The Modern Dads Podcast

Blooming onions, beat-up red Jeeps, and baseball lineups are all part of our conversation with father and son Bill and Willie Geist, TV personalities and authors of the new book, Good Talk Dad: The Birds and the Bees...and Other Conversations We Forgot to Have. We also talk about the challenges of being a good dad while pursuing a TV career, the changing media portrayal of dads, and life with a family in New York City.

The Parents’ Phrase Book author Whit Honea joins us again to talk about the conversations he's dreading having with his kids.

Special thanks to Dove Men+Care for sponsoring this episode. Check out their short film for Father's Day at www.dovemencare.com/fatherhood/ and join in with your own #RealDadMoments on Twitter and Instagram.

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Dads (and friends) Al Watts, Jason Greene, and Lorne Jaffe join us to talk about the upcoming book, Dads Behaving Dadly - 67 Truths, Tears and Triumphs of Modern Fatherhood, featuring stories from dads of all stripes candidly describing their successes and failures as parents. We also check in on the status of some of the long held stereotypes about dads that the book serves to dispel.

The Parents' Phrase Book author Whit Honea joins us again to give his tips for sharing your family stories and pictures online.

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Father of five, author, and journalist Paul Raeburn joins us to talk about his new book, Do Fathers Matter, What Science is Telling Us About the Parent We've Overlooked. Paul talks about some of the landmines he encountered as he researched the book and how he balances the impact a father can have on his family and the reality that many children grow up without active dads in their lives. We also talk about the latest dad-related research across various scientific fields including sociology, biology, anthropology, and psychology.

The Parents' Phrase Book author Whit Honea joins us again with his response to people that gush over a dad with his child at the playground, or even worse, refer to a dad with his child as a "babysitter."

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Child psychologist and author Dr. Tovah Klein joins us to talk about her new book, How Toddlers Thrive, What Parents Can do Today for Children Ages 2-5 to Plant the Seeds of Lifelong Success. Dr. Klein suggests that we consider our perspective and expectations as we guide our toddlers. We also talk about Universal Pre-K programs and Dr. Klein's advice for a developmentally appropriate curriculum.

The Parents Phrase Bookauthor Whit Honea joins us again to share his script for repairing the relationship with your child after those inevitable moments when you lose your cool and say something you wish you hadn't.

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Bestselling author Dr. John La Puma joins us to talk about men's health and the latest medical fad created by drug companies, a diagnosis of "Low T" or low testosterone to treat common symptoms of aging. Dr. La Puma also talks about his new book, REFUEL and outlines his eating plan to shed fat, boost testosterone and pump up strength and stamina naturally.

Whit Honea joins us again at the end of the show to offer his advice for parents trying to balance healthy eating with the treats kids enjoy.

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Andy Miller and Brian Stephens join us to talk about their decision to adopt their 6-year old son, the challenges they faced, and why they think it's important for gay dads to serve as role models for young gay men. They also talk about their latest project, The Handsome Father, a community of support to connect, equip and inspire gay fathers and fathers-to-be.

Parents Phrase Book Author Whit Honea joins us again to give his advice for developing empathy and embracing the diverse world around us.

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Father and Go the F*#! to Sleep Author Adam Mansbach talks to us about his children's book for adults and why it has struck such a chord. We also talk about his other works of literary fiction and the path that led him to his life as a writer and artist. Whit Honea drops in again to give parents some unique advice for when kids test out those colorful four letter words (F*#!).

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Dad and Author of The Parents Phrase Book Whit Honea talks us through his advice for handling tough questions and conversations with kids of every age. We also to talk to Whit about the recent loss of his mom and the relationship they built that left him feeling no regrets. As an added bonus, Whit adds a special segment at the end of the show.

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Father, author, and speaker Charles R. Scott takes adventure with his kids to the extreme. Starting with a 67-day, 2500 mile bike ride through Japan with his then 8-year old son, Charles has spent the last four summers biking the world with his family. Charles shares the decisions and plans he made to align his family, career, and interests as he pursues his version of a meaningful life.

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