Episode LVI: 

City Dads Chad MacDonald and Lorne Jaffe and Chad MacDonald analyze the fathers of Star Wars through 40 years and eight movies. They dig deep into the decisions various fathers and father figures make and the evolution of dads through the decades.

The Parents Phrase Book author Whit Honea joins at the end of the show to talk about how Star Wars informs his own parenting.

Author and Founder of the DATE SAFE Project Michael Domitrz joins to talk about his new book, Can I Kiss You?  We talk about building a culture of sexual consent and how to have age-appropriate conversations with our children about relationships, intimacy, and respect.

The Parents Phrase Book author Whit Honea discusses why he lets his kids see both his strengths and his flaws.

It’s Movember, and City Dads Group has once again joined forces with Life of Dad, Dad 2.0, and the National At-Home Dad Network to grow mustaches and raise money and awareness for men’s health. Movember Foundation Director of Development JJ Owens joins to talk about why this annual campaign is so important. We also talk about the research and development that is saving lives, and how your donations are used.

Whit Honea joins to talk about his own health scare and his newfound perspective. 

If you are moved to support our #MovemberDads team, consider donating to our team.

Modern Dads Podcast producer Josh Kross and contributor Whit Honea share their raw feelings about the Presidential election, and what it means for their families. They also brainstorm the conversations they might be having with their children in the coming days. Note: adult language is used in this episode.

State of America’s Fathers report author Brian Heilman joins to talk about the status of American dads in 2016. We discuss the differing challenges white collar, college educated dads are facing compared to less educated, lower income fathers. We also look at the impact of a dad’s increased involvement on his children, his partner, and himself.

The Parents Phrase Book author Whit Honea joins us with a conversation he recorded with his son about the state of fathers in their Los Angeles suburb.

Author and play advocate Meredith Sinclair talks about her new book, Well Played: The Ultimate Guide to Awakening Your Family’s Playful Spirit. We talk about the joys of jumping in with your kids to play, and when we as parents need to step back.

The Parents Phrase Book author Whit Honea waxes poetic on his definition of play.

To celebrate our 50th episode, we asked New York Family Magazine Editor Eric Messinger to turn the tables by interviewing us about the future of fatherhood and the future of City Dads Group. We talk about the changing expectations of dads, the growth of our community, and what's next in the world of fathers.

The Parents Phrase Book author Whit Honea joins in at the end to talk about what having a community of dads has meant to him.

We tackle a conversation that is hard for us as adults, but even harder to approach with our children. Josh Kross was dealing with the loss of his father and struggling with the best way to talk about it with his three young children. He asked four of our City Dads for their advice, and recorded the response for this show. Thank you to Josh, Whit Honea, Adam Gertsacov, Lance Somerfeld, and Jason Greene for opening up about how they talked to their children about the loss of a loved one.

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.