It’s hard to believe, but I started my “Daddy Doin’ Work” thing when my oldest daughter was 18 months old. Fast forward to present day and I find myself dropping her off for her first day of Kindergarten. … [Read More...]
GET DOYIN’S NEW CHILDREN’S BOOK “I WONDER” TODAY!
Doyin Richards’ adventures in fatherhood have been documented on his blog, Daddy Doin’ Work. Now he's entering the children's book arena with I WONDER, releasing on May 3, 2016.
It's a picture book that describes how dads have a certain way of doing things for their kids. Sometimes it's not "mom's way" or even the "right way," but it's *their way* and everything dads do is always rooted in love. Sure, they don't have all of the answers (who does?) but their kiddos benefit greatly from their involvement. But don't take our word for it. Check out what professional reviewers said about I WONDER."Richards offers readers a contemporary and honest portrait of fatherhood in this new picture book, created with 'real' fathers in mind. The combination of simple yet purposeful text, coupled with photos of 'dads being dads,' conveys an image of fathers as partners, companions, motivators, and supporters. VERDICT: A tribute to and a celebration of 'Daddies Doin’ Work' all over the globe who might wonder about their roles and images as parents." - SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
"Writing in the voice of a parent expressing his hopes for his child, author and Daddy Doin’ Work blogger Richards strikes an affecting balance between insecurity and strength. Dads (and kids) of all types should find Richards’s message deeply reassuring and relatable." — PUBLISHERS WEEKLYOrder your copy TODAY from one of these fine retailers:
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Who is Doyin, Anyway?
A faithful SDW (Subscriber Doin' Work) named Alexandra sent me an email a while ago that caught my attention. She said many things, but one sentence read, "I know a lot about your passion for being a dad, but I really want to know more about you (hopes, fears, insecurities, quirky stuff). Care to … [Read More...]
I Didn’t Want To Raise Girls…Until I Did
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About Doyin
Hi there, and welcome to my blog! For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Doyin (It’s a West African name pronounced “doe-ween”) and I’m a daddy to two lovely little girls who happen to be the center of my universe. This blog is intended to share the adventures of raising a child from a helpful dad’s point of view. Some of what you’ll read will make you laugh, some of what you’ll read will make you cringe, but I’ll go out on a limb and say that nothing you’ll read here will ever be boring. You’ll just have to trust me on this.
I also will be the first to admit that I'm not a parenting expert (and let's face it, neither are you), but I absolutely know what it takes to be a good dad. Without question, there are more good dads out there than bad ones, and I want to use my platform to celebrate these men, push the ones who need improvement (including me) to be better, and to recognize the amazing women they partner with. I may not have the amount of daddy experience as some of my readers, but I’ve learned a lot in my short time raising my tiny humans – and I look forward to sharing those experiences with you. Sit back and enjoy the ride!Read More
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