They say that one of the hardest parts of parenting is that there s no manual. Well, now there is (at least for dads!). Dadskills delivers simple, hard-hitting tips and advice in a witty, fun, and easily digestible format. This handy, amusing book is perfect for the busy guy who has his eye on the Father of the Year award. Organised by the child s stage and age range, each chapter covers essential insights and techniques to keeping kids happy, safe, healthy…and stopping them from torturing their parents. Following the style of its tongue-in-cheek predecessor, Manskills, Dadskills wraps valid, incredibly useful information inside humorous writing. Chapters cover all stages of the journey:

• Baby Wrangling: Learn how to prep a go-bag so you re always ready, take a crash course in how to swaddle a baby, and find all you need to know about properly carrying your newborn.
• Dealing with Toddlers: Equip yourself to fight night terrors, learn how to manage tantrums, and make your way through the winding path from crawling to walking.
• The Single-Digit Challenge: Prime your kid to be a super student with a custom geography relief map, find tips for building self confidence, and embrace fun by learning how to make the perfect sandcastle.
• Managing Tweens: Get everyone on the same page by creating a calendar everyone will actually use and learn how to get a tween cooking with easy and fun recipes.
• Taming Teenagers: Everything you should know before having the talk, how to build skills through chores or a first job, and how to teach a teen to drive in four easy steps.
• Prepping for the Empty Nest: Tips for staying connected (but not too connected), cherishing memories with a tasteful craft project, and quick and easy ways to redesign a former kids room.
• Can this book prepare you for all the challenges of fatherhood? Probably not! But every bit helps and you re sure to learn a lesson or twelve that comes in handy.