Perfect Book for Fathers-to-Be + Giveaway – CLOSED
Father’s Day is coming soon. So, today, I’d like to feature a book that makes the perfect gift for new parents, especially new dads.
The book is called Cheers to the New Mom!/Cheers to the New Dad!: Tips and Tricks to Help You Ace the First Months of Parenthood
One of the things I like the most about this book, besides the practical advice, is it’s innovative flip-cover design. It’s actually two books in one! The “dad†side is packed with the sort of advice fledgling fathers need (“Things not to ask your wife once the baby arrives: What’s for dinner? When do you think you might lose that weight? Why is s/he still crying? Did you wear those pajamas all day? What were we thinking?â€). Also popular are the “happy parents make happy babies†tips on caring for yourself and your partner. The publishing date was 4/09 and it is already in bookstores nationwide; in fact, Barnes&Noble recently featured it on a special Mother’s Day display—and likely will do the same for father’s day.
You can visit Jenna’s website at http://www.jennamccarthy.com.
“Cheers” is available on Amazon
Price: $11.66
GIVEAWAY
This Giveaway is for US residents only. We’ll have 1 lucky winner.
How to enter (required): answer the following questions: do you think books help new moms and dads (especially those that have their first baby) cope with parenthood? How come?
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The giveaway ends on June 20, 2009.
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Thank you, Jenna, for this wonderful giveaway!!:)
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June 6th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
sometimes they do. other times i think common since is the way to go. mverno@roadrunner.com
June 6th, 2009 at 6:43 pm
sometimes they can serve as a guide and calm a parent, no book is gonna do it all but guide
June 7th, 2009 at 3:42 am
Sometimes books have good information that help new parents know what is normal and expected. That helps.
June 7th, 2009 at 3:51 am
I think they DO help bc they let them know that MILLIONS of others have gone through the same crap!
June 7th, 2009 at 3:52 am
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June 7th, 2009 at 3:54 am
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June 7th, 2009 at 8:20 am
Yes, I think they can. If nothing other than just to let the new parents know that they are not the first one’s to experience the question “what in the heck am I doing here?”
June 7th, 2009 at 10:24 am
Books really help parents to be! I know because I am one and I know how nervous I am. Although books don’t give me first hand experience, they do give me knowledge so I won’t be completely clueless. This is a great giveaway because I know a wonderful father-to-be who could use such a book!
June 7th, 2009 at 10:26 am
I follow on twitter.
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June 7th, 2009 at 10:26 am
I subscribed.
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June 7th, 2009 at 10:26 am
I faved you on technorati.
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June 7th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
I think books help new moms and dads alot. It helps let them know that they are doing the right thing and that it will get easier. Please inlcude me in your giveaway.
Thanks
Carlene
June 8th, 2009 at 8:26 am
I think they do because there are new insights and ideas from the author.
June 11th, 2009 at 7:54 pm
I think they are great, especially for parents who like to read and don’t consider it an extra chore:-)
June 17th, 2009 at 8:41 am
this would be great for our newborn son.
June 19th, 2009 at 3:21 am
Yes I think books can help parents, cause they have all kinds of info in them.
June 19th, 2009 at 3:53 am
I think the books give them an idea of what to expect – at least more than they would know without the books. And it lets them feel like they are more in control at such a fast-changing time in their lives, so if they want to read books – then they should! I would still think most of what they actually DO will be instinct and reactions – but books probably help!
June 19th, 2009 at 7:29 am
I think they help
June 19th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Boks assist; they list hypotheticals!
June 19th, 2009 at 5:56 pm
I think books help, combined with learning through experience.
June 19th, 2009 at 8:05 pm
yes, it gives them more information.
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June 19th, 2009 at 8:40 pm
As a new parent myself, I say yes! Things don’t usually go as smoothly as I plan while reading the books, but I feel confident that I have some “know how” or awareness of situations I meet.
June 20th, 2009 at 7:48 am
It’s good to learn from others and books can help with that.
June 20th, 2009 at 8:22 am
I would say yes. When I was pregnant I read as many books as I could get my hands on. I know that not every book is tailored to you, but I foud some really good information in some of them.
June 20th, 2009 at 10:09 am
We read everything in site while raising our children. Ultimately, the decisions were ours but the guidance did help.
June 20th, 2009 at 10:12 am
yes i think they do when i had my kids i always relied on dr spocks book because i had so many questions
June 20th, 2009 at 10:13 am
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June 20th, 2009 at 10:13 am
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June 20th, 2009 at 10:14 am
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June 20th, 2009 at 10:52 am
I do think they help, there are times when you just can’t get help from family/friends, and books have a lot of info. And normally the correct info as opposed to what others say lol! Thanks for the chance!
June 20th, 2009 at 10:53 am
I follow you on twitter, mom2anutball!
June 20th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
I think they help a lot! Especilly first time parents because it gives you a sense that you know a little about what to expect and what to do! Thanks for the chance!
June 20th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
I am following on twitter – username is justicecw. Thanks!
June 20th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
I am an email subscriber. Thanks!
June 20th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
I just became a facebook fan (Christine Wember) Thanks!
June 20th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
Yes, I think books are helpful! Sometimes you don’t have other people around to ask your 101 questions. They’re great to help you out till you get used to having a baby!
June 20th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
I’m an email subscriber
June 20th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
I think they take their minds off a lot of what’s going through them already.
June 20th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
Books are useful at times especially for clueless & scared first time parents. They offer much needed guidance!
June 20th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
I’m an email subscriber!
June 20th, 2009 at 6:34 pm
I think these books help you destress because they answer all your quetions.
June 20th, 2009 at 6:35 pm
I subscribe
June 20th, 2009 at 6:36 pm
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June 20th, 2009 at 6:36 pm
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June 20th, 2009 at 6:37 pm
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June 20th, 2009 at 6:49 pm
I think books help new moms and dads (especially those that have their first baby) cope with parenthood because they give them information and help them prepare for the challenges of parenthood.
June 20th, 2009 at 6:50 pm
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June 20th, 2009 at 6:51 pm
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June 20th, 2009 at 7:42 pm
Yes I think books can help parents, cause they have all kinds of info in them and help parents not to make some mistakes that other parents have. learn from the experienced parents:)