The Modern Dads Podcast (general)

Philanthropist and Fodada founder Bobby Barzi talks his work to recognize fatherhood as an opportunity to create a better world for our children by investing in communities and efforts that inspire positive change.

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Author Jonathan Oliver joins to talk about marriage, at-home fatherhood, and his new book, To the Little Boy in Me: Learning with Dyslexia & ADHD. We discuss the partnership he and his wife have created, the importance of mentorship and community, and the message he wants to send to other people learning with dyslexia and ADHD.

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Category:general -- posted at: 7:56pm EDT


Dr. Michael Reichert talks about his new book, How to Raise a Boy: The Power of Connection to Build Good Men. He suggests that we rethink our understanding of boys and recognize that strong relationships with parents, coaches, and teachers help them succeed at school and in life. We discuss how to talk to boys about the #MeToo movement and gender equality.

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Art Eddy and Jon Finkel talk about their new book, The Life of Dad: Reflections on Fatherhood from Today's Leaders, Icons, and Legendary Dads including highlights and advice from featured dads Mark Cuban, Mark Hamill, and Alfonso Ribeiro.

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Category:general -- posted at: 7:14pm EDT

Author Mike Adamick joins to discuss his new book, Raising Empowered Daughters: A Dad-to-Dad Guide, and his effort to meet dads where they are to discuss equality, representation, and feminism. 

NOTE: This show includes discussions of some challenging topics including rape culture, racism, and sexism.

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Category:general -- posted at: 6:59pm EDT

Author, Podcaster, and Community Organizer Mike Dorsey talks about his book, Dynamic Black Fatherhood Manifesto. We talk about Mike’s motivation to create a community for active and engaged black fathers and the impact of his work within and outside the black community.

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Author Brett Grayson talks about his new book, What Could Go Wrong?: My Mostly Comedic Journey Through Marriage, Parenting and Depression. He discusses his effort to bring humor to stories related to his own mental health and why he thinks it is important to be open and honest about the darker moments of parenting and marriage.

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City Dads Group Contributor Whit Honea speaks with former  Disney Interactive Editor In Chief Catherine Connors about her new startup, Maverick, a video and photo-driven social network for tweens and teens that encourages and rewards creativity, authenticity, and support.

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Category:general -- posted at: 1:50pm EDT

We’re noticing that parents, especially parents of young children, are unhappy.  We all desperately want to enjoy this time with our children, but it is easy to get bogged down in late night feedings, pre-school admissions, trying to get our kids to eat a vegetable, or worrying about our kids' addiction to Fortnite. We’re tackling the issue head-on with former New York Times Motherlode Editor, KJ Dell’Antonia, as we talk about her new book, How to be a Happier Parent: Raising a Family, Having a Life, and Loving (Almost) Every Minute.

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Whit Honea speaks this week with two powerful voices on parents’ roles in #MeToo, Karen Walrond and Mike Reynolds.  Mike is a blogger and journeyman cross-stitcher and Karen is an author, photographer, speaker, and coach. Each gives their unique perspective on how we, as parents, can best prepare our children for a new -- and more equitable -- world.  

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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.

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Category:general -- posted at: 5:55pm EDT

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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Category:general -- posted at: 9:22am EDT

#58: Writing the At-Home Dad

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.

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Category:general -- posted at: 12:07pm EDT

#37: This Is My Brave

This is My Brave is an innovative non-profit with a mission of igniting and actively promoting a positive and supportive national conversation about mental illness. We talk to This is My Brave Co-Founder Jennifer Marshall  and NYC Dads Group member and Producer Lorne Jaffe about the upcoming This is My Brave NYC show-- poets, musicians, and essayists sharing their truth about life with mental illness.

The Parents Phrase Book Whit Honea joins to share why he writes, and a bit about the highs and lows of the writer's life.

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Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm EDT

#34: The Modern Dad's Juggle
More than ever, fathers are caring for their children, tending to domestic chores, and providing for their family financially. In this episode of The Modern Dads Podcast, we feature a recent webinar City Dads Group organized with our friends at A Better Balance, a work and family advocacy center. Experts talk about how employer policies and legal rules interact to offer support to men as they consider starting a family, taking paternity leave, asking for a flexible schedule, and caring for sick kids.
 
The Working Dad's Survival Guide author Scott Behson discusses the stigma of  prioritizing family, and what resources are available to assist dads in becoming our own best advocates in the workplace.
 
Special thanks to our friends at The Handsome FatherDad 2.0 Summit, and Life of Dad for co-sponsoring the webinar.
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Category:general -- posted at: 1:11pm EDT

#25: Giving Back on #GivingTuesday with Katherine Snider and Chrysula Winegar

This is the season of giving and we are talking to two moms that have dedicated their careers to supporting those in need.

#GivingTuesday Community Manager Chrysula Winegar joins us to talk about this global day dedicated to giving back.

Baby Buggy Executive Director Katherine Snider talks about her organization's support of children and families in need across the United States. We also discuss Baby Buggy's new Fatherhood Initiative that seeks to help low-income and non-custodial dads provide for their children.

Dads 4 Change Co-Founder Whit Honea joins again to talk about his new organization that seeks to encourage empathy and action with strength and grace.

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Stew Friedman, Wharton Professor and author of Baby Bust: New Choices for Men and Women in Work and Family reveals the astounding discovery that only 42% of 2012 college graduates plan to have children—half the percentage who took the same survey in 1992. We discuss the similarities in the value that both generations place on career and family, and the challenges today's generation reports about the difficulty of "having it all" including high debt, increased work hours, and extreme careers. Professor Friedman gives advice for individuals trying to find their own work-life fit and for organizations trying to manage a changing workforce.

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Category:general -- posted at: 10:38am EDT

In this episode, we continue our discussion about raising children in the digital age with our guest, Amy Lupold Bair, founder of Resourceful Mommy Media and author of Raising Digital Families for Dummies. Amy shares ideas for proactive communication with our children about cyber bullying, sexting, and social media apps and also gives suggestions for ways to bring the conversation to our schools and communities.


In this episode, we talk about a subject that is keeping parents up at night, kids and technology. We talk to technology expert, entrepreneur, and Dad Labs Co-Founder, Clay Nichols about a realistic approach to kids using technology and social networks. We also talk to Clay about his latest initiative, LookOut Social, an online education and monitoring tool for parents to collaborate with their children to build a safe-online presence.

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Category:general -- posted at: 4:50pm EDT

It's summer time! We talk to Dad's Book of Awesome Projects author Mike Adamick and Cool Mom Picks Founder Kristin Chase about some low-tech projects and high-tech apps that will set us up for a fun, creative, and relaxed summer with the kids. We also talk about the dastardly framed, but ultimately interesting NYT Room for Debate discussion about the necessity of dads.

 
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Category:general -- posted at: 11:45am EDT

 

In this episode, we talk to super blogger and author Asha Dornfest about her latest book, Minimalist Parenting, Enjoy Life More By Doing Less. We talk about several tools and strategies for managing time, de-cluttering our homes, simplifying mealtimes, streamlining recreation, and prioritizing time for ourselves and our relationships. We also talk about dads dealing with depression in the aftermath of the suicide of dad and blogger Marc Block.

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Category:general -- posted at: 11:48am EDT

In this episode, we talk about Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg's new book, Lean In. The book has been widely seen as a call to action for women, but we discuss the lessons for men and dads. We're joined by award-winning author, speaker, and TV personality Jim Higley who shares his story of being a single father, a cancer survivor, and advocate for men's health awareness.

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Category:general -- posted at: 10:41am EDT

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