"Superb. Engaging, authoritative and uplifting. Saxbe shows how men become fathers at the level of biology, exploding stubborn myths about Dads not being suited for parenting. Impressive and inspiring. A book for everyone." --Richard V. Reeves, author of Of Boys and Men "Dad Brain is the smartest book about fatherhood I''ve ever read, and it might be the most sophisticated book about fatherhood ever written. Being a dad is the world''s most important job but it has the least reliable training manual.

Marrying neuroscience to storytelling and humor, Darby Saxbe offers a tour of the hidden infrastructure of dad life, from hormones to marriage dynamics. If you want to understand how fatherhood is changing, and how being a dad changes men, you have to read this book." --Derek Thompson, bestselling author of Abundance "In this entertaining and fascinating book, Darby Saxbe unpacks how fatherhood transforms men''s lives, from their brains to their careers. It''s a must-read for everyone who values the importance of dads and believes in the power of care." --Eve Rodsky, New York Times bestselling author of Fair Play and Find Your Unicorn Space "An eye-opening exploration of fatherhood and its impact on a child''s life--and on a partnership, a family, and society at large. With equal parts science and story, Darby Saxbe sheds new light on an untold and misunderstood narrative. If you are a dad, if you''re married to a dad, or if you have a dad--you want this book." --Aliza Pressman, PhD, author of The Five Principles of Parenting and host of the Raising Good Humans podcast "Make no mistake: Darby Saxbe has achieved something even broader and deeper than her title promises.

Dad Brain is a wonderful book about the biology of fatherhood and an important text about parenthood from the perspective of an accomplished scientist." --Antonio Damasio, renowned neuroscientist, head of the USC Brain and Creativity Institute, and author of Descartes'' Error " Dad Brain is a masterful, science-packed, story-full journey for moms and dads alike to understand how the role of parent--birth or adoptive--changes our brains. Filled with exciting cutting-edge knowledge about neuroplasticity, this fascinating book offers unique and practical insights into the parenting journey and how we can honor our relational connections to our kids, and to our inner selves. This is a wonderful contribution to the parenting library recommended for anyone interested in improving children''s and parents'' lives!" --Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., New York Times bestselling author of The Whole Brain Child , Parenting from the Inside Out , and Brainstorm "Dad Brain offers a fascinating look at fatherhood, bringing cutting-edge research to life with clarity and heart. By taking fathers seriously as caregivers--and by making the science both accessible and compelling--this must-read book honors the critically important role men play in raising children and expands how we understand parenting itself.

" --Lisa Damour, PhD, author of Untangled, Under Pressure , and The Emotional Lives of Teenagers " Dad Brain is a much-needed book and an ode to the importance of dads." --Pamela Druckerman, author of Bringing Up Bébé "The role of fatherhood has shifted in recent decades, meaning many of today''s dads may not have grown up with healthy models, Saxbe writes, but men who choose to challenge ingrained cultural stereotypes surrounding masculinity and care work are often rewarded with more meaningful lives. Smart and uplifting, this is a powerful resource for dads and dads-to-be." --Publishers Weekly read for everyone who values the importance of dads and believes in the power of care." --Eve Rodsky, New York Times bestselling author of Fair Play and Find Your Unicorn Space "An eye-opening exploration of fatherhood and its impact on a child''s life--and on a partnership, a family, and society at large. With equal parts science and story, Darby Saxbe sheds new light on an untold and misunderstood narrative. If you are a dad, if you''re married to a dad, or if you have a dad--you want this book." --Aliza Pressman, PhD, author of The Five Principles of Parenting and host of the Raising Good Humans podcast "Make no mistake: Darby Saxbe has achieved something even broader and deeper than her title promises.

Dad Brain is a wonderful book about the biology of fatherhood and an important text about parenthood from the perspective of an accomplished scientist." --Antonio Damasio, renowned neuroscientist, head of the USC Brain and Creativity Institute, and author of Descartes'' Error " Dad Brain is a masterful, science-packed, story-full journey for moms and dads alike to understand how the role of parent--birth or adoptive--changes our brains. Filled with exciting cutting-edge knowledge about neuroplasticity, this fascinating book offers unique and practical insights into the parenting journey and how we can honor our relational connections to our kids, and to our inner selves. This is a wonderful contribution to the parenting library recommended for anyone interested in improving children''s and parents'' lives!" --Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., New York Times bestselling author of The Whole Brain Child , Parenting from the Inside Out , and Brainstorm "Dad Brain offers a fascinating look at fatherhood, bringing cutting-edge research to life with clarity and heart. By taking fathers seriously as caregivers--and by making the science both accessible and compelling--this must-read book honors the critically important role men play in raising children and expands how we understand parenting itself.

" --Lisa Damour, PhD, author of Untangled, Under Pressure , and The Emotional Lives of Teenagers " Dad Brain is a much-needed book and an ode to the importance of dads." --Pamela Druckerman, author of Bringing Up Bébé "The role of fatherhood has shifted in recent decades, meaning many of today''s dads may not have grown up with healthy models, Saxbe writes, but men who choose to challenge ingrained cultural stereotypes surrounding masculinity and care work are often rewarded with more meaningful lives. Smart and uplifting, this is a powerful resource for dads and dads-to-be." --Publishers Weekly hor of Descartes'' Error " Dad Brain is a masterful, science-packed, story-full journey for moms and dads alike to understand how the role of parent--birth or adoptive--changes our brains. Filled with exciting cutting-edge knowledge about neuroplasticity, this fascinating book offers unique and practical insights into the parenting journey and how we can honor our relational connections to our kids, and to our inner selves. This is a wonderful contribution to the parenting library recommended for anyone interested in improving children''s and parents'' lives!" --Daniel J. Siegel, M.D.

, New York Times bestselling author of The Whole Brain Child , Parenting from the Inside Out , and Brainstorm "Dad Brain offers a fascinating look at fatherhood, bringing cutting-edge research to life with clarity and heart. By taking fathers seriously as caregivers--and by making the science both accessible and compelling--this must-read book honors the critically important role men play in raising children and expands how we understand parenting itself." --Lisa Damour, PhD, author of Untangled, Under Pressure , and The Emotional Lives of Teenagers " Dad Brain is a much-needed book and an ode to the importance of dads." --Pamela Druckerman, author of Bringing Up Bébé "The role of fatherhood has shifted in recent decades, meaning many of today''s dads may not have grown up with healthy models, Saxbe writes, but men who choose to challenge ingrained cultural stereotypes surrounding masculinity and care work are often rewarded with more meaningful lives. Smart and uplifting, this is a powerful resource for dads and dads-to-be." --Publishers Weekly portant role men play in raising children and expands how we understand parenting itself." --Lisa Damour, PhD, author of Untangled, Under Pressure , and The Emotional Lives of Teenagers " Dad Brain is a much-needed book and an ode to the importance of dads." --Pamela Druckerman, author of Bringing Up Bébé "The role of fatherhood has shifted in recent decades, meaning many of today''s dads may not have grown up with healthy models, Saxbe writes, but men who choose to challenge ingrained cultural stereotypes surrounding masculinity and care work are often rewarded with more meaningful lives.

Smart and uplifting, this is a powerful resource for dads and dads-to-be." --Publishers Weekly read for everyone who values the importance of dads and believes in the power of care." --Eve Rodsky, New York Times bestselling author of Fair Play and Find Your Unicorn Space "An eye-opening exploration of fatherhood and its impact on a child''s life--and on a partnership, a family, and society at large. With equal parts science and story, Darby Saxbe sheds new light on an untold and misunderstood narrative. If you are a dad, if you''re married to a dad, or if you have a dad--you want this book." --Aliza Pressman, PhD, author of The Five Principles of Parenting and host of the Raising Good Humans podcast "Make no mistake:.