The New Dad's Playbook - by Benjamin Watson (Paperback)

About the Book

NFL superstar, commentator, activist, and dad lays out his step-by-step game plan from preseason (preparing for fatherhood) to Superbowl (birth) to postseason (after the baby's home), teaching men how to prepare to be the best possible partners and fathers they can be.

Book Synopsis

When it comes to the unknown territory of having a baby, moms-to-be have nearly unending resources to plan and execute a healthy pregnancy and navigate those first months and years as a parent with confidence. New dads? Not so much. They want to get in the game too, but, says Super Bowl champion Benjamin Watson, "I could find clearer direction for putting together a baby swing than for taking care of a newborn child."

The New Dad's Playbook is every man's game plan to being the best partner and the best father, from pre-season (preparing for fatherhood) to Super Bowl (birth) to post-season (after baby is home). It helps men understand what their wives are going through physically and emotionally during and after pregnancy, allowing them to support their most important teammate. It tells men what to expect when their baby is home--and what to do when the unexpected happens. This tell-it-like-it-is book will take men from just winging it to winning it.

From the Back Cover

"Exactly what we need--honest, understanding, and inviting words on fatherhood."--Drew Brees, NFL quarterback, New Orleans Saints

New moms have unending resources to plan and execute a healthy pregnancy and navigate those first months and years as a parent with confidence. New dads? Not so much. Super Bowl champion and father of five Benjamin Watson wants to change all that.

The New Dad's Playbook is every man's game plan to being the best partner and the best father, from preseason (preparing for fatherhood) to Super Bowl (birth) to postseason (after baby is home). It helps men understand what their wives are going through physically and emotionally during and after pregnancy, allowing them to support their most important teammate. It tells men what to expect when their baby is home--and what to do when the unexpected happens.

This tell-it-like-it-is book will take new dads from just winging it to winning it.


"If you're a man preparing for your first child, you must read this book. If you already have children, you'll want to read it as you continue to grow your family."--Tony Dungy, bestselling author of Quiet Strength and Uncommon

"Benjamin dives into each aspect of fatherhood that will help husbands connect with the hearts of their wives and prepare for one of the most important callings a man can have. Every new dad and dad-to-be needs this resource!"--Lysa TerKeurst, New York Times bestselling author and president of Proverbs 31 Ministries


Benjamin Watson is a tight end for the Baltimore Ravens, a frequent commentator on ESPN and the NFL Network, and a vice president of the NFLPA. A leading spokesman for All Pro Dad and NFL Father & Kids Experience, and the founder of One More, Watson was a finalist for Walter Payton Man of the Year. He is the author of Under Our Skin and has appeared on Dr. Phil, The 700 Club, The Rachael Ray Show, CNN, Fox News, and many more. He lives in Maryland with his wife, Kirsten, and their five kids.

About the Author

Benjamin Watson is a tight end for the Baltimore Ravens, an ESPN and NFL Network commentator, a leading spokesman for All Pro Dad and NFL Father & Kids Experience, and the founder of One More, a foundation that helps to spread the love and hope of Christ by meeting real needs, promoting education, and supporting local charities. A finalist for Walter Payton Man of the Year, Watson is deeply engaged in the community through his work with the NFL and its organizations and his own, and he is one of the league's most active members in both traditional and social media, with over 300,000 Facebook fans with whom he engages on a daily basis. He is the author of Under Our Skin and has appeared on Dr. Phil, The 700 Club, The Rachael Ray Show, CNN, Fox News, and many more. USA Today has said that Watson "illustrates the power of the platform that many players possess, but few are prone to use to address social issues. He is a shining example of how to put resources that come from his status as an NFL player to good use." He lives in Maryland with his wife, Kirsten, and their five kids.