Paul Raeburn discusses his new book, The Game Theorist’s Guide to Parenting: How the Science if Strategic Thinking Can Help You Deal with the Toughest Negotiators You Know—Your Kids. We talk about practical win-win methods that teach kids about human nature, negotiation, and cooperation. The Parents Phrase Book author Whit Honea joins with a few words on his parenting approach, perhaps the opposite of strategic parenting?

Dr. Tanya Altmann talks about her new book, What to Feed Your Baby, a Pediatrician’s Guide to the 11 Essential Foods to Guarantee Veggie-Loving, No-Fuss, Healthy Eating Kids. We talk about the importance of introducing healthy foods early on, and discuss the latest research on food allergies, GMOs, organic food, and more.  The Parents Phrase Book author Whit Honea talks through his worries about coaching his son's basketball team. 

Author Asha Dornfest joins to to talk about her latest book, Parent Hacks, 134 Genius Shortcuts for Life with Kids. We talk about the #ParentHacks community and the clever ideas that moms and dads around the world have contributed. The Parents Phrase Book author Whit Honea joins to talk about what happened when his kids lost their electronics privileges over Spring Break.  

Author Mike Adamick joins us to talk about his new tween action book series, The Adventures of Crash Adams. We talk about the evolution of his clever and resourceful main character as a role model for boys and girls. We also talk about the new Star Wars character Rey and the controversial toy company decision to leave her off store shelves.   The Parents Phrase Book author Whit Honea joins in to suggest parents re-think our outdated labels of boy stuff and girl stuff.   

Our community of dads is once again anticipating the Dad 2.0 Summit. This is the fifth year of what has become the can't miss conference for everyone interested in the changing role of dads, and it’s impact on both the marketplace and society overall. Dad 2.0 Co-Founder and Content Director Doug French gives us a preview.

We end the year by celebrating Oren Miller and two efforts that are inspired by his work. Philly Dads Group Co-Organizer Jeff Bogle joins to talk about the scholarship program that will allow 17 dads to attend the upcoming Dad 2.0 Summit. PDX Dads Group Organizer Chris Routly joins to talk about the recent Amazon decision to change the name of one of its discount programs from Amazon Mom to Amazon Family.

It's #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving back, and Whit Honea and Carter Gaddis join us to talk about Dads 4 Change, a site they started to highlight causes and organizations that dads are championing around the country. We discuss the beginnings of this movement to get dads and our kids involved in social change and community service, and some of the specific ways we can help.

It’s Movember, and we are once again supporting the campaign to bring awareness and funding to men’s health related research and treatment along with our friends at The National At-Home Dad Network, Life of Dad, and Dad 2.0 Summit. In this episode, we focus on men’s mental health, and more specifically, suicide prevention. Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas joins us to talk about the Carson J. Spencer Foundation, on organization she co-founded after her brother’s suicide in 2004. Sally talks about the programs they run to reach men in most need of support and least likely to seek it. She also talks about how dad communities like ours can be part of the solution.

Author and former Stanford University dean Julie Lythcott-Haims joins us to talk about her new book, How to Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success. Julie's message is a welcome wake-up call to parents to step back so your kids can step up.   The Parents Phrase Book author Whit Honea joins with his encouragement for parents who want to avoid the helicopter parenting trap.

Have you wondered whether your child needs therapy? Do you understand the process and your contribution to successful treatment? Psychotherapist and You and Your Child's Therapy author Michel Weiner takes us inside his practice to shed light on his whole child approach that focuses on strengths, not just symptoms.   The Parents Phrase Book author Whit Honea joins in to talk about he takes care of the emotional lives of his two boys.