Delonso Barnes

Fresh Start For Dads Delonso Barnes Second edition

Fresh Start for Dads was written for the incarcerated father or recently released father looking to establish and develop a relationship with his child and getting his life going in a positive direction. Being an incarcerated father creates a challenging situation in an already difficult task of fatherhood. Not only does the father have to deal with the negative impact prison has mentally and societally but the impact incarceration does to a child and the range of emotions they go through. Loss, fear, confusion, abandonment and anger are just a few emotions a child may experience. You have to work on repairing your child as well as yourself; Fresh Start for Dads will assist you in both. In this book you will: - Learn how to reconnect with your child - Finding employment - How to keep a positive outlook - Understanding child development - Parenting tips and - How to prepare for your release.