Dad Brain

The New Science of Fatherhood and How it Shapes Men's Lives

By: Darby Saxbe

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Hardcover | 11 June 2026

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A groundbreaking exploration of how fatherhood transforms menâs brains, bodies, health, skills and relationshipsIn recent years menâs attitudes to fatherhood have changed dramatically. But only now are we learning how profoundly fatherhood changes menâs brains and biology â" and the effects these changes have on their health, skills, relationships and sense of purpose. In Dad Brain, one of the worldâs leading researchers of fatherhood, Darby Saxbe, provides a captivating account of this new science, packed with insights into how different approaches to fatherhood affect not only men but the whole family. Among its many revelations are that:â¢ Fathersâ brains shrink and their testosterone dropsâ¢ Fathers undergo a host of hormonal changes once thought only to affect womenâ¢ Fathers can suffer post-partum depression but enjoy better long-term healthâ¢ Fathersâ style of play makes their kids more resilientâ¢ Dads who do more housework are generally happierAbove all, Dad Brain shows that men are wired to participate in care just as women are, but that many of these adaptations only come online when fathers invest time into parenthood: the more they do, the more they change for the better. Ultimately it shows a good father is not something you are, it is something you become. âEntertaining and fascinating â¦ a must-readâ Eve RodskyâA wonderful book â¦ from an accomplished scientistâ Antonio DamasioâMasterful, science-packed, offering unique and practical insightsâ Daniel J. Siegel

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