Thu, 21 December 2017
Bestselling author and dad of two Drew Daywalt talks about his popular books The Day the Crayons Quit, The Day the Crayons Came Home, The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors, and Star Wars BB-8 on the Run. We talk about his creative process as a writer, why he does it, and the impact of success on his family. Drew also shares some behind-the-scenes insight into the upcoming film version of The Day the Crayons Quit. |
Thu, 7 December 2017
Dad, author, and entrepreneur Peter Shankman talks about his new book, Faster Than Normal: Turbocharge Your Focus, Productivity, and Success With the Secrets of the ADHD Mind. We talk about the success that he attributes to living with ADHD. He also shares the tips and tricks he has developed to be more effective and productive. The Parents Phrase Book author Whit Honea joins to share what happened when he stopped worrying and embraced his son's individuality. |
Wed, 22 November 2017
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Fri, 10 November 2017
Author and father of 2 Doyin Richards joins Whit Honea and Josh Kross to discuss his latest book, What’s the Difference: Being Different is Amazing and the continuing national conversation about bias, privilege, and how to talk to our kids about race relations. |
Tue, 24 October 2017
New York Times bestselling author Julie Lythcott-Haims talks about her new book, Real Americans, a memoir of her experience as a biracial black girl, woman, daughter, and mother raising two biracial children in modern America. We talk about the steps allies can take to support and understand the perspectives of “the other” and advice for parents raising children of color.
The Parents Phrase Book author Whit Honea, a white male raising two white males, shares the conversation he is having with his boys about race.
Direct download: 070_Real_American_with_Julie_Lythcott_Haims.mp3
Category:Parenting -- posted at: 3:39pm EDT |
Tue, 10 October 2017
Whit Honea talks to dad of 4, Twitter celebrity, and author James Breakwell (aka Exploding Unicorn) about his new book: Only Dead on the Inside: A Parent’s Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse.
Direct download: 069_Parenting_Through_a_Zombie_Apocalypse.mp3
Category:Parenting -- posted at: 4:32pm EDT |
Tue, 26 September 2017
Author, speaker, coach, and father of 3, Devon Bandison talks about his new book, Fatherhood is Leadership: Your Playbook for Success, Self-Leadership, and a Richer Life. Devon shares how he has used his own life experience to create a set of tools that fathers can use to overcome their own challenges in work, marriage, and parenting. |
Tue, 20 June 2017
City Dads across the reflect on the music that inspires and informs their parenting.
The Parents Phrase Book author Whit Honea reveals the Ray Charles song that he uses to get his kids going in the morning.
#FatherhoodIsLit blogger James Lopez shares the parenting lessons he took from a Notorious B.I.G. song.
The Cipher Producer Josh Kross discusses the Pink Floyd song that he uses to encourage his son to take advantage of his time as a kid.
Designer Daddy Brent Almond tells us about a song he wrote for his son that made a big impact in their family’s life.
One Good Dad Jason Green points to a Rolling Stone song to tell us about how his dreams have changed since becoming a father. |
Tue, 9 May 2017
Lauren Smith Brody talks about her new book, The Fifth Trimester: The Working Mom’s Guide to Style, Sanity, & Big Success After Baby. We discuss the ways families can plan for a parent’s return to work and how dads can support their working partners.
The Parents Phrase Book author Whit Honea joins to talk about how he and his wife have set up their work life to support active parenthood and meaningful employment. |
Tue, 25 April 2017
Kori Reed and Mike Becker talk about their new book, Zag Zig Parenting: (Mis)Adventures of a Career-Driven Mom and a Stay-at-Home Dad. We also talk about how their family arrangement started and how it has evolved over 20 years and four kids. |
Tue, 11 April 2017
Speaker, author, and Boston Dads Group Co-Organizer Robbie Samuels talks about networking with parents and his experience as a trans dad. We also discuss our mutual appreciation for the adjustments that people and organizations are making to embrace acceptance.
The Parents Phrase Book Author Whit Honea joins to suggest it is time for parents to stop teaching their kids about tolerance.
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Tue, 28 March 2017
Happiest Baby on the Block author Dr. Harvey Karp joins to talk about the development of his approach to calming crying babies and the crucial role dads play. We also discuss Dr. Karp’s groundbreaking Snoo Smart Sleeper that took him five years to create with MIT-trained engineers and famed designer Yves Behar.
The Parents Phrase Book author Whit Honea joins to encourage us to let our teenagers cry.
Direct download: 063_The_Happiest_Pediatrician_on_the_Block_Dr._Harvey_Karp.mp3
Category:Parenting -- posted at: 11:32am EDT |
Tue, 14 March 2017
Dads from our City Dads Group community share their stories of raising tweens and teens.
Author Whit Honea talks through the struggles he had with his 11-year old son and the teacher that gave too much homework.
Teacher and writer Seth Taylor worries about his daughter’s classmates’ reaction to her very public support of the gay community
At-home dad and writer Vincent O’Keefe recalls his reaction to the moment his tween became a teen.
Leadership coach and speaker Devon Bandison remembers a moment that he knew his 15-year old son was watching his every move.
Blogger and photographer Jeff Bogle encourages dads to embrace being fathers of daughters.
Direct download: 062_Dads_on_Raising_Teens_and_Tweens.mp3
Category:Parenting -- posted at: 11:15am EDT |
Tue, 28 February 2017
Journalist and Author Beth Kobliner talks about her new book, Make Your Child a Money Genius (Even If You’re Not). We talk through some of the age-appropriate money concepts including the neutral value of allowance and why paying for chores might not be a good idea. |
Tue, 14 February 2017
Dr. Kent Hoffman talks about his new book, Raising a Secure Child. We discuss the “Circle of Security” that helps parents be nurturing and protective while still encouraging children’s independence. We also talk about the difference between Attachment Parenting and attachment theory, and the idea that "good enough" is far better than parenting perfection. The Parents Phrase Book author Whit Honea talks to his sons about how their relationship is changing as the boys get older. |
Tue, 31 January 2017
Dad 2.0 Summit Co-Founders Doug French and John Pacini join to preview this year’s conference, the 6th annual chance for dad influencers, marketers, and the media to connect. We discuss how the conversation has evolved over the years, and the team’s focus to bring a diversity of voices the table. We also talk about the potential risk for influencers as they enter the political fray.
Never shy to voice his opinion, The Parents Phrase Book author Whit Honea joins with his thoughts on the first days of the Trump Presidency. |
Tue, 24 January 2017
At-home dad and author Brian Craig joins to talk about his new book, Lone Pair of Blue Jeans In A Sea of Yoga Pants. We talk about writing the life of an at-home dad and how he writes “funny” without making dads look like doofuses. Brian also reads two passages from his book that epitomize his life at home with three kids. |
Tue, 10 January 2017
Children’s book author Jake Gosselin talks about The Pinkaboos, the series he is writing with his wife that helps children face their fears. We talk about the inspiration for the series and a more evolved approach to writing for and about girls.
Direct download: 057_Helping_Children_Face_Their_Fears.mp3
Category:Parenting -- posted at: 1:25pm EDT |