New Dad’s Playbook
When it comes to the unknown territory of having a baby,
moms-to-be have nearly unending resources to plan and execute a healthy
pregnancy and navigate those first months and years as a parent with
confidence. New dads? Not so much. They want to get in the game too, but, says
Super Bowl champion Benjamin Watson, “I could find clearer direction for
putting together a baby swing than for taking care of a newborn child.”
The
New Dad’s Playbook is every
man’s game plan to being the best partner and the best father, from pre-season
(preparing for fatherhood) to Super Bowl (birth) to post-season (after baby is
home). It helps men understand what their wives are going through physically
and emotionally during and after pregnancy, allowing them to support their most
important teammate. It tells men what to expect when their baby is home–and
what to do when the unexpected happens. This tell-it-like-it-is book will take
men from just winging it to winning it.
Editorial Reviews
From the Back Cover
“Exactly what we need–honest,
understanding, and inviting words on fatherhood.”–Drew Brees, NFL quarterback, New Orleans Saints
New moms have unending resources to plan and execute a healthy pregnancy and navigate
those first months and years as a parent with confidence. New dads? Not so
much. Super Bowl champion and father of five Benjamin Watson wants to change
all that.
The New Dad’s Playbook is every
man’s game plan to being the best partner and the best father, from preseason
(preparing for fatherhood) to Super Bowl (birth) to postseason (after baby is
home). It helps men understand what their wives are going through physically
and emotionally during and after pregnancy, allowing them to support their most
important teammate. It tells men what to expect when their baby is home–and
what to do when the unexpected happens.
This tell-it-like-it-is book will take new dads from just winging it to winning
it.
“If you’re a man preparing for your first child, you must read this book.
If you already have children, you’ll want to read it as you continue to grow
your family.”–Tony Dungy,
bestselling author of Quiet Strength and Uncommon
“Benjamin dives into each aspect of fatherhood that will help husbands
connect with the hearts of their wives and prepare for one of the most
important callings a man can have. Every new dad and dad-to-be needs this
resource!”–Lysa TerKeurst, New York Times bestselling author and
president of Proverbs 31 Ministries
Benjamin Watson is a tight end for
the Baltimore Ravens, a frequent commentator on ESPN and the NFL Network, and a
vice president of the NFLPA. A leading spokesman for All Pro Dad and NFL Father
& Kids Experience, and the founder of One More, Watson was a finalist for
Walter Payton Man of the Year. He is the author of Under
Our Skin and has appeared on Dr.
Phil, The 700 Club, The Rachael Ray Show, CNN, Fox News, and
many more. He lives in Maryland with his wife, Kirsten, and their five kids.
About the Author
Benjamin Watson is a tight end for the Baltimore Ravens, an ESPN and NFL Network commentator, a leading spokesman for All Pro Dad and NFL Father & Kids Experience, and the founder of One More, a foundation that helps to spread the love and hope of Christ by meeting real needs, promoting education, and supporting local charities. A finalist for Walter Payton Man of the Year, Watson is deeply engaged in the community through his work with the NFL and its organizations and his own, and he is one of the league’s most active members in both traditional and social media, with over 300,000 Facebook fans with whom he engages on a daily basis. He is the author of Under Our Skin and has appeared on Dr. Phil, The 700 Club, The Rachael Ray Show, CNN, Fox News, and many more. USA Today has said that Watson “illustrates the power of the platform that many players possess, but few are prone to use to address social issues. He is a shining example of how to put resources that come from his status as an NFL player to good use.” He lives in Maryland with his wife, Kirsten, and their five kids.