The Essential Guide for First-Time Dads: Handy Tips to Build a Bond with Your Baby, Support Your Partner Actively, Reduce Emotional Anxiety and Achieve Work-Life Harmony (Dadhood Unplugged) - Softcover

Olunloyo, Akin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1912896974 ISBN 13: 9781912896974

Publisher: Syncterface Limited, 2025

Synopsis

***Winner of the 2025 Global Book Awards Bronze Medal (Parenting & Relationships)***

You’re about to embark on the wildest, most rewarding adventure of your life!

Whether you’re psyched, slightly terrified, or a little bit of both, this book is your ultimate sidekick; your friendly, supportive, and sometimes hilariously honest companion through the wild ride of Dadhood.

Here’s a little peek at what you’ll find inside:

• Tips to prepare your home, heart, and mind for the emotional rollercoaster ahead
• How to decode the secret language of trimesters
• What to expect even though you’re not the one “expecting”

And when that tiny human finally arrives, we've got tips to help you...

• Build a lifelong bond with your baby through meaningful, fun moments
• Keep your little explorer safe and give you peace of mind
• Navigate postpartum blues and keep your relationship alive

This guide doesn’t stop there. It also covers...

• How to crush it at work, be there for your family and stay sane
• Practical smart money moves to help secure your little one’s future
• How your faith can help make you a great dad

…and SO MUCH MORE!

Why You’ll Love This Book:

• It’s packed with advice you can actually use, with a touch of humour
• Though it’s written for expectant or new dads, it's a favourite with partners, friends, and anyone emotionally invested in this new chapter of life, young or old

The fact that you’re reading this means you’re already on your way to being an awesome dad. So click “Add to Cart”, put your feet up while you still can, and prepare for the greatest adventure of your life!

Warning: Reading this book may cause spontaneous, embarrassing dad-joke outbreaks and an unexplainable urge to buy baby-sized sports equipment.

About this title

About the Author

About Akin: Akin Olunloyo is a passionate father, husband, and advocate for all things fatherhood. With over two decades of experience in parenting, Akin has a genuine love for helping dads navigate the various stages of fatherhood. A proud father of two daughters, Akin knows the challenges and joys of raising children. He has spent countless hours reading bedtime stories, changing diapers, and soothing midnight tears, all while maintaining a thriving, healthy work-life balance. His personal journey through fatherhood has inspired him to share his insights, tips, and heartfelt advice with other dads and dads-to-be. Akin's writing is characterised by its informal and relatable tone with a touch of humour. He believes that laughter is essential to parenting and that every dad can find their unique way to shine. His goal is to empower fathers to embrace their role with confidence, compassion, and a sense of adventure and to also remind them that they're not alone on this journey. His book, "The Essential Guide for First-Time Dads", is a culmination of his experiences, research, and conversations with other dads who have walked the same path. Akin is an active member of a men's mentoring group, a singer/songwriter, and enjoys spending quality time with his family, perfecting his dad jokes. He resides in the UK with his wife and two daughters. (You can catch up with Akin on: Instagram: @Dadhood_Unplugged Facebook: @DadhoodUnplugged)

Edition details

• Publisher: Syncterface Limited
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1912896974
• ISBN 13: 9781912896974
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 234