Dad Brain

Name: Dad Brain
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ISBN: 9781847928818

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

Darby Saxbe

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The Bodley Head Ltd
16 June 2026

Gender studies: men; Family psychology; Human biology; Men's health; Advice on parenting

A groundbreaking exploration of how fatherhood transforms men's brains, bodies, health, skills and relationships

A groundbreaking exploration of how fatherhood transforms men's brains, bodies, health, skills and relationships, drawing on one of the world's only longitudinal studies of men's brains as they become fathers. Revelations include-

. Fathers' brains shrink and their testosterone drops . Fathers undergo a host of hormonal changes once thought only to affect women . Fathers can suffer post-partum depression but enjoy better long-term health . Fathers make for better managers and their style of play makes their kids more resilient . In the West fathers typically get less sleep than mothers, but mothers get worse sleep than fathers . Dads who do more housework are generally happier . A majority of women prefer 'dad bods'

By: Darby Saxbe
Imprint: The Bodley Head Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 153mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 350g
ISBN: 9781847928818
ISBN 10: 1847928811
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 16 June 2026
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Darby Saxbe is a clinical psychologist and professor of psychology at the University of Southern California who has conducted one of the world's only longitudinal studies on men's brains as they become fathers. A former Fulbright fellow, she has published over eighty scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals, written for the New York Times and Scientific American and has earned awards from the American Psychological Association and the Society for Research in Child Development.

Reviews for Dad Brain: The New Science of Fatherhood and How it Shapes Men's Lives

In this entertaining and fascinating book, Darby Saxbe unpacks how fatherhood transforms men's lives, from their brains to their careers. It's a must-read for everyone who values the importance of dads -- Eve Rodsky, author of Fair Play An eye-opening exploration of fatherhood and its impact on a child’s life – and on a partnership, a family and society at large -- Aliza Pressman, author of The Five Principles of Parenting A wonderful book about the biology of fatherhood and an important text about parenthood from an accomplished scientist -- Antonio Damasio, author of Descartes' Error A masterful, science-packed, story-full journey for mums and dads alike, offering unique and practical insights -- Daniel J. Siegel, author of The Whole Brain Child