{"product_id":"the-equal-parent-paul-morgan-bentley-9781803143989","title":"The Equal Parent: How sharing the load helps the whole family thrive","description":"\u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eAll parents and would-be parents should read this book. It will change their lives\u003c\/strong\u003e.' Mary Ann Sieghart, journalist and bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Authority Gap\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Why do mothers wake first when their baby cries at night?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Why do fathers take so little time off work to bond with their newborn babies?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Why are mothers never praised for being 'hands on'?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Is there a biological difference in mothers' and fathers' parenting instincts?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Why do nurseries and schools often call mothers first when there is a problem?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Why don't we expect fathers to have a more active role in caring for their children?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a new father and Head of Investigations at \u003cem\u003eThe Times\u003c\/em\u003e, Paul Morgan-Bentley found himself lying awake in bed one night after settling his three-month-old back to sleep. With all these questions buzzing in his mind, he decided to go a mission to answer them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on his own personal experience of fatherhood - from the utter joy to the sometimes overwhelming panic Paul and his husband felt caring for their new-born son, to the chemist who calls Paul 'MummyDaddy' and the juggle of nursery pick-ups with work deadlines, Paul delves into what it really means to share the parental load.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a range of case studies, research from around the world, and conversations with leading scientists, \u003cem\u003eThe Equal Parent\u003c\/em\u003e explores the truths behind the falsehoods about parenting roles - and why challenging these myths to achieve parenting equality will benefit all of us: mothers, fathers and, most importantly, our children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA myth-busting must-read about creating parenting equality for fans of Caitlin Moran, \u003cem\u003eThe Danish Way of Parenting\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'With rigorous research and compelling personal insight, \u003cem\u003eThe Equal Parent\u003c\/em\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003ean essential interrogation of the inequities of modern parenting\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eThis book will change the way you see your family\u003c\/strong\u003e.' Leah Hazard, \u003cem\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eWomb\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cem\u003eThe Equal Parent\u003c\/em\u003e is an important book - an antidote to the many misconceptions surrounding parenthood. \u003cstrong\u003eThoughtful and encouraging, it is an inspiring look at how parenting can be\u003c\/strong\u003e.' Catherine Cho, author of \u003cem\u003eInferno: \u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eA Memoir of Motherhood and Madness\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eAn incredible book on parenthood.\u003c\/strong\u003e' Ziauddin Yousafzai\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A really valuable book, \u003cstrong\u003ewritten with great insight and warmth\u003c\/strong\u003e.' Brian Viner, author and critic \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Paul Morgan-Bentley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1803143983\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781803143989\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Thread Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/02\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.59lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.61d","brand":"Paul Morgan-Bentley","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44133561499903,"sku":"9781803143989","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_4388a848-abf6-4edd-9267-c2de352d4e06.jpg?v=1687486864","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-equal-parent-paul-morgan-bentley-9781803143989","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}