Mr. Dad

Kelly Hruska, government relations director, National Military Family Association. @military_family – Instagram: nationalmilitaryfamily Topic: Resources for military families. Issues: National Military Family Association provides resources and support for military families dealing with adoption, deployment, special needs children (and adults), financial challenges, marriage, divorce, employm...

Kim Brooks, author of Small Animals. Topic: Parenthood in the age of fear. Issues: Why so many of us are so afraid for our children—despite the fact that the world isn’t any more dangerous today than it was when we were kids; the negative effects of the culture of fear; what we can do to […] The post Parenthood in the Age of Fear appeared first on Mr. Dad .

Mary Dell Harrington, coauthor of Grown & Flown. Topic: How to support your teen, stay close as a family, and raise independent adults. Issues: Understanding the many issues that children face, including home life, mental and physical health, love and sex; academics, friendships, college admissions; preparing our kids—and ourselves—for separating Kim Brooks, author of Small […] The post...

Carla Naumburg, author of How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your Kids. Topic: A practical guide to becoming a calmer, happier parent. Issues: Why are you losing your stuff with your kids? Knowing what your buttons are and what kids are doing to push them; how doing less will help you not lose your […] The post Becoming Calmer, Happier Parent appeared first on Mr. Dad .

Katherine Wintsch, author of Slay Like a Mother. Topic: How to destroy what’s holding you back so you can live the life you want. Issues: The fine line between struggling and suffering; identifying your dragon (the mythical beast that’s keeping you from being the parent you want to be); negative self-talk and why it’s so […] The post Slay Like a Mother + Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your Kids...

Lauren Smith Brody, author of The Fifth Trimester. @Laurensbrody – Instagram: thefifthtrimester Topic: The working mom’s guide to style, sanity, and success after baby. Issues: Who’s taking care of your little person? Getting through “I have to quit.” Looking human again (on beauty and style); feeling human again; keeping your expectations (of yourself and others) […] The post The Fift...

Jessica Tyson, model supervisor, Focus Program. Topic: Resilience training for military families. Issues: Practical skills to help families and couples overcome common challenges related to military life; Building on current strengths and learning new strategies to enhance communication and problem solving, goal setting, and creating a shared family story; much more. Lauren Smith Brody, author [&#...

Suhas Kshirsagar, author of Change Your Schedule, Change Your Life. @doctorsuhas – Instagram: drsuhashi Topic: How to harness the power of clock genes. Issues: Optimal times to eat, sleep, exercise, and more to lose weight, optimize your workouts, get more rest, and improve performance at home and at work. The post Harness the Power of Clock Genes appeared first on Mr. Dad .

Eddy Mentzer, Associate Director for the Family Readiness and Well-Being directorate in the Office of Military Family Readiness Policy within Military Community and Family Policy. @DoDMilSpouse – Instagram: dodmilspouse Topic: Military Spouse Employment Partnership Topic: Helping military spouses find and keep employment. Issues: Challenges faced by military spouses (portability and transfer...

Abby Maslin, author of Love You Hard. Topic: A memoir of marriage, brain injury, and reinventing love. Issues: An unflinchingly honest story of tragedy and recovery, of caring for–and loving–a husband who, after a brutal attack, had become a completely different person; learning to heal after profound grief; choosing joy in the wake of tragedy. The post Marriage, Brain Injury, and Rein...

Steven Fonso, author of Finding Magic in the Mess. Topic: A path to greater presence and more joy, one parenting moment at a time. Issues: Recognize that kids can help us feel more joy and presence; let go of arbitrary rules and focus on emotional connection instead; rather than focus on cleanliness and fear of […] The post Finding Magic in the Mess + Love You Hard appeared first on Mr. Dad...

Adelia Moore, author of Being the Grownup. Topic: Love, limits, and the natural authority of parenthood. Issues: What is natural authority; relationships, security, and connection; gaining clarity about your values and beliefs, interdependent family relationships; the rhythms of everyday life; where you are and what you say; being the grownup. The post Love, Limits, and the Natural Authority of Pa...

Esther Wojcicki, author of How to Raise Successful People. Topic: Simple lessons for Radical Results Issues: The T-R-I-C-K method: Trust (trust your child and yourself), Respect (your child is not your clone), Independence (don’t do anything for your child); Collaboration (children hear what you do, not what you say); Kindness (teach your child to give […] The post How to Raise Successful Pe...

Jamie Glowacki, author of Oh, Crap! I Have a Toddler. Topic: Tackling these crazy, awesome years—no time-outs needed. Issues: Setting boundaries; understanding toddler brain and physical development; why parents need to stop educating and stop talking so much; understanding toddlers’ behavior; The post Oh, Crap! I Have a Toddler appeared first on Mr. Dad .

Simone Davies, author of The Montessori Toddler Topic: A parent’s guide to raising a curious and responsible human being. Issues: A brief overview of the Montessori method; how to bring Montessori-style teaching into your own home; setting up Montessori-style spaces in your home; accepting your children for who they are; raising a child who feels […] The post Montessori Toddlers + The Awesom...

Antonia Malchik, author of A Walking Life. Topic: Reclaiming our health and our freedom, one step at a time. Issues: Why we’ve stopped walking; the ways walking affects how we think, how we grow, how we socialize, how we move; the ways our brains and bodies rely on the simple act of walking. The post Reclaiming Our Health and Freedom, One Step at a Time appeared first on Mr. Dad .

Ken Honda, author of Happy Money. Topic: The Japanese art of making peace with your money. Issues: Happy money vs. unhappy money; what does money mean to you? money IQ; they myth of scarcity; money and your life. Antonia Malchik, author of A Walking Life. Topic: Reclaiming our health and our freedom, one step at […] The post Making Peace with Money + A Walking Life appeared first on Mr. Dad...

Brian Salmon, coauthor of The Birth Guy’s Go-To Guide for New Dads. Topic: How to support your partner through birth, breastfeeding, and beyond. Issues: Preparing your relationship and yourself for parenthood; planning and packing for birth; the life of a male doula and breastfeeding coach; supporting the partner through the birth and breastfeeding; much more. The post How to Support Your Pa...

John Luzzi, coauthor of Dads Know Best. Topic: So you’re going to be a dad… Issues: Finding out the big news; pregnancy; the birth (drugs or no drugs, surviving the first few days); feeding (breast vs bottle, solid foods); diapering; life with baby (sleeping, crying, bathing, clothing, and your relationship with your partner); much more. […] The post Dads Know Best + Birth Guy&#8...

Paul Smith, author of Parenting with a Story. Topic: Life lessons in character for parents and children to share. Issues: Tell a young person what to do–play fair, be yourself, stick to the task at hand–and most will tune you out. But show them how choices and consequences play out in the real world, with […] The post Life Lessons from Stories appeared first on Mr. Dad .

Rita Eichenstein, author of Not What I Expected. Topic: Help and hope for parents of atypical children. Issues: Defining “atypical;” how the diagnosis of an atypical child affects the child and the parents; the emotional stages parents go through as they struggle to help their child; how to get help when you need it. Paul […] The post Hope for Parents of Atypical Children + Stories to Live B...

This week, I interview Leonard Sax, author of "The Collapse of Parenting," about how we hurt our kids when we treat them like grownups. I also interview Andrew Hacker, author of "The Math Myth," about the false promises and delusions behind STEM education. The post The Math Myth appeared first on Mr. Dad .

This week, I interview Leonard Sax, author of "The Collapse of Parenting," about how we hurt our kids when we treat them like grownups. I also interview Andrew Hacker, author of "The Math Myth," about the false promises and delusions behind STEM education. The post The Collapse of Parenting + The Delusion of STEM appeared first on Mr. Dad .

Whit Honea, author of The Parents’ Phrase Book. Topic: Easy, useful phrases, scripts, and techniques for every situation. Issues: Words to help you discipline and enforce limits; build a child’s self-confidence; handle questions about life and death; talk to your kids about friends, bullies, and playing by the rules—or not. The post Useful Phrases, Scripts, and Techniques for Every Situation appea...

Richard Eyre, co-author of The Turning. Topic: Why the state of the family matters and what the world can do about it. Issues: Everything starts with the family—and ends with the family; social problems that are crushing society; making your own family stronger than the competing cultures; how parents’ perspectives are distorted by false paradigms. […] The post The State of the Family + The...