Best Seller
Dads on Duty
Hardcover
$30.00
Available on Apr 27, 2027 | 224 Pages
Dr. Alok Patel, Stanford pediatrician and on-air contributor for ABC News, brings his expert insight and delightful humor to this fun, accessible parenting book.
In a world where moms are burned-out, plenty of dads have the desire to be proactive parents and supportive partners, but they need guidance to put this into action. That’s where Dads on Duty comes in. It’s a smart, funny survival guide for modern dads navigating their baby’s first year of life.
Organized month by month to match real pediatric milestones, this book tells you what you’ll observe in your child, what protocols to take, and which appointments to set up. Dr. Patel breaks down the science of baby development and calls out common myths. There’s Q&As from fellow dads and candid insight from top medical and parenting experts. New dads will learn how to support their partner like a pro, keep their baby safe, survive sleep deprivation, and show up as the kind of dad they want to be.
In a world where moms are burned-out, plenty of dads have the desire to be proactive parents and supportive partners, but they need guidance to put this into action. That’s where Dads on Duty comes in. It’s a smart, funny survival guide for modern dads navigating their baby’s first year of life.
Organized month by month to match real pediatric milestones, this book tells you what you’ll observe in your child, what protocols to take, and which appointments to set up. Dr. Patel breaks down the science of baby development and calls out common myths. There’s Q&As from fellow dads and candid insight from top medical and parenting experts. New dads will learn how to support their partner like a pro, keep their baby safe, survive sleep deprivation, and show up as the kind of dad they want to be.
Author
Alok Patel, MD
Dr. Alok Patel is a board-certified pediatrician, media personality, and medical journalist on the faculty at Stanford University. He is a medical contributor for ABC News, regularly reporting on health headlines during his segment, “Patel It Like It Is.” His hosting and producing credits include the official The Pitt Podcast from HBO Max, Parentalogic from PBS, and previous projects with Netflix, NOVA, CNN, and NBC. He actively works with the American Academy of Pediatrics to ensure parents receive timely, accurate information, and he gives keynotes on the intersection of science, humor, and media tactics. Inspired by hundreds of conversations with new parents, Dads on Duty is his first book.
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