KANSAS CITY, Mo., Oct. 7, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Some say that any man can make a baby, but it takes a real man to be a father. Unfortunately children do not come with guidebooks, but Gary W. Traylor's new book on parenting, Lasting Impressions: Dads that Make a Difference (now available through AuthorHouse), gives men the confidence and skills needed to excel at parenthood.
Lasting Impressions describes a number of avenues to resolve some of the most perplexing issues fathers encounter. Traylor offers specific prescriptions and suggests readers use as many or as few ideas as they find helpful. His hope is to create a legacy of parenting for the reader that will last for generations.
"Parenting cannot be reduced to a neat, tidy formula any more than a marriage license provides a productive and happy married life. However, this book with brief insightful stories and fun illustrations will help dads navigate the sometimes rough waters of parenting," Traylor says.
With more than 30 years of observation and experience, Traylor provides ideas to help any man become the successful and accomplished father his children deserve. Lasting Impressions models its lesson from the experiences of real fathers so that readers can employ what Traylor terms the "4Ps" -- "Problem," "Practitioner," "Prelude" and "Prescription" to enliven these stories.
"Much was learned from watching great dads and trying to extract meaningful lessons from them. My prayer for each reader of this book is that it will help create a life for you and your kids that is more than just palatable -- it is pleasurable! These nuggets of wisdom have been gathered to help dads forge a lasting bond between children and fathers," the author says.
Perfect for the first-time father, those who need a little advice, and even the seasoned veteran, Lasting Impressions provides a foundation on which to build relationships with children and create lasting memories.
Traylor is a devoted family man with two grown children and has been married for 28 years. Lasting Impressions: Dads that Make a Difference, is the first book in his Lasting Impressions series.
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