Your essential guide to being the best dad you can be
Have you just found out you're going to be a dad, or perhaps you're
already a brand new dad? Being a Great Dad is a comprehensive
and practical guide to For Dummies dadhood, with advice on
topics ranging from conception to looking after your baby, connecting
with your little one and helping your child develop and grow.
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Know what to expect during pregnancy and birth -- be prepared
as your baby grows and enters the world
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Prepare for a baby in the house -- find out the essential
gear you'll need
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Keep baby safe and sound -- tips on how to baby proof your
home and keep junior safe
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Be a hands-on dad - learn practical solutions to common
parenting challenges
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Manage the work-life balance -- find out how to balance your
work commitments and life outside work
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Be a stay-at-home-dad -- discover how to combine being
primary care-giver for your child with paid work
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Choose the right school for your child -- examine the
education choices available and what's best for your little one
DIYFather. com
has become one of the most recognised organisations promoting active
fatherhood in Australia and New Zealand. DIYFather. com was brought into
this world by Wellington-based dads Stefan Korn, Scott Lancaster and
Eric Mooij, who recognised the need for social innovation in the
fathering space. DIYFather is a social enterprise that aims to help men
become the best fathers they can be. The directors of DIYFather have
been recognised for their work by winning the 2009 New Zealander of the
Year award in the education category.
Stefan Korn is a New Zealand-based internet entrepreneur. He is
passionate about e-commerce and the web, and in general loves getting
involved in new businesses. His wife Raquel gave birth to their son
Noah in May 2007 and the experience of becoming a father, as well as
the challenges of looking after Noah, prompted him to join DIYFather.
Stefan has a PhD in Artificial Intelligence and an MBA in
international business. Before becoming an entrepreneur Stefan held
senior management roles for large international corporations in the
IT, Telecommunication and Hospitality sector. In addition to
DIYFather, Stefan runs an investment company for online startups,
WebFund. Stefan is also actively engaged in community projects and
enjoys tutoring for Wellington Community Education.
Scott Lancaster is the founder of DIYFather. com. He is married
to Renee, who gave birth to their daughter Pyper in July 2007. After
discovering what little parenting information was available for
fathers, Scott approached the other two directors, who helped him
build DIYFather. Scott looked after Pyper full-time for the fi rst two
years of her life and experienced being a stay-at-home dad (SAHD).
Scott has an Applied Science degree majoring in Agriculture and comes
from a farming background.
Eric Mooij is married to Andrea, who welcomed baby Ava into the
world in April 2008. Eric is also father to Nastassja (16), Christian
(15) and Amber (14). Although he is not living with his three older
children, Eric has regular contact with them and supports them in
every way possible. Eric is keen to make a stand for separated
families. Coming from a broken family himself and having relived this
experience with his fi rst three children, he works hard to be a
positive role model. Outside of DIYFather, Eric works in IT and
project management.
