http://www.mrdad.com/radio Armin Brott's weekly syndicated radio show for moms, dads, and grandparents Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:06:29 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 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 http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2012/02/06/secrets-to-understanding-yourself-and-others/ http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2012/02/06/secrets-to-understanding-yourself-and-others/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:06:29 +0000 armin http://www.mrdad.com/radio/?p=1440 http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2012/02/06/secrets-to-understanding-yourself-and-others/feed/ 0 adapt,change,children,effective,keis,personal style,spouse,success Guest: Ken Keis, author of - Topic: The secrets to understanding yourself and others. Issues: Why certain kinds of people irritate you—and what you can do about it; increase team compatibility and leadership effectiveness; stop feeling offended ... Guest: Ken Keis, author of Topic: The secrets to understanding yourself and others. Issues: Why certain kinds of people irritate you—and what you can do about it; increase team compatibility and leadership effectiveness; stop feeling offended and emotionally hooked; select the right job style for yourself; understand and encourage your spouse and children. Armin Brott no 30:00 http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2012/01/30/1422/ http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2012/01/30/1422/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:12:31 +0000 armin http://www.mrdad.com/radio/?p=1422 http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2012/01/30/1422/feed/ 0 brott,college,dating,dingwell,middle school,peer pressure,relationship,responsibility,stress,teen,teenage Guest 1: Heath Dingwell, author of - Topic: Helping your teen manage stress and build healthy habits. Issues: Recognizing when your teen’s behaviors and eating habits signal a problem; helping a teen manage a psychological disorder; helping tee... Guest 1: Heath Dingwell, author of Topic: Helping your teen manage stress and build healthy habits. Issues: Recognizing when your teen’s behaviors and eating habits signal a problem; helping a teen manage a psychological disorder; helping teens maintain healthy dating relationships and friendships. Guest 2: Carol Jones, author of Topic: Is your teenager ready, willing, and able? Issues: Why you need to start college planning when your child is still in middle school; giving your child the tools he or she will need to handle stress, peer pressure, and the responsibility that go along with being a college student. Armin Brott no 30:00 http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2012/01/23/teen-as-a-second-language/ http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2012/01/23/teen-as-a-second-language/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:10:23 +0000 armin http://www.mrdad.com/radio/?p=1420 http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2012/01/23/teen-as-a-second-language/feed/ 0 brott,communication,greenberg,language,me generation,respect,rude,teen Guest: Barbara Greenberg, coauthor of - Topic: A parent's guide to becoming bilingual. Issues: Realizing that “me, me, me” is actually age appropriate; learning how not to criticize, judge, or become angry; letting your teens set the rules—and t... Guest: Barbara Greenberg, coauthor of Topic: A parent's guide to becoming bilingual. Issues: Realizing that “me, me, me” is actually age appropriate; learning how not to criticize, judge, or become angry; letting your teens set the rules—and the consequences for breaking them; maintaining good communication, healthy interactions, and a strong connection with your teen no matter what. Armin Brott no 30:00 http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2012/01/16/1417/ http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2012/01/16/1417/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:07:53 +0000 armin http://www.mrdad.com/radio/?p=1417 http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2012/01/16/1417/feed/ 0 boundaries,brott,leman,respect,selfish,teen,teenager,whatever Guest: Kevin Leman, author of - Topic: From mouthy and moody to respectful and responsible in five days. Issues: Communicating with the “whatever” generation; turning selfish behavior around; establishing healthy boundaries and workable guidelin... Guest: Kevin Leman, author of Topic: From mouthy and moody to respectful and responsible in five days. Issues: Communicating with the “whatever” generation; turning selfish behavior around; establishing healthy boundaries and workable guidelines; becoming the major decision maker in your teenager’s life; gaining respect from your teen. Armin Brott no 30:00 http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2012/01/09/how-small-acts-of-kindness-can-heal-inspire-and-change-your-life/ http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2012/01/09/how-small-acts-of-kindness-can-heal-inspire-and-change-your-life/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:34:37 +0000 armin http://www.mrdad.com/radio/?p=1399 http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2012/01/09/how-small-acts-of-kindness-can-heal-inspire-and-change-your-life/feed/ 0 brott,charity,cohen,death,donate,happiness,honor,jew,kindness,meals on wheels,mitzvah,volunteer Guest: Linda Cohen, author of - Topic: How small acts of kindness can heal, inspire, and change your life. Issues: The importance of doing small things for other people. These could be volunteering at a soup kitchen, Guest: Linda Cohen, author of Topic: How small acts of kindness can heal, inspire, and change your life. Issues: The importance of doing small things for other people. These could be volunteering at a soup kitchen, visiting someone in an old folks’ home, donating books to the homeless, and hundreds more; how doing even small things for other will make you a better, happier, more fulfilled person. Armin Brott no 30:00 http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2012/01/02/etiquette-in-the-21st-century/ http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2012/01/02/etiquette-in-the-21st-century/#comments Mon, 02 Jan 2012 13:29:26 +0000 armin http://www.mrdad.com/radio/?p=1397 http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2012/01/02/etiquette-in-the-21st-century/feed/ 0 adolescent,brott,eberly,email,etiquette,facebook,manners,netiquette,rude,teen,text Guest: Sheryl Eberly, author of - Topic: Games, activities, and other fun ways to help children and teens learn etiquette. Issues: When and where it’s appropriate to text? How and why to write thank-you notes; the proper way to handle on-line bu... Guest: Sheryl Eberly, author of Topic: Games, activities, and other fun ways to help children and teens learn etiquette. Issues: When and where it’s appropriate to text? How and why to write thank-you notes; the proper way to handle on-line bullies; When is it okay to take a phone call during a meal? What’s the protocol for receiving a Facebook friend request from a stranger? Armin Brott no 30:00 http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2011/12/26/talking-about-sex-ratings-for-software-and-games/ http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2011/12/26/talking-about-sex-ratings-for-software-and-games/#comments Mon, 26 Dec 2011 13:05:48 +0000 armin http://www.mrdad.com/radio/?p=1384 http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2011/12/26/talking-about-sex-ratings-for-software-and-games/feed/ 0 brott,maturity,mizrachi,movies,ratings,sex,software,talking about sex Guest 1: Fred Kaeser, author of . - Topic: Straight-talking info for parents. Issues: How our sexualized culture is making kids grow up too quickly; when to start basic conversations about sex (hint: a lot earlier than you think); tools for navig... Guest 1: Fred Kaeser, author of . Topic: Straight-talking info for parents. Issues: How our sexualized culture is making kids grow up too quickly; when to start basic conversations about sex (hint: a lot earlier than you think); tools for navigating uncomfortable topics. Guest 2: Eliot Mizrachi, director of Communications for the Entertainment Software Rating Board. Topic: Ratings for games and software. Issues: How and why are movie ratings and software ratings different? How many categories are there and what do they mean? How decides what a game’s rating should be and how do they decide? How effective is the ratings system. Click here to download a smartphone ratings app (http://www.esrb.org/mobile/). Armin Brott no 30:00 http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2011/12/19/the-amazing-and-sometimes-weird-science-of-pregnancy/ http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2011/12/19/the-amazing-and-sometimes-weird-science-of-pregnancy/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:07:39 +0000 armin http://www.mrdad.com/radio/?p=1368 http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2011/12/19/the-amazing-and-sometimes-weird-science-of-pregnancy/feed/ 0 aggressive women,bossy women,brott,dad,father-to-be,large breasts,mother,pincott,pregnancy,science,skinny women Guest: Jena Pincott, author of - Topic: The surprising science of pregnancy. Issues: Does stress sharpen your baby’s mind—or dull it? Can you predict your baby’s temperament? Why are babies born in the darker months of the year more likely to be... Guest: Jena Pincott, author of Topic: The surprising science of pregnancy. Issues: Does stress sharpen your baby’s mind—or dull it? Can you predict your baby’s temperament? Why are babies born in the darker months of the year more likely to be risk-takers? Are bossy, dominant women more likely to have boys, which skinny women have more girls? And many more. Armin Brott no 30:00 http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2011/12/12/making-the-right-vaccination-decision-for-your-child/ http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2011/12/12/making-the-right-vaccination-decision-for-your-child/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:01:43 +0000 armin http://www.mrdad.com/radio/?p=1364 http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2011/12/12/making-the-right-vaccination-decision-for-your-child/feed/ 0 ADD,autism,disease,herd,killed virus,live virus,MMR,polio,risk,sears,side effect,TDP Guest: Robert Sears, author of - Topic: Making the right decision for your child. Issues: How common or rare are various diseases that the vaccines are designed to protect against? The difference between live-and killed virus vaccines; which ing... Guest: Robert Sears, author of Topic: Making the right decision for your child. Issues: How common or rare are various diseases that the vaccines are designed to protect against? The difference between live-and killed virus vaccines; which ingredients are controversial; what are potential side-effects and how can they be prevented; vaccines for older kids (HPV, for example). Armin Brott no 30:00 http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2011/12/05/how-mental-health-professionals-can-better-work-with-boys-and-men/ http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2011/12/05/how-mental-health-professionals-can-better-work-with-boys-and-men/#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:52:49 +0000 armin http://www.mrdad.com/radio/?p=1353 http://www.mrdad.com/radio/2011/12/05/how-mental-health-professionals-can-better-work-with-boys-and-men/feed/ 0 aggression,boys,brott,gurian,helping profession,mental health,mentor,therapy,violence Guest: Michael Gurian, author of - Topic: A guide to working with boys and men. Issues: The many ways boys and men are struggling in society; why the helping professions (therapists, health care workers, Guest: Michael Gurian, author of Topic: A guide to working with boys and men. Issues: The many ways boys and men are struggling in society; why the helping professions (therapists, health care workers, etc) aren’t equipped to actually help males; why approaches that work for women and girls will not work for men and boys. Armin Brott no 30:00