The Daddy Diaries: The Year I Grew Up

Andy Cohen chronicles his first year as a father, balancing his career as a media executive with the demands of single parenthood. The year begins the morning after a New Year's Eve broadcast and follows Cohen as he navigates raising his three-year-old son, Ben, and newborn daughter, Lucy, born in May. Cohen's account moves between his professional life—including behind-the-scenes moments from Watch What Happens Live and ongoing drama from the Real Housewives franchise—and his personal experiences at home. The narrative includes interactions with his mother in St. Louis, encounters with celebrity guests, and the everyday challenges of parenting: early mornings with Ben, playground dynamics, and the realities of managing both a high-profile career and family responsibilities. The book examines how parenthood transforms priorities and brings superficial concerns into sharper perspective.