MR Chris Southwood

The Weekend Daddy MR Chris Southwood

For many fathers going through divorce or separation the first time his children come to 'spend time with Daddy' is probably the first time he has had continuous, sole responsibility for more than a few hours yet alone days or even weeks at time. This is a practical book on all aspects of single parenting, from (the injustice of) family law and how to get over that - to how to handle a temper tantrum in a supermarket - to nutrition - to health. A sensible book on child welfare and basic child psychology - about understanding your children and, importantly, also about understanding self. The serious side gives way to the fun side of parenting with many humorous anecdotes; what to do on a wet Sunday, planning fun events, trips and holidays. Destruction of a family unit is a tragedy but only if you let it become so. Now is the opportunity to become an even better parent and an even better person. To share the fun of growing up - including growing up yourself - to be seen as more than a visitor by your children; to become a great and worthwhile Dad. Your future as a parent and your children's emotional future; a future of sharing love from both parents is now mostly, perhaps totally, in your control. This book was written by a man who experienced the pain of separation and the joy of fatherhood and is sensitively narrated - and has a happy ending.