Crouching Father, Hidden Toddler: A Zen Guide for New Dads

A witty, wise, and whimsically illustrated guide to the Zen of parenting for new dads who seek serenity in the face of flying baby food.

Crouching Father, Hidden Toddler contains the treasured wisdom that will help new dads master the Buddha-like patience required to be on the receiving end of projectile pureed spinach, sleep-deprived moms, and toys with Some Assembly Required. Experienced dad and aspiring guru C.W. Nevius expounds on the ancient concept of wu wei (i.e., going with the flow) as well as some handy tips picked up from kung fu movies.

An array of short essays ponder on such koans as What is the sound of one child napping? Also revealed are such proven parenting techniques as apprenticing with a learned sensei that is, the father of a child who doesn’t bite. Warm and encouraging, Crouching Father, Hidden Toddler provides the one necessity for any samurai facing a Mt. Fuji of diapers: laughter.

© 2011 Chronicle Books LLC (Ebook): 9781452104454

Data di uscita

Ebook: 29 aprile 2011