Lea Waters, author of The Strength Switch.
Topic: How the new science of strength-based parenting can help your child to flourish.
Issues: Understanding strengths; the ages and stages of strength growth; building strength through attention, savoring, gratitude, and goofing off; strength-based living in the real world; much more.


Building Strength Through Attention, Savoring, Gratitude, and Goofing Off

Parenting Resources and Advice for Expectant Fathers, New Dads, Dads of Teens, Single Dads

Kids & Family

Jamie Glowacki, author of Oh Crap! Potty Training.
Topic: Everything modern parents need to know to do it once and do it right.
Issues: How do I know if my child is ready; why won’t my child poop in the potty; how do I avoid power struggles; How can I get their daycare provider on board? what about nighttime? why children regress.


The Mystery and Madness of Toilet Training

Brad M. Reedy, author of The Journey of the Heroic Parent.
Topic: Your child’s struggle with mental illness.
Issues: The need to understand yourself before you can help your child; breaking free from guilt and setting healthy boundaries; understanding the difference between control and influence; why being right won’t solve the problems at hand; learning to understand your child.


Heroic Parents

Ann Gadzikowski, author of Creating a Beautiful Mess.
Topic: Essential play experiences for a joyous childhood.
Issues: Playing with blocks; turn-taking games; pretend and make believe; the joys of messes; finding and collecting; and more.


Pretend and Make Believe

Katherine Ozment, author of Grace without God.
Topic: The search for meaning, purpose, and belonging in a secular age.
Issues: Percentage of adults who don’t identify with any organized religion is growing; are they skipping out on more than tired rituals and ancient folklore? How do non-religious people fill the need for community, more guidance, and meaning without religion?


Searching for Meaning Without Religion

Paul Tough, author of Helping Children Succeed.
Topic: What works to help low income kids and why.
Issues: What does growing up in poverty do to children’s mental and physical health and development? How does adversity at home affect their success in the classroom? What practical steps can parents, teachers, and policymakers take to improve their chances for a positive future.


Building Strength Through Attention, Savoring, Gratitude, and Goofing Off

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