When Rob Sturrock became a father he said it was like hearing church bells ringing. It's what came after that took grit and a bit of soul searching. Rob decided to stay home with his kids at a time when it's still unusual for men to take on a full-time role caring role for children. He looked for literature to tell him, as a dad, how to navigate this world. When he found none he wrote his own book Man Raises Boy - a love letter to his son and a contemplation on what it means to be a father and to raise a boy in today's world.

<div>When Rob Sturrock became a father he said it was like hearing church bells ringing. It's what came after that took grit and a bit of soul searching. Rob decided to stay home with his kids at a time when it's still unusual for men to take on a full-time role caring role for children. He looked for literature to tell him, as a dad, how to navigate this world. When he found none he wrote his own book <a href="https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/books/general-books/self-help-practical/Man-Raises-Boy-Rob-Sturrock-9781760875213" target="_blank">Man Raises Boy</a> - a love letter to his son and a contemplation on what it means to be a father and to raise a boy in today's world.</div>

From nurturing newborns to taming toddlers, we unravel the art and science of parenting with real-life stories and expert advice. The hilarious to the humbling and all the nitty gritty in between. Produced and presenter by mum of two and journalist, Shevonne Hunt.

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