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A FOUR-VOLUME SERIES FOR DADS

THE OWNER'S MANUAL

FROM CONFUSION TO CONFIDENCE: DAD'S GUIDE TO RAISING CHILDREN

VOL. 1 AVAILABLE NOW

VOL. 2 COMING NEXT

THE SERIES

ONE BOOK FOR EVERY STAGE

As kids grow, a father's role changes. Each volume meets you where your child is.

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AVAILABLE NOW

Vol 1 · The Protector

Ages 0–7

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COMING NEXT

Vol 2 · The Guide

Ages 7–14

Ages 14–21

PLANNED

3

Vol 3 · The Coach

Ages 21–28

PLANNED

4

Vol 4 · The Mentor

Planned volumes aren't available to order yet.

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AVAILABLE NOW · VOL. 1

THE PROTECTOR

AGES 0–7

The first volume helps dads move from confusion to confidence. Practical advice and hands-on strategies give fathers the tools to raise confident children from birth to age 7, with real-world solutions and emotional support for the early years.

"FOR EVERY DAD WHO EVER WISHED FOR AN OWNER'S MANUAL FOR THEIR KIDS, THIS ONE'S FOR YOU."

— Jamon Glover

Published by Socialotus Media Group in partnership with Father Figure Institute.

THE PROTECTOR'S TOOLBOX

TOOLS FOR THE FIRST 7 YEARS

Practical tools from The Owner's Manual Vol. 1 for dads of kids 0–7.

PROTECTOR PHASE CHECKLIST

A quick self-check on safety, connection, boundaries and partnership.

DAD HACKS (AGES 0–7)

9 simple moves that make fatherhood easier, starting today.

MILESTONES TRACKER

Know what's coming next, age by age, and when to call the pediatrician.

SERIES BLUEPRINT

Your 28-year roadmap from Protector to Mentor.

3 DAD HACKS TO TRY THIS WEEK

Get on their level. Kneel down, make eye contact, join their world.

Own one routine. Same bath, same story, same song, every night.

Phone in another room for the first 30 minutes after work.

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REAL DADS. REAL LIFE.

Read it cover to cover. Or fall asleep trying. We've all been there.

COMING NEXT · VOL. 2

THE GUIDE

BUILDING CHARACTER AND COURAGE · AGES 7–14

When kids start questioning everything, even the bedtime rules, it's time to switch from The Protector to The Guide. Practical advice, real-life scenarios and a dash of humor for the wild ride from 7 to 14.

For every kind of dad. Yes, that means bonus and step-dads too.

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THE FIRST 7 BECOMES THE NEXT 70.

Why the early years matter most.

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FOR ORGANIZATIONS

ORDER FOR YOUR GROUP

Bring The Owner's Manual to your school, program, workplace or community group. Contact Father Figure to discuss quantities and a group-order quote.

Hear it from the author.

Jamon brings the ideas behind The Owner's Manual to schools, programs and conferences.

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