Up to Dad

Up to Dad

Bringing up children in a relaxed way and letting them follow their own paths

Fathers as children need them to be

More and more fathers are getting involved in bringing up their children on an equal basis. But discovering one's own way is an extremely difficult task for almost any father. Carsten Vonnoh, who for many years has been involved in counselling fathers, helps men discover their own needs and limits and, in doing so, provides them with a way to establish or maintain a close relationship with their children. Because fathers are just as important for their children as mothers!
He uses many personal examples and stories from his coaching sessions to show how it is possible to overcome the conflict many fathers have between family, job and our rigid role models. Coming to terms with their own childhood, their own inner child and emotional world enables them to develop the strength to find their own path. The author also emphasises the importance of finding role models which go beyond gender stereotypes and what is expected by society in general or by the mother of the child in particular.

• First attachment-oriented book for fathers
• Examines the area of tension between a father's own aspirations and what role models demand
• The author is a well-known counsellor for fathers
• With lots of tips on how to deal with a double burden