Dads on Duty: How to Level Up Your Parenting for Baby's First Year and Keep Your Sanity

By Alok Patel MD

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HBVK3D9N
• ISBN13: 9798217048618
• Release Date: April 2027
• Publisher: Plume Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"