Here’s the truth: there is an endless amount of advice once you enter the world of parenthood, and most of that advice will center around your children. However, there are a number of other pivotal areas that will significantly impact your experience as a new parent, yet are all too-often ignored.

What rarely gets discussed are the parts of your life that quietly shift: your relationships, your sense of self, and the support you need to show up fully for your family.

Despite the comedic title, The DILF (Dad I’d Like to… Friend) Handbook is a practical resource for the parts of fatherhood no one warns you about. Grounded in research, expert insights, and real stories, it’s a sanity-saving guide that shatters the most dangerous myths of fatherhood — from “there’s no room for mistakes as a parent” to “you will feel an instant bond with your baby.”

Consider this book a trusted companion for your parenting journey: offering guidance, reassurance, and tools to help you grow into a patient, present, actively engaged dad anyone would like to… friend.