Rocking Fatherhood - by Chris Kornelis (Paperback)

About the Book

"Music journalist Chris Kornelis didn't know the first thing about pregnancy or the subsequent job that followed when his wife Betsy became pregnant with their first child, Thomas. Navigating the world as a parent-to-be, Chris realized that conventional wisdom and parenting experts don't always provide the best advice and is rife with pressure to do everything "right." Rocking Fatherhood puts the power back into the hands of parents, giving them a calm perspective and the tools they need to make their own decisions. It provides a week-by-week explanation of pregnancy, giving new dads an understanding of what's happening to their lady, while also addressing the changing realities that men face during this time: their expectations of income, how big a house they'll need, the dreaded lack of sleep, and all of the rest. Ultimately, fathers who feel more comfortable approaching pregnancy and childcare make better, more engaged dads. And in an economic and social climate where the engagement of fathers has become necessary, not optional, clearing away the stress and anxiety surrounding pregnancy and childrearing is critical. There isn't a better time for a voice-driven, clear-headed guide for dads, covering the scientific essentials while addressing everything from swaddling to Baby Bjorns to keeping your record collection"--

Book Synopsis

In this alternative guide to approaching parenthood, a father urges fellow Dads not to panic and find joy in the unexpected and unknown.

Music journalist Chris Kornelis had no patience for the bombardment of baby advice and opinions littering his social media feed. He didn't know the first thing about pregnancy when his wife gave him the good news, but he knew that the birth of a child should be a joyous occasion, not a minefield of stress and shame. Rocking Fatherhood provides a week-by-week guide to pregnancy for twenty-first century fathers. Chris encourages you to make decisions based on what you think is best for your family, not to conform to someone else's definition of ideal. Soliciting wisdom from doctors, scientists, songwriters, and the real rock stars-moms-his entertaining insights include:

-You don't need a birthing course
-Babies can't change everything
-Pregnancy sex can be great sex.
-Bottle or breast: you decide what's best

Full of humorous anecdotes and a wealth of knowledge, Rocking Fatherhood is a must-read for expectant Dads, whether they're on their first, second, or third child.

Review Quotes

Praise for Rocking Fatherhood

Parents, 6/1/16
"[Rocking Fatherhood] is down-to-earth and full of supportive advice about the transition to family life."

Associated Press, 6/1/16
"Rocking Fatherhood takes a cheeky week-by-week approach that might just soothe some new daddy nerves and help out in the empathy, sympathy, gotta-buy-some-gear departments."

RelevantDad.com, 6/16/16
"Rocking Fatherhood is the must-read book of the year for expectant fathers."

About the Author

Chris Kornelis is a regular contributor to the Wall Street Journal, and has written for Maxim, the Village Voice and many other publications. He recently collaborated with Duff McKagan on his memoir, How to Be A Man (and Other Illusions), the follow-up to his bestselling memoir, It's So Easy (And Other Lies). Kornelis lives with his wife and their two kids near Seattle, Washington.

Illustrator Aaron Bagley is a freelance illustrator and cartoonist. Aaron did all the inside illustrations for Kurt Reighley's United States of Americana (Harper, 2010) and has worked with many publications, including Seattle Weekly and The Stranger. He can routinely be seen drawing comics about cats. He resides in Seattle with his wife and newborn son.