorb format, Brott incorporates the wisdom of top experts in the field and provides sound advice and practical tips for men on such topics as how to make sense of your conflicting emotions, how pregnancy affects your sex life, and much more. This volume reassures, commiserates, and informs. The second volume, The New Father: A Dad’s Guide to the First Year answers such questions as: How can you become an effective, involved father when you see your baby for only half an hour after work every day? What is the best way to start saving for your child’s college education? The answers to these questions and hundreds more are found on the pages of this easy-to-follow information-packed book. Author Armin Brott charts the physical, intellectual, verbal, and emotional changes the child is going through, and examines the emotional and psychological developments the father may be experiencing. He suggests activities appropriate to each month and covers such parenting issues as finding quality child care and understanding changes in the relationship with one’s partner. Both books are illustrated throughout with New Yorker-style cartoons that will make even the most anxious expectant and new father chuckle.

With over 1 million copies sold in the US, Armin Brott''s books have come to be regarded as the ultimate resource. An ideal gift for the moment parents learn a baby is on the way through birth and the first year, these books skillfully and with humour guide men through the daunting experience of pre and new fatherhood. The Expectant Father explores the emotional, financial, and even physical changes the father to be may experience during the course of his partner''s pregnancy. Brott incorporates the wisdom of top experts in the field and provides sound advice and practical tips for men on such topics as how to make sense of your conflicting emotions, how pregnancy affects your sex life and much more. This volume reassures, commiserates and informs. The New Father answers many questions to help fathers get more involved. The author charts the physical, intellectual, verbal and emotional changes the child is going through, and examines the emotional and psychological developments the father may be experiencing. He suggests activities appropriate to each month.Both books are illustrated with New Yorker-style cartoons that will make even the most anxious expectant and new father chuckle.

An informative Q&A series for dads-to-be, from the best-selling author of The Expectant Father On one page is a fill-in-the-blank statement about impending fatherhood, along with four multiple choice answers. Test yourself, then turn the page to find some helpful advice drawn from the expertise of top practitioners, as well as Brott’s own background as a father of three and the real-world experience of thousands of others. With chapters on each of the nine months of pregnancy, as well as sections on labor and delivery and infertility, the book features topics guys need to know—changes to men’s hormones during pregnancy—and doesn’t shy away from topics guys want to know—sex during pregnancy—all of which is told with the authority and honesty of an informed buddy. Test your knowledge on pregnancy and the countdown to fatherhood with this sneak peek into FAQ for Expectant Fathers: Some research has found that the more severe the morning sickness, the _______ will be. a. higher the baby’s IQ b. prettier the baby c. louder the baby d. crankier the baby Answer: Women who have severe morning sickness are less likely to miscarry, deliver prematurely, or have low-birth weight babies. Some research has found that the more severe the mother''s symptoms, the higher the baby''s IQ will be. Tip: Telling her these things won''t make her feel much better, but it might make her smile as she''s leaning over the toilet bowl.

"[H]elps fathers and their families face the challenges of deployment and stay connected with their loved ones back home."-Cover.

¡Una guía extraordinaria para padres primerizos! Voy a ser papá es una guía mes a mes sobre los cambios emocionales, financieros y físicos que experimentan los futuros papás. Más de 1,000,000 de ejemplares vendidos. La respuesta emocional de los hombres ante el embarazo no es tan distinta a la femenina; los futuros padres sienten todo, desde el alivio hasta la negación, desde el temor hasta la frustración y desde la ira hasta la felicidad. Incluso, 80 por ciento de los hombres presentan también los síntomas físicos del embarazo. Voy a ser papá incorpora la sabiduría de los principales expertos en paternidad, desde ginecólogos y obstetras hasta psicólogos y sociólogos e incluye las investigaciones más recientes sobre diversos temas como las técnicas de reproducción asistida. Algunos consejos útiles y tips prácticos que encontrarás: - Formas de apoyar y motivar a tu pareja durante su embarazo. - Cómo sobreponerse a la infertilidad. - Lo que las clases prenatales no te enseñan. - Encontrarle sentido a tus conflictos emocionales. - Combinar el trabajo y la paternidad. - Formas especiales para prepararte si vas a adoptar un bebé. - Cómo convertirte en el padre que quieres ser.

All managers today are Internet managers, whether they''re ready to admit it or not. It doesn''t matter if their business is large or small, old economy or new. In a faster, electronic, and more direct economy, every manager needs help. And here it is. The 10-Second Internet Manager offers quick, no-nonsense tips, tactics, and strategies for succeeding fast in the Internet age from Mark Breier, an on-line expert willing to share the practical lessons he learned as an executive on the front lines of the e-commerce wars. The 10-Second Internet Manager will show you how to improve productivity and accelerate growth. You''ll learn how to use e-mail to keep everyone connected (and when to get up from your desk and go have a talk); how to use the Internet to get a quick customer response to your product, your plan, or even your business model; how to build teams now and how to make sure they''re moving forward instead of just around; and how to make effective meetings produce results that contribute to your bottom line. Best of all, Breier offers proven methods for finding, hiring, and keeping the best and fastest employees -- the ones who can make or break a manager''s efforts. And, for all those folks who are jumping into the deep end of the pool -- launching their own dot-com ventures -- Breier even offers advice on the care and feeding of venture capitalists and the joys of 24/7 exhaustion. The One-Minute Manager changed the world by showing managers how to get the most out of a minute. But in an Internet-speed economy, who has a minute to spare? The 10-Second Internet Manager shows you how to launch your team or your company into the Internet age.

A suitable book for anyone starting or managing a business on the Internet. It explains what it takes to succeed at what works (and what doesn''t), and what is necessary for ordinary business people to transform themselves and their businesses.

An informative, Q&A series for dads-to-be, from the best-selling author of The New Father On one page is a fill-in-the blank statement about new fatherhood, along with four multiple choice answers. Test yourself, then turn the page to find some helpful advice drawn from the expertise of top practitioners, as well as Brott’s own background as a father of three and the real-world experience of thousands of others. With chapters on each of the twelve months in baby’s first year, the book features topics guys need to know—baby blues—and doesn’t shy away from topics guys want to know—work/life balance—all of which is told with the authority and honesty of an informed buddy. Test your knowledge on fatherhood with this sneak peek into FAQ for New Fathers: Most OB/GYNs advise their patients to refrain from intercourse for at least after giving birth. a. six weeks b. a year c. three days d. an hour Answer: Resuming intercourse ultimately depends on the condition of your partner''s cervix and vagina, and, more important, on how you''re both feeling. Tip: Before you mark that date on your calendar, remember that the six-week rule is only a guideline. Chances are it''ll be a while longer than that. A long while.

Diventare padre è uno dei cambiamenti più importanti che si possanomai sperimentare. Un neopapà infatti sarà portato a ripensare a chi è veramente, cosa fa e cosa significa essere un genitore. I rapporti con la propria partner, i parenti, gli amici, i colleghi non saranno più come prima e si rivaluteranno e riordineranno le priorità. Anche se la paternità è un processo graduale e in continua evoluzione, sono i primi momenti quelli nei quali si formano i legami fondamentali e si creano le basi della relazione genitore-figlio. Sei diventato papà è un manuale che affronta tutti gli aspetti del primo anno di vita del bambino. I neopapà avranno a disposizione non solo una guida che li accompagnerà mese per mese nella conoscenza dello sviluppo del proprio figlio, impareranno anche a gestire le trasformazioni della loro vita familiare. Supportato dagli studi dei migliori esperti, dalla ricerca scientifica e dalle esperienze personali dell’autore e di altri padri, questo libro riporta informazioni preziose e suggerimenti utili per la genitorialità dei papà di oggi.

The bestselling series of parenting guides for dads-to-be is now available in a three-volume boxed set: The Expectant Father: Facts, Tips, and Advice for Dads-to-Be, The New Father: A Dad; s Guide to the First Year, and The New Father: A Dad''s Guide to the Toddler Years. Illustrations.