First Time Parents is the first book to focus on the needs of the parents as well as the baby helping all parents to adapt to and enjoy their new role. Sympathetically written by parent and leading childcare author Dr Miriam Stoppard the book offers a fresh approach to family life today. First Time Parents acknowledges the equal part that many fathers play in bringing up children and focuses on the concerns of the working mother house husbands single parents and adoptive parents. A comprehensive guide it takes prospective parents through planning for a baby pregnancy and birth. It gives detailed coverage of the first year of a baby's life and looks beyond to the toddler years offering reassurance and practical advice. First Time Parents looks at how parenthood changes your life together and offers constructive help on keeping your relationship alive. Dr. Stoppard also considers the needs of working women house husbands and single parents providing workable solutions to real issues. Being a parent means being a caregiver supporter and teacher as well as a loving partner - First Time Parents shows you how.