{"product_id":"dad-brain-the-new-science-of-fatherhood-and-how-it-shapes-mens-lives-hardcover","title":"Dad Brain: The New Science of Fatherhood and How It Shapes Men's Lives - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDarby Saxbe\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA groundbreaking exploration of the science and significance of fatherhood that shows great dads are made, not born\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOver the last decade, we've learned more about the transformative power of parenthood--biologically, psychologically, and socially--than ever before. But while the experience of motherhood has attracted well-deserved attention, fatherhood has remained overlooked and, often, misunderstood. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow, in\u003ci\u003e Dad Brain\u003c\/i\u003e, field-leading psychologist Darby Saxbe, PhD, explains how becoming a father changes men, from their bodies and brain architecture to their hormones and sense of purpose. Inspired by her relationship with her dad, Saxbe has studied fathers and families for over twenty years. In her first book, she takes readers behind the scenes of her new research and around the world, from hunter-gatherers in the Congo to contemporary suburban dads, and into her pioneering studies of how parenthood shapes men's brains and lives. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReaders may be surprised to learn that, in addition to altering a dad's hormones and health (yes, men experience postpartum depression, and \"dad bod\" is real), parenthood can also benefit men. Dads who spend time with their kids sharpen their paternal instincts and even show more youthful brains in later life. Dads' unique approach to play makes kids more resilient, and fathers bring new insights to workplaces and build better societies. Ultimately, fatherhood can help men discover a richer, more connected, and more meaningful life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor fans of science-based storytelling that is also irreverent, funny, and personal, \u003ci\u003eDad Brain\u003c\/i\u003e offers an illuminating, empowering, and optimistic new understanding of fatherhood that will become a must-read for every parent.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDarby Saxbe, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, is a clinical psychologist and professor of psychology at the University of Southern California. She has published over eighty scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals and secured more than $3 million in grant funding for her research. She earned awards from the American Psychological Association and the Society for Research in Child Development and was a Fulbright fellow. Dr. Saxbe has written for outlets such as the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eO: The Oprah Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eScientific American\u003c\/i\u003e, and consulted on bestselling books, including Eve Rodsky's\u003ci\u003e Fair Play\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eShe received her PhD in clinical psychology from UCLA and her BA in English and psychology from Yale University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 9.4 x 6.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 09, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48119336239316,"sku":"9781250387523","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0823\/3785\/7748\/files\/ZS_FuE62Hw9781250387523.webp?v=1781698645","url":"https:\/\/bookschoices.com\/products\/dad-brain-the-new-science-of-fatherhood-and-how-it-shapes-mens-lives-hardcover","provider":"Books Choices ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}