A newborn is referred to as a baby trooper, whereas toddlers and older children are mobile troopers. It doesn't pretend to have a philosophical intrigue that will unleash the parenting instinct within you. As a result, many women suffered through this challenge alone without any legitimate support from a doctor or support group, and perhaps not even feeling they could talk about it with their partner or friends. Using genuine and faux military slang makes the book a touch more fun and keeps things light-hearted for potentially stressed readers. We’ve achieved a LOT since our last blog post: the release of: Commando Dad Basic Training (Pocket Edition), Commando Dad Raw Recruits, Commando Dad Mission Adventure and we’ve another on the way: Commando Dad Cookbook.

Based on my own limited expertise this is the kind of thing that certain men might be taking for granted. This accessible guide is loosely based on the British Army's Basic Battle Skills - and has a light-hearted military flavour throughout.Sometimes Sinclair seems a little over-optimistic, for example advocating that parents-to-be purchase only six sleepsuits, which would have lasted for literally the first few hours after bringing my babies home. Depending on how old your troopers are they will have their own interests and hobbies whether it be gaming, reading, football etc. Written by ex-Commando and dad of three, Neil Sinclair, this manual will teach new fathers, in no-nonsense terms, how to perfectly execute everything from feeding, clothing and transporting troops to maintaining morale in the ranks. Namely, I felt that he comes across as having a great deal of empathy, the underlying cause of which is probably a high EQ. Commando Dad – Basic Training by Neil Sinclair is a reference book covering all aspects of caring for a child from birth to three years.

Written by ex-Commando and dad of three, Neil Sinclair, this manual will teach you, in no-nonsense terms, how to: Survive the first 24 hours Prepare and Plan to Prevent Poor Parental Performance Maintain morale in the ranks Feed, clothe, transport and entertain your troops Transport the troops successfully on manoeuvres Increase your flash to bang time and square away tasks along the way. This book would ideally suit expectant fathers who are looking for a bit of an overview of what’s to come.Not that I need a parenting book to be militarised for me to want to read it, but it was gifted to me and I read it cover to cover, even though my - at the time - unborn baby wouldn’t be encountering these issues for many years. I have no previous experience with babies, so to say I knew fuck all about looking after them is an understatement! Featuring expert advice and carefully drafted mission briefs, these books for dad are perfect for teaching skills while making special memories. When your new baby arrives, it is perhaps one of the most life-changing events you will face and can also be pretty terrifying.