Do you rush your son's lunch to school when he forgets it? Have you called your daughter's teacher to urge her teacher to raise a B to an A? This is a message that many parents have been secretly waiting to hear-- we need to stop protecting our kids from failure so they can can develop the competence and confidence that comes from solving their own problems. We talk to New York Times bestselling author Jessica Lahey about her new book, The Gift of Failure, How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So...
Oct 06, 2015•46 min
This is My Brave is an innovative non-profit with a mission of igniting and actively promoting a positive and supportive national conversation about mental illness. We talk to This is My Brave Co-Founder Jennifer Marshall and NYC Dads Group member and Producer Lorne Jaffe about the upcoming This is My Brave NYC show-- poets, musicians, and essayists sharing their truth about life with mental illness. The Parents Phrase Book Whit Honea joins to share why he writes, and a bit about the highs and l...
Sep 22, 2015•30 min
Ninth graders at Capital High School in Santa Fe, New Mexico had the opportunity to participate in a groundbreaking poetry program sponsored by Reel Fathers , an organization that engages with the community to build stronger relationships through a dynamic use of film, story and creative expression. Poet mentors worked with students to write and perform poems that explore the lightness, darkness, absence, and presence of fathers and father figures. We talk to Reel Fathers Founder Allan Shedlin a...
Jun 16, 2015•48 min
Every dad has a creative muscle that is aching to get flexed. For this episode of the Modern Dads Podcast, we hope you will be inspired by these dads that are sharing their love of art, music, cooking, science and more with their children. Author Mike Adamick talks about how he shares the experience of creating his books with his daughter, including his latest, Dads Book of Awesome Recipes . Children's book author Christopher Routly talks about the moment with his kids that sparked a Kickstarter...
May 26, 2015•44 min
More than ever, fathers are caring for their children, tending to domestic chores, and providing for their family financially. In this episode of The Modern Dads Podcast, we feature a recent webinar City Dads Group organized with our friends at A Better Balance , a work and family advocacy center. Experts talk about how employer policies and legal rules interact to offer support to men as they consider starting a family, taking paternity leave, asking for a flexible schedule, and caring for sick...
May 12, 2015•1 hr 2 min
Lorne Jaffe and Christopher Persley discuss the portrayal of dads on the hit ABC comedy, Black-ish . They talk about race, the use of satire, and comparisons to other TV shows featuring black families including The Cosby Show , 227 , and The Jeffersons . Lorne and Christopher also caught up with the show's star, Anthony Anderson, to ask him about modern fatherhood. The Parents Phrase Book author Whit Honea also joins to offer his heartfelt advice on talking to your kids about the fine line betwe...
Apr 28, 2015•43 min
Washington Post journalist and author Brigid Schulte joins the Modern Dads Podcast to discuss her new book, Overwhelmed, How To Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the Time . We dive into her research on changing workplaces and relationships and the importance of play for adults. The Parents Phrase Book author Whit Honea joins again to encourage us to make time for fun in our lives that is purely for ourselves....
Apr 14, 2015•48 min
One of our favorite topics for discussion is the challenge of two parents trying to raise children together. In this episode of The Modern Dads Podcast, we feature another 92Y Parenting Conference panel discussion, this one called Pursuing A Parenting Partnership . New York Family Magazine Editor Eric Messinger moderates the panel that includes three couples with varying work/life arrangements: a breadwinning dad/stay-at-home mom, a working mom/at-home dad, and a two-income family led by two dad...
Mar 23, 2015•52 min
Until recently, the science of parenthood focused almost exclusively on mothers. As fathers have taken a more active role in childcare, researchers have begun to look at the impact dads have on their children. In this episode of The Modern Dads Podcast, we bring a 92Y Parenting Conference panel discussion: The New Science of Fatherhood, How the Research is Changing the Conversation. Panelists include sociologist Dr. Michael Kimmel , neuroscientist Dr. James Curley , psychologist Dr. Michael Thom...
Mar 10, 2015•47 min
The Good Men Project Executive Editor Mark Greene talks to Modern Dads Podcast co-hosts Matt Schneider and Ron Mattocks about his new book Remaking Manhood: The Modern Masculinity Movement, Stories From the Front Lines of Change . We discuss the illusion of the "man box" that is still constraining us, and how modern fatherhood is helping men overcome traditional stereotypes to live life in full....
Feb 24, 2015•49 min
New York Times personal finance columnist and author Ron Lieber talks to the Modern Dads Podcast about his book, The Opposite of Spoiled, Raising Kids Who Are Grounded, Generous, and Smart About Money . We talk about what is means to be spoiled and the steps parents can take to avoid spoiling their child. Ron also gives advice for parents thinking about allowance, giving, birthday presents, and saving for college. The Parents Phrase Book author Whit Honea joins again to suggest that the opposite...
Feb 03, 2015•47 min
Dad 2.0 Summit Co-Founders Doug French and John Pacini join us to preview this year's event in San Francisco. We talk about the purpose of the conference and reflect on the impact the experience has had on dads, media, and the decision-makers in boardrooms across America. Doug and John also make some speaker announcements and tease us with some uniquely San Francisco treats for attendees. Whit Honea joins us again to reflect on what he’s taken from his Dad 2.0 experiences....
Jan 20, 2015•40 min
Dad and author Adam Mansbach joins us to talk about his latest book, You Have to F*****g Eat , the long awaited sequel to his fake children's book for adults, Go the F**k to Sleep . We discuss his critics and the Twitter exchange he had with children's entertainer Raffi about the sanctity of childhood. We also talk about his thoughts on swearing as a valid and colorful form of expression, and what he's teaching his daughter about code switching and language appropriate for the situation....
Dec 16, 2014•29 min
This is the season of giving and we are talking to two moms that have dedicated their careers to supporting those in need. #GivingTuesday Community Manager Chrysula Winegar joins us to talk about this global day dedicated to giving back. Baby Buggy Executive Director Katherine Snider talks about her organization's support of children and families in need across the United States. We also discuss Baby Buggy's new Fatherhood Initiative that seeks to help low-income and non-custodial dads provide f...
Dec 02, 2014•42 min
It's our second annual Movember episode, and we once again focus on men's health, and more specifically men's mental health. Three of our favorite dads, Ryan Hamilton , Lorne Jaffe , and Ron Mattocks join us to talk about their individual experiences with anxiety, depression, and bi-polar disorder, and the various ways each has found treatment and support. The Parents Phrase Book author Whit Honea joins again to talk about why he is working so hard to make sure his two young sons know that feeli...
Nov 18, 2014•47 min
Two of our favorite dads and online voices Jeff Bogle and Mike Reynolds join us to talk raising daughters. We talk about the uphill climb our daughters still face in the 21st century and the role that we as dads can play in challenging the long-held beliefs and stereotypes that are foisted upon women and girls. Josh Kross chimes also chimes in with why he thinks chivalry as we know it is dead (but there might be hope)...
Nov 04, 2014•38 min
Father of 2, blogger, and Daddy Doin' Work author Doyin Richards joins us to discuss his mission to engage moms in evolution of fatherhood. We talk about the inspiration and perspective he has gained from his online community and his message about dads that is resonating with moms around the world. The Parents Phrase Book author and father of two Whit Honea joins us to reflect on what he has gained by choosing his family first and what he has "lost" by prioritizing his work second. Special thank...
Oct 14, 2014•34 min
ThirdPath Institute Founder Jessica Degroot joins us to talk about making time for work, family, and play. We discuss "The New Normal" where dads AND moms are thinking creatively to find ways to be successful in our careers, to be the parents we want to be, and to find time for ourselves. We also talk about the upcoming season of Thursdays with Thirdpath , a monthly webinar series that will focus on men's stories to demonstrate an integrated approach to work and life. The Parents Phrase Book aut...
Sep 30, 2014•43 min
Author Michelle Icard joins us to talk about a time in our kids' lives that many parents dread, middle school. She tells us that these years can be fun and exciting if we leave the baggage from our own middle school years at the door and modify our parenting style as our kids mature. We also talk helping our kids respond to "mean" kids and the social media tools that can we can embrace with our kids. The Parents Phrase Book a uthor Whit Honea also joins us to talk about his son's transition from...
Sep 16, 2014•37 min
Summer is our favorite time of the year and what better way to celebrate the final weeks than with some inspiration from our favorite dads. Jim Higley joins us as he prepares for life as an empty-nester and his new role at Camp Kesem , an innovative camp for kids affected by a parent's cancer that is organized and operated by college student leaders. Mike Adamick joins us to talk about his new book, Dad's Book of Awesome Science Experiments ( a perfect book for summer) and gives us a great outdo...
Aug 05, 2014•36 min
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 c...
Jun 10, 2014•36 min
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...
May 27, 2014•37 min
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, bio...
May 13, 2014•42 min
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 Book author Whit Honea joins us again to share his script for repairing the rela...
Apr 29, 2014•42 min
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....
Apr 10, 2014•38 min
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 u...
Mar 25, 2014•46 min
Father and celebrated clown Bello Nock discusses his boyhood growing up as a touring circus/theatre daredevil, finding work/life balance when your whole family is part of your business, and strategies for watching your children do dangerous (and not so dangerous) stunts. He also discusses his daredevil circus/clown show Bello Mania at the New Victory Theatre in April. Whit Honea joins us again to talk about the importance of encouraging kids to take risks, even if they may fail....
Mar 11, 2014•34 min
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*#!).
Feb 25, 2014•37 min
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.
Jan 29, 2014•33 min
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.
Dec 17, 2013•34 min
