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The Equal Parent: How Sharing the Load Helps the Whole Family Thrive Paperback – 2 Mar. 2023
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Lying awake one night after struggling to put his new-born son back to sleep, Paul Morgan-Bentley found himself desperately scrolling for parenting advice for new fathers. Soon, Paul picked up on a reoccurring narrative - compared to mums, dads were useless.
Frustrated by this generalisation and determined every parent should have an equal role in raising their child, Paul decided this narrative needed to change. In this deeply personal experience of fatherhood and parenting alongside his husband, Paul delves into what it really means to share the parental load, and how you can achieve it.
With a range of research from around the world, and conversations with leading scientists, The Equal Parent explores the truths behind the falsehoods and myths about parenting roles. This book will help give you the tools to achieve the parenting equality that will benefit everyone in your family: mothers, fathers and, most importantly, your children.
A myth-busting must-read about creating parenting equality for fans of Caitlin Moran, The Danish Way of Parenting and The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read.
'An essential interrogation of the inequities of modern parenting. This book will change the way you see your family.' Leah Hazard, Sunday Times bestselling author of Womb
'An important book - an antidote to the many misconceptions surrounding parenthood. Thoughtful and encouraging, it is an inspiring look at how parenting can be.' Catherine Cho, author of Inferno: A Memoir of Motherhood and Madness
'A fascinating and well-written journey... delightful... It's exactly the kind of parenting book I love. Highly recommended.' Jessica Joelle Alexander, author of The Danish Way of Parenting
'An incredible book on parenthood.' Ziauddin Yousafzai
'So validating... a brilliant book.' Sunday Times Style
'Incredible.' Pink News
'Completely fascinating.' The Observer
'A really valuable book, written with great insight and warmth.' Brian Viner, author and critic
'A fascinating deepdive into parenting roles.' Sun Fabulous Mag
'A timely, humane and very welcome read.' Sarah Blaffer Hrdy, author of Mother Nature and Mothers and Others
'Funny, tender and insightful.' Metro
'Absolutely THE read... a timely conversation about what constitutes an equally parenting scenario.' Goodreads reviewer
'Fascinating and captivating... Would highly recommend, especially for new parents.' Goodreads reviewer
- Print length272 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherThread
- Publication date2 Mar. 2023
- Dimensions15.2 x 3 x 23.2 cm
- ISBN-101804191205
- ISBN-13978-1804191200
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Paul is also an advocate for men properly sharing responsibility for caring for their children. He lives in Buckinghamshire with his husband, Robin, and their son, Solly.
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- Publisher : Thread (2 Mar. 2023)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 272 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1804191205
- ISBN-13 : 978-1804191200
- Dimensions : 15.2 x 3 x 23.2 cm
- Best Sellers Rank: 266,462 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- 96 in Step-Parents & Children
- 285 in Grandparents
- 595 in Family & Marriage Biographies
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 April 2023
It’s written with warmth, authority and openness. Every new parent - whatever their family structure- should give it a read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 March 2023
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and couldn't put it down. It brought to my attention realities in the world that I was not aware of and that, before reading, I may have even been guilty of towards him of what I expected of a father and how that could make him feel or how he would be treated at our upcoming appointments and those of our child.
This book is very eye opening without forcing any opinions or ideas onto you. I would recommend this book for any new/expecting parents if only to give you an idea of how to keep the dynamic in your relationship equal while both being present.











