http://www.mrdad.com/radio Armin Brott's weekly syndicated radio show for moms, dads, and grandparents Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:07:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Armin Brott's weekly syndicated radio show for moms, dads, and grandparents Armin Brott no MrDad Parenting tips and advice from Armin Brott, America's Most Trusted Dad parent, parenting, father, mother, dad, mom, infant, teen, school age, discipline http://www.mrdad.com/radio/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://www.mrdad.com/radio/category/positive-parenting-radio-show/ http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2010/03/08/exploring-the-mysteries-of-a-mothers-suicide/ http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2010/03/08/exploring-the-mysteries-of-a-mothers-suicide/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:07:37 +0000 armin http://www.mrdad.com/radio/?p=614 http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2010/03/08/exploring-the-mysteries-of-a-mothers-suicide/feed/ 0 grief,healing,mourning,personal growth.,suicide Nancy Rappaport, author of In Her Wake. Topic: A child psychiatrist explores the mystery of her mother's suicide. Issues: How tragic loss can bring family members closer together; how to talk to your child about suicide; how grief can lead to positive ... Nancy Rappaport, author of In Her Wake (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/046501450X?ie=UTF8&tag=mrdacom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=046501450X">In Her Wake</a><img src=). Topic: A child psychiatrist explores the mystery of her mother's suicide. Issues: How tragic loss can bring family members closer together; how to talk to your child about suicide; how grief can lead to positive things like personal growth; how the survivors of suicide loss can heal and thrive. Armin Brott no 30:00 http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2010/03/01/conflict-free-mother-daughter-communication/ http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2010/03/01/conflict-free-mother-daughter-communication/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:03:03 +0000 armin http://www.mrdad.com/radio/?p=612 http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2010/03/01/conflict-free-mother-daughter-communication/feed/ 0 communication,competition,conflict,daughters,mother-daughter,mothers,relationship,sexuality Charles Sophy, author of Side by Side. Topic: Conflict-free mother-daughter communication. Issues: How mother-daughter communication is like a big, scary roller coaster; the four truths of mother-daughter communication; observing and identifying potent... Charles Sophy, author of Side by Side (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0061791571?ie=UTF8&tag=mrdacom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0061791571">Side by Side</a><img src=). Topic: Conflict-free mother-daughter communication. Issues: How mother-daughter communication is like a big, scary roller coaster; the four truths of mother-daughter communication; observing and identifying potential sources of conflict; money and values; sex and the perceived transfer of sexuality; Armin Brott no 30:00 http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2010/02/22/the-secret-to-making-troubled-relationships-work/ http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2010/02/22/the-secret-to-making-troubled-relationships-work/#comments Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:57:42 +0000 armin http://www.mrdad.com/radio/?p=610 http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2010/02/22/the-secret-to-making-troubled-relationships-work/feed/ 0 attitudes,behavior,cognitive behavioral therapy,relationship David Burns, author of Feeling Good Together. Topic: The secret to making troubled relationships work. Issues: The creator of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy explains how we cause exactly the relationship problems we complain about; that we have the power... David Burns, author of Feeling Good Together (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0767920821?ie=UTF8&tag=mrdacom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0767920821">Feeling Good Together</a><img src=). Topic: The secret to making troubled relationships work. Issues: The creator of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy explains how we cause exactly the relationship problems we complain about; that we have the power to change troubled relationships if we're willing to change our own attitudes and behaviors Armin Brott no 30:00 http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2010/02/15/equally-shared-parenting-taking-your-marriage-from-good-to-great/ http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2010/02/15/equally-shared-parenting-taking-your-marriage-from-good-to-great/#comments Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:27:08 +0000 armin http://www.mrdad.com/radio/?p=563 http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2010/02/15/equally-shared-parenting-taking-your-marriage-from-good-to-great/feed/ 0 communication,division of labor,feelings of love,first love,involved dad,marital happiness,marriage,shared parenting,Working mom Guest 1: Marc and Amy Vachon, coauthors of Equally Shared Parenting. Topic: Rewriting the rules for a new generation of parents. Issues: Tools to create a balanced life; going beyond “involved dad” and “working mom”; communicating concerns, expectations, Guest 1: Marc and Amy Vachon, coauthors of Equally Shared Parenting (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0399535586?ie=UTF8&tag=mrdacom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0399535586">Equally Shared Parenting</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=mrdacom-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0399535586" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />). Topic: Rewriting the rules for a new generation of parents. Issues: Tools to create a balanced life; going beyond “involved dad” and “working mom”; communicating concerns, expectations, and desires to you can build a life that works for both of you. Guest 2: Terry Orbuch, author of 5 Simple Steps to Take Your Marriage from Good to Great (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0385342861?ie=UTF8&tag=mrdacom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0385342861">5 Simple Steps to Take Your Marriage from Good to Great</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=mrdacom-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0385342861" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />). Topic: Discovering the secrets of marital happiness at every stage of your relationship. Issues: Strategies for improving and enhancing your marriage; reconnecting with the feeling of first being in love; gaining a deeper appreciation of the things you and your spouse share; getting to know your spouse and reducing boredom. Armin Brott no 30:00 http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2010/02/08/secret-lives-of-teen-girls-why-boys-fail/ http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2010/02/08/secret-lives-of-teen-girls-why-boys-fail/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:41:20 +0000 armin http://www.mrdad.com/radio/?p=552 http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2010/02/08/secret-lives-of-teen-girls-why-boys-fail/feed/ 0 boys,career choices,classroom,fail,girls,grades,math,reading,school,secret lives,single-sex education,verbal skills Guest 1: Evelyn Resh, author of The Secret Lives of Teen Girls. Topic: What your mother wouldn't talk about but your daughter needs to know. Issues: The mysterious world of female, adolescent sexuality and how parents—especially mothers—can help their ... Guest 1: Evelyn Resh, author of The Secret Lives of Teen Girls (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1401922783?ie=UTF8&tag=mrdacom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1401922783">The Secret Lives of Teen Girls. </a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=mrdacom-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1401922783" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />). Topic: What your mother wouldn't talk about but your daughter needs to know. Issues: The mysterious world of female, adolescent sexuality and how parents—especially mothers—can help their daughters through this tumultuous time; battling underachievement; emerging from the teen years with self-image intact. Guest 2: Richard Whitmire, author of Why Boys Fail (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0814415342?ie=UTF8&tag=mrdacom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0814415342">Why Boys Fail</a><img src=). Topic: Saving our sons from an educational system that's leaving them behind. Issues: The most likely causes of boys’ reading troubles; how boys’ lagging in reading and math affects everything from grades to career choices; what really works for boys—including targeted tutoring and single-sex classrooms. Armin Brott no 30:00 http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2010/02/01/guys-guide-to-divorce-the-good-karma-divorce/ http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2010/02/01/guys-guide-to-divorce-the-good-karma-divorce/#comments Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:18:09 +0000 armin http://www.mrdad.com/radio/?p=554 http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2010/02/01/guys-guide-to-divorce-the-good-karma-divorce/feed/ 0 dating,Divorce,guy,harness negative emotions,introducing dates to children,karma,men,preventing collateral damage,resuming sex life,sex Guest 1: Sam Buser, coauthor of Guys-Only Guide To Getting Over Divorce. Topic: Practical advice for every man going through divorce. Issues: The nuts and bolts of starting over; why time is on your side; dating again; getting serious; recognizing nor... Guest 1: Sam Buser, coauthor of Guys-Only Guide To Getting Over Divorce. Topic: Practical advice for every man going through divorce. Issues: The nuts and bolts of starting over; why time is on your side; dating again; getting serious; recognizing normal—and not-so-normal feelings. Guest 2: Michele Lowrance, author of The Good Karma Divorce. Topic: Avoid litigation, turn negative emotions into positive actions, and get on with the rest of your life. Issues: Creating a road map to guide you through the ever-twisting divorce journey; learning to harness your negative emotions; preventing collateral damage (AKA how not to hurt your kids). Armin Brott no 30:00 http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2010/01/25/isabel-granic-author-of-bedtiming/ http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2010/01/25/isabel-granic-author-of-bedtiming/#comments Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:19:50 +0000 armin http://www.mrdad.com/radio/?p=556 http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2010/01/25/isabel-granic-author-of-bedtiming/feed/ 0 babies,bedtime,chemicals,crib,dangers of cell phones,ferber,foods,infants,medicines,microwaving plastics,nap,schedule Guest 1: Isabel Granic, author of Bedtiming. Topic: The parent's guide to getting your child to sleep at just the right age. Issues: Proven strategies for helping your child sleep through the night; why popular techniques fail when used at the wrong ti... Guest 1: Isabel Granic, author of Bedtiming (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1615190155?ie=UTF8&tag=mrdacom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1615190155">Bedtiming </a><img src=). Topic: The parent's guide to getting your child to sleep at just the right age. Issues: Proven strategies for helping your child sleep through the night; why popular techniques fail when used at the wrong times; how to solve sleep setbacks and set nap schedules. Guest 2: Cara Natterson, author of Dangerous or Safe (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1594630623?ie=UTF8&tag=mrdacom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1594630623">Dangerous or Safe? </a><img src=). Topic: Which foods, medicines, and chemicals really put your kids at risk. Issues: Why parents should be interested in the latest scientific research; weeding out the useful information from the overblown; why kids have more allergies today than in the past? Are plastics safe to microwave? Is it safe to give a child over-the-counter cold and cough medication? Armin Brott no 30:00 http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2010/01/18/distracted-disorganized-boys-endless-adolesence/ http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2010/01/18/distracted-disorganized-boys-endless-adolesence/#comments Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:42:26 +0000 armin http://www.mrdad.com/radio/?p=566 http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2010/01/18/distracted-disorganized-boys-endless-adolesence/feed/ 0 adolescence,boys,disorganization,distracted,distraction,independence,job,money-management,self-esteem,work,young adults living at home Guest 1: Ana Homayoun, author of That Crumpled Paper Was Due Last Week. Topic: Helping disorganized and distracted boys succeed in school and life. Issues: Identifying your child’s disorganization style; helping you child set academic and personal goa... Guest 1: Ana Homayoun, author of That Crumpled Paper Was Due Last Week. Topic: Helping disorganized and distracted boys succeed in school and life. Issues: Identifying your child’s disorganization style; helping you child set academic and personal goals he cares about; completing assignments without puling all-nighters; helping your child tune out social pressure and fend off anxiety. Guest 2: Joseph Allen, coauthor of Escaping the Endless Adolescence. Topic: How we can help our teenagers grow up before they grow old. Issues: Why 25 is the new 15; How to keep adult children from regressing if they move home after losing a job; parenting practices that help support your teen’s self esteem and independence. Armin Brott no 30:00 http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2010/01/11/the-case-for-make-believe-packaging-boyhood/ http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2010/01/11/the-case-for-make-believe-packaging-boyhood/#comments Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:19:37 +0000 armin http://www.mrdad.com/radio/?p=532 http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2010/01/11/the-case-for-make-believe-packaging-boyhood/feed/ 0 boys,commercials,make believe,media,media messages,media stereotype,nature,play,slackers,superheroes,violence Guest 1: Susan Linn, author of The Case for Make Believe. Topic: Saving play in a commercialized world. Issues: Why play? The false promise of screen time for infants and toddlers; how media violence is killing play; what we all gain from make believe;... Guest 1: Susan Linn, author of The Case for Make Believe (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1595584498?ie=UTF8&tag=mrdacom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1595584498">The Case for Make Believe</a><img src=). Topic: Saving play in a commercialized world. Issues: Why play? The false promise of screen time for infants and toddlers; how media violence is killing play; what we all gain from make believe; how to nurture play in a culture that seems bent on stifling it. Guest 2: Mark Tappan, coauthor of Packaging Boyhood (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0312379390?ie=UTF8&tag=mrdacom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0312379390">Packaging Boyhood</a><img src=). Topic: Saving our sons from superheroes, slackers, and other media stereotypes. Issues: What boys are watching, reading, hearing, and doing; conversations to have with your son about the messages he’s getting; overcoming media messages that encourage slacking over studying, competition over teamwork, power over empowerment, and being cool over being yourself. Armin Brott no 30:00 http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2010/01/04/the-roots-of-empathy-the-we-generation/ http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2010/01/04/the-roots-of-empathy-the-we-generation/#comments Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:30:38 +0000 armin http://www.mrdad.com/radio/?p=559 http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2010/01/04/the-roots-of-empathy-the-we-generation/feed/ 0 antisocial behavior,bullying,discussing the news,empathy,self-esteem,watching the news Guest 1: Mary Gordon, author of The Roots of Empathy. Topic: Changing the world child by child. Issues: A revolutionary program that reduces bullying, antisocial behavior, and aggression while at the same time boosting self-esteem, Guest 1: Mary Gordon, author of The Roots of Empathy (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1615190074?ie=UTF8&tag=mrdacom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1615190074">Roots of Empathy</a><img src=). Topic: Changing the world child by child. Issues: A revolutionary program that reduces bullying, antisocial behavior, and aggression while at the same time boosting self-esteem, and enhancing each child’s ability to understand other points of view and respect the feelings of others. Guest 2: Michael Ungar, author of The We Generation (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0738213780?ie=UTF8&tag=mrdacom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0738213780">The We Generation</a><img src=). Topic: Raising socially responsible kids. Issues: how to organize play dates with children of different ages so your child can help younger kids; the importance of watching the news with your children and discussing what you see; getting kids to consider how their actions make others feel. Armin Brott no 30:00