Dad Like It's Your Job

Steve Morse is a long time music critic, rock historian, and dad to Nick, a brilliant painter. He also happens to be on the autism spectrum. 

Zito takes this episode to share the story of how V, his 17 year-old, got pulled over for the first time. How did it go? Not great. Zito, like many dads, blames himself. The story is an instant family classic! 

Matt Majikas is the Founder and President of Central Ma Production, a successful entertainment company. As the boss, he has big responsibilities he takes very seriously...to his kids. We talk schedules, phone restrictions, and fruit. (lots of fruit!)

Shawn Sheridan is a Program Manager at THE Ohio State University, a mentor, and a speaker. He's a devoted father of three (?). We talk bed size, family sports rivalries, and girl dadding. 

Dr. Barry Plummer is a semi-retired child psychologist and faculty member at Brown University. He and Zito discuss how much fatherhood has changed and continues to change. 

Nathan Fink, of the New Hampshire Children's Trust is divorced, a father, and the child of divorce. Effective co-parenting, avoiding oversharing with the kids, and growing up with multiple stepdads. 

Alec Lane is a crusader for fathers and fatherhood and host of the podcast, "First Class Fatherhood." He and Zito are two men who normally would not mix but they find lots to agree on here. 

Andrew's "Four Seasons of Parenting" is a simple and direct approach to raising kids. 

Zito flies solo here and shares some insights from his signature talk about how to be a valuable asset at work without living there. 

Comedian Steve Bjork fostered then adopted four young siblings ten years ago. His experience is a testament to meeting any parenting challenge as it presents itself. 

"Meeting them where they are" is all about dealing with every phase of development as it comes but also accepting the kid you've got. Don't expect them to be someone else. 

Mike grew up with a father who was emotionally distant and not around much. Today he goes out of his way to be a different dad. 

Luke, a young recovering drug addict, became a father unexpectedly. He jumped into fatherhood with both feet, completing the Nurturing Fathers program and dedicating himself to his new son. 

Helping fathers have a rich, productive home life while still succeeding in their career. Provide for your family and still be a part of your family. 

Mike is "recovering middle school principal" and founder of "Strong Fathers/Strong Families. He has great incite about how much dads want to show up and how to help them do so.