Truly Raising Children Together

Raising a child doesn’t come with instructions. But what no one told you is that it doesn’t come with a fair division of responsibilities, either.

In a generation that wants to do things differently, mothers and fathers are facing an uncomfortable reality: childcare and parenting responsibilities still fall more heavily on one side than the other. And while mothers search for answers, many fathers still don’t know what their role should be.

This is neither a perfect manual nor a list of quick tips. It is an honest, in-depth, and much-needed look at what it means to be a mother and, above all, a father today.

Drawing on real-life experiences, scientific evidence, and thought-provoking reflections, Armando Bastida challenges many inherited models of parenting and proposes an approach based on being present, sharing responsibility, and building strong bonds.

Because it’s not about getting everything right. It’s about showing up. And that, even if no one has ever taught us how, can change everything.