Positive Parenting for Military Families Archives - Mr. Dad

Ken C. McCall, author of For the Love of Family.

Topic: How a knock on the door changed everything.

Issues: How the senseless death of a child affects everyone else in the fmaily; the emotional journey from shock and horror through grief and anger, and finally to reconciliation and healing.

Michael C. Reichert, author of How to Raise a Boy.

Topic: The power of connection to build good men.

Issues: Confined by boyhood; freeing boys; boys in schools; boys’ emotional lives; listening and observing without judgement so boys know they’re being heard; the dangers of “man up” and “big boys don’t cry.”

Ken Honda, author of Happy Money.

Topic: The Japanese art of making peace with your money.

Issues: Happy money vs. unhappy money; what does money mean to you? money IQ; they myth of scarcity; money and your life.

Antonia Malchik, author of A Walking Life.

Topic: Reclaiming our health and our freedom, one step at a time.

Issues: Why we’ve stopped walking; the ways walking affects how we think, how we grow, how we socialize, how we move; the ways our brains and bodies rely on the simple act of walking.

Skip Prichard, author of The Book of Mistakes.

Topic: Nine secrets to creating a successful future.

Issues: Why do some people seem to catch all the breaks and win over and over? What to the super successful know? What’s standing between you and your wildest dreams? The nine mistakes that prevent many of us from achieving our goals.

Jordan Shapiro, author of The New Childhood.

Topic: Raising kids to thrive in a connected world.

Issues: Everything is new, from story time and playtime to family and puberty, and from school and language arts to empathy and childhood itself.

John Luzzi, coauthor of Dads Know Best.

Topic: So you’re going to be a dad…

Issues: Finding out the big news; pregnancy; the birth (drugs or no drugs, surviving the first few days); feeding (breast vs bottle, solid foods); diapering; life with baby (sleeping, crying, bathing, clothing, and your relationship with your partner); much more.

Brian Salmon, coauthor of The Birth Guy’s Go-To Guide for New Dads.

Topic: How to support your partner through birth, breastfeeding, and beyond.

Issues: Preparing your relationship and yourself for parenthood; planning and packing for birth; the life of a male doula and breastfeeding coach; supporting the partner through the birth and breastfeeding; much more.

Devorah Blachor, author of The Feminist’s Guide to Raising a Little Princess.

Topic: How to raise a girl who’s authentic, joyful, and fearless, even if she refuses to wear anything but a pink tutu.

Issues: What is a princess? Disney’s role in creating the princess crisis; why do so many girls gravitate towards pink? How parents can embrace their children’s obsession while also helping them reject the sexist messages that often accompany princess stories.

Emma Johnson, author of The Kickass Single Mom.

Topic: Be financially independent, discover your sexiest self, and raise fabulous, happy children.

Issues: Dismissing single-mom guilt; how to navigate dating and introduce children to new love interests; avoid the biggest mistakes single moms make when it comes to saving for college and retirement; the importance of estate planning; how to co-parent with a reluctant or absentee ex.

Lisa Feldman Barrett, author of How Emotions are Made.

Topic: The secret life of the brain.

Issues: Why everything we think we know about emotions is wrong; the origins of feeling; how the brain makes emotions; gender difference (hint: there aren’t very many); emotions and the law; emotions and illness; emotions and language; emotions as social reality; much more.

Erika Komisar, author of Being There.

Topic: Why prioritizing motherhood in the first three years matters.

Issues: Debunking myths of modern motherhood; what it means to be a present mother; strengthening and repairing the mother-child bond; when you can’t be there; the costs to kids, moms, and society of mother absence; why don’t we value motherhood; much more.

Myrna Shure, author of Thinking Parent, Thinking Child.

Topic: Turning everyday problems into solutions.

Issues: Techniques to help children cope with common feelings such as anger, frustration, fear, loss, and self esteem; handling and preventing problems around bedtime, possessiveness, defiance, aggression, and risky behavior; nurturing relationships (including sibling rivalry); much more.

Colleen O’Grady, author of Dial Down the Drama.

Topic: Reducing conflict and reconnecting with your teenage daughter.

Issues: Understand that teen girls are hardwired for drama; how to listen through the drama to tune into your daughter’s frustrations, insecurities, and anxieties; let go of fears over your daughter’s natural need to rebel and take risks; plan time to have fun with your daughter; much more

Christa Tinari, co-author of Create a Culture of Kindness in Middle School.

Topic: Character building lessons to foster respect and prevent bullying.

Issues: Core lessons about kindness; fostering courage, kindness, and empathy; celebrating uniqueness and accepting differences; dealing with conflict; copying with and counteracting bullying; much more.

Dr. John Huber, Chairman for Mainstream Mental Health, and a clinical forensic psychologist.

Topic: Social media addiction and friendships.

Issues: Relying on social media makes people meet up less with their friends; most people say that only a small percentage of their Facebook “friends” are actual friends; people feel they can confide in only a small percentage of those actual friends; but some people say that social media has improved their life, helped build friendships and share moments with friends and family.

Bart McDonough, author of Cyber Smart.

Topic: Five habits to protect your family, money, and identity from cyber criminals.

Issues: Have a different password for every site (use a password manager); enable two-factor authentication; regularly update all of your computers and devices; back up your data; install and update anti-virus.

Kathy Chlan, author of Maternally Challenged.

Topic: How a mom learned to laugh and enjoy life from her special needs child

Issues: Coming to terms with having a child with special needs; life will throw many curveballs, so you’d better get a bigger bat; laughter will be your best friend; lower your expectations for perfection.

Darria Long Gillespie, author of Mom Hacks.

Topic: Science-based shortcuts to reclaim your body, raise awesome kids and be unstoppable.

Issues: Building blocks of a healthy diet; what not to eat; making good nutrition easier; the basics of exercise; finding the time for exercise; making it fun; getting motivated and building the habit; sleep; sleep environment; resilience; overcoming guilt and self-doubt.