Commando Dad: Basic Training: How to be an Elite Dad or Carer. From Birth to Three Years

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This is an ideal activity for our current situation as the only place needed is your garden or another small grassy area close to home. Whilst there are many things to like about Commando Dad, naturally there are a few things I dislike.

There is nothing more off-putting than picking up a book that is 4 inches thick and has tiny writing. In fact, he nearly never made it to Normandy at all as the American naval vessel that was carrying him from Folkestone to Juno Beach was accidentally rammed by a British destroyer, HMS Warspite. Written by an ex-Commando and dad of three, this manual provides clear and logical advice on all the practicalities of becoming a new father and simple, helpful instruction for all obstacles along the way. But the author should not forget that with good storytelling and examples, the reader will remember much more.

Chapter 5: Nutrition: an army marches on its stomach” explores teething, weaning and healthy eating for all the family. Written in a clear and to the point military style from simple how to's, planning schedules, and clear discussions of contested topics, I found it most useful - I still do, it's very easy to pick up when your baby reaches a new milestone or age.

Prepare base camp for your baby trooper’s arrival Survive the first 24 hours Establish feeding and sleeping routines Pack a survival kit for everything from light missions to long-term deployments Transport the troops successfully on manoeuvres Treat ailments and injuries with basic first-aid training Keep base camp tidy and square away tasks along the way Maintain morale in the ranks And much, much more. Any dad in a rush or who doesn’t have the patience or desire to read hundreds of pages can still get the answers they need. Take photos and draw pictures to take back to base camp and talk about later, this will also come in handy for identifying certain mini-beasts in future safaris.

It can take many different forms but at the root of it backup support means looking out for each other. With step-by-step advice and Commando Dad Top Tips, this book will ensure you’re ready to parent with military precision. Another example of Neil’s empathy and kindness shining through in his writing is this hugely self-aware paragraph: “learn to understand the role of sympathetic detonation – a chain reaction of emotions set off by you. I think the friendly and understanding tone used by the author really does a good job of making readers feel adequate.

It is hard when you’re going through problems that you don’t feel like you can share with anyone else. This little gem, however, has been more useful than anything else - it's full of practical advice and goes into detail about the things that matter, like nappy changing - I had no idea, and with covid taking away stuff like antenatal classes this was a lifesaver. Designed to be used in the field from birth to 12 months, this resource provides the foundation to all the practical skills needed to become the ultimate protector to your newest trooper. Anxiety UK – Runs a helpline staffed by volunteers with personal experience of anxiety from 9:30-5:30, Monday to Friday. My favourite feature of this book is the way Sinclair has used his militaristic language and applied it to fatherhood.Most of our furniture sets and some larger or heavy items such as compost will be delivered using wooden pallets. By completing your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use and authorise Audible to charge your designated card or any other card on file.