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Dad brain : the new science of fatherhood and how it shapes men's lives

Saxbe, Darby (author.).

Summary: "A groundbreaking exploration of the science and significance of fatherhood that shows great dads are made, not born Over the last decade, we've learned more about the transformative power of parenthood-biologically, psychologically, and socially-than ever before. But while the experience of motherhood has attracted well-deserved attention, fatherhood has remained overlooked and, often, misunderstood. Now, in Dad Brain, field-leading psychologist Darby Saxbe, PhD, explains how becoming a father changes men, from their bodies and brain architecture to their hormones and sense of purpose. Inspired by her relationship with her dad, Saxbe has studied fathers and families for over twenty years. In her first book, she takes readers behind the scenes of her new research and around the world, from hunter-gatherers in the Congo to contemporary suburban dads, and into her pioneering studies of how parenthood shapes men's brains and lives. Readers may be surprised to learn that, in addition to altering a dad's hormones and health (yes, men experience postpartum depression, and "dad bod" is real), parenthood can also benefit men. Dads who spend time with their kids sharpen their paternal instincts and even show more youthful brains in later life. Dads' unique approach to play makes kids more resilient, and fathers bring new insights to workplaces and build better societies. Ultimately, fatherhood can help men discover a richer, more connected, and more meaningful life. For fans of science-based storytelling that is also irreverent, funny, and personal, Dad Brain offers an illuminating, empowering, and optimistic new understanding of fatherhood that will become a must-read for every parent"--

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781250387523
  • ISBN: 1250387523
  • Physical Description: print
    regular print
    viii, 285 pages ; 25 cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York, New York : Flatiron Books, 2026.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages [255]-277) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Part I. The science of fatherhood: building a dad brain -- What makes a good dad? -- Who's your daddy? -- Birth of a dad: how fathers experience childbirth -- The incredible shrinking father brain -- Dad brain in action -- The trouble with testosterone -- Hormonal stew -- Sad, mad, and misunderstood -- Dad bods and cat naps -- A crisis for couples -- Part II. The practice of fatherhood: life with a dad brain -- Dads on the move: parenting, play, and sports -- Fathering beyond biology -- Fatherhood, interrupted: separation and trauma -- Man enough to be a dad -- Dads at work -- Fatherhood as a public good -- Fatherhood and the good life.

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Subject:
Fatherhood Psychological aspects
Fathers Psychology
Parenthood
Genre:
Informational works.

Available copies

  • 19 of 31 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 2 of 2 copies available at Onslow County Public Library.

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  • 3 current holds with 31 total copies.
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