Dad Mode: The First-Year Survival Playbook for New Fathers

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Survive the First Year of Fatherhood, Build Confidence, and Become the Dad Your Baby Needs. Becoming a dad is exciting — and overwhelming. No one hands you a manual in the delivery room, and suddenly you’re juggling sleepless nights, a recovering partner, and a tiny human who depends on you for everything. Dad Mode is your no-fluff survival playbook for the first year. Packed with practical strategies, dad-tested hacks, and real talk, this book helps you navigate the chaos with confidence. You’ll learn what really matters (and what you can skip), so you can show up as a calm, capable, and connected dad. Author Mira Joywell gives you straightforward advice, not perfection lectures. From hospital prep to bonding rituals, sleep strategies to relationship care, this guide equips you to handle the toughest days — and enjoy the best ones. Know what to pack, say, and do on the big day and first week home Build a natural, lasting bond with your baby through daily care and rituals Survive sleep deprivation with systems that actually work Support your partner emotionally and practically through recovery Balance work and dad life without burning out or missing key moments Whether you’re a first-time dad or just need a reset for round two, Dad Mode will help you step into fatherhood with clarity, humor, and purpose. Scroll up and start thriving — not just surviving — your baby’s first year.