Book Description
Let's face it-kids have hated their parents since the beginning of time. The goal is to minimize the tension and find the happy ending. Is it possible to raise a child who doesn't blame you for everything? According to author, actor, and father Alan Thicke, the answer is a resounding "maybe!"

Of course, you can assure your kids' devotion if you do the following: Buy them everything they want Agree that homework is for losers Answer questions about sex by offering your room and body lotions Or learn from Alan's more practical and entertaining solutions, with input from respected psychologists, educators-and parole officers

With chapters like "Honey, I Screwed Up the Kids!," "Why Does Daddy Throw Like a Girl?" and "When Grownups Go Bad," "How to Raise Kids Who Won't Hate You" will take you on a wild ride. You'll laugh out loud at Thicke's twist on everything from homework to the prom, and find answers to questions like "Are my children playing the right games with the right kids at the right schools? How will I handle her first swear word and his first dead pet-or his first fight and her first unrequited crush? Are we being good enough friends and tough enough parents?"

Delve into the pages of "How to Raise Kids Who Won't Hate You" and get ready to learn, love, and laugh. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (6)

Enjoyable
Alan's warm and gentle humor was a pleasure to read. I enjoy how he can mix reality with comedy.I loved it from beginning to end.

Enjoyable
This book was a light enjoyable read. Just another example of the talent of Alan Thicke.

Entertaining
I found this book entertaining and funny. A good insight on the life of Alan Thicke. The twist he puts on things is great. A must have book.

I'm not alone
It's nice to see Im not alone with these childhood issues. Im recently divorced with 4 older children and 1 that is just 8. So to hear Alan's stories really hit home and helped me while bringing a smile to my face. This book shows just how talented this man is and how funny he can be.

Fun to read
This book was a good follow up to Alan's first one "How Men Have Babies". Im a single mother and I enjoyed the way he told his stories and the humor he put into them. My son is only a little older than Carter and I can relate to the situations he has had with him. This book shows that no matter who you are you still have to deal with the same things with your kids as we all do. It makes you feel better. I recommend this feel good book to everyone. ... Read more

Book Description
There are books written especially from the male perspective on how to parent, and how to participate in the birth - but none on how to be pregnant.Until now.What you hold in your hand is a combination sage advice, expert opinion, and side-splitting truths on the up and downside of pregnancy for men.Alan Thicke, one of America's favorite funny men and father of three, with a little help from father-friends including Ray Romano, Wayne Gretzky and Dave Barry, has written the ultimate how-to guide for dads-to-be.

Alan provides the real information and comic relief necessary to assure that your sense of humor doesn't fall victim to your pregnancy, as he expertly guides you through each step of the nine months.From Breasts to Birthing Class, How Men Have Babies is about pregnancy from a man's perspective, intended to get him involved early and fully. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (9)

Not bad, but, not wonderful
I got this for my husband. Alan Thicke is kind of consistently and gently slamming or joking about women and thier behavior while pregnant. It is humorous most of the time... so I didn't have a problem with it. But, If you're looking for a book that is really educational or filled with knowledge about pregnancy-this isn't it. Like the title says, this book is more about teaching men to cope with thier wives while the are pregnant than it is about pregnancy.

Most entertaining of the expectand dad books!
Funny and informative. Bought this for hubby but of course read it first. Thicke is in great comedic form, lots of interesting facts, and although he has lots of physiological/medical info it's not overwhelming...Also a very quick read- laughed aloud alot and then passed it on to my better half.

Just what the doctor ordered!
After reading so many books that are filled with facts, statistics etc.It was REALLY fun to sit down with a lighthearted book that really made me laugh.I already knew the odds of a pregnant woman over 40 giving birth toa baby with Downs Syndrome, and why it's not OK to drink while you'repregnant.This is not the reason I went to a book by Alan Thicke.If youjust need to be entertained and relate to the stories he tells, buy thisbook!

I thought this book was funny and interesting
I really enjoyed this book. We as woman know what we are feeling those 9 months of pregancy, its nice to see it from a man's point of view.It was fun to compare Alan's experience to that of my husband's. I think it takes a lot of courage for a man to put his pregancy thoughts and fears down onpaper for the world to read. This book just show's another talent of themulti-talented Alan Thicke.

It was fun to see a man's point of view on pregnancy
I thought it was a good book, Alan showed the man's point of view which most of us woman can't see during the 9 months of pregancy. We know what we as woman are feeling but in this book we can see the man's side. I also enjoyed the quotes from other celebrities. This book show's another talentof the multi-talented Alan Thicke, he's a great author too. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (1)

Alan Thicke: actor, escritor, padre, hombre
Desde hace "Growing Pains," Alan Thicke ha sido mi actor favorito.Pero no sabia que el fue un escritor tambien, con tan talento, hasta yo encuentre "Embarazados," un libro por los maridos de embarazadas.Alan Thicke da la historia de su familia y sus experiencias con inteligencia y sensitividad, y con chistes muy graciosos.Despues de leer dos o tres paginas, yo supe: Alan Thicke es un hombre perfecto.A principio, yo crei que Alan Thicke podia escribir en espanol tambien!Pero, adelante, aprendi el verdad.Este libro es un translaccion.Que lastima.Yo intrate muy muy fuerte a leer este libro en espanol, porque no supe que hubo un alternatividad.En realidad, yo no hablo espanol.No se nada en espanol.No entiendo el libro! ... Read more