Major Dad's- best day ever!

Parenting expert Maria Moon has 30 years of experience in early childhood education and is a mother herself. She is available for interviews about successfully potty training your children before they go to school, and has tips & tricks for those that are taking a little longer to learn. This includes: Encouraging Practice: Encourage your child to sit on the potty regularly, even if they don't need to go. Learning Moments: Use accidents as learning opportunities to reinforce the importance of using the potty. Potty Training Boys vs. Girls: Standing vs. Sitting: Boys may prefer to sit initially, then transition to standing. Travel and Potty Training: Try to maintain the potty routine as much as possible during travel.

For 54 episodes, Major Dad has been answering the questions. Today, the tables turn — his son takes over the interviewer's chair to answer the question listeners ask most: who IS Major Dad? Part 1 digs into the origin story. Major Dad is a retired Air Force fighter pilot and Disabled Combat Veteran with 22+ years of active duty service — the kind of career where 29 switch activations at 500 feet, at night, under fire, had to happen on time, every time. He's also a father of five (four boys and one girl, ages 11 to 31) with 31+ years of parenting experience, more than 50 years of martial arts training, and travels through 70+ countries observing how families around the world raise their kids. In this episode, his son asks how a fighter pilot's discipline became a father's playbook — why Observe, Predict, Maneuver, Assess works just as well in a nursery as it does at 480 knots, and how "debrief, learn, fly again" became the family's answer to every parenting mistake. Along the way: the three questions every boy needs answered, the one question that works for little girls, and why confident parents raise confident babies. Recorded with the co-host who knows him best. Part 2 drops next — don't miss it.

Christine Lawler, LMFT, is a licensed therapist with over 15 years of experience. As the founder of The Peaceful Sleeper, she has guided more than 400,000 families worldwide to better rest and stronger mental health through her evidence-based, research-backed approach to infant sleep. Featured on Good Morning America, Newsweek, and Better Homes & Gardens, Christine has worked with corporations, executives, professional athletes, and celebrities. A mom of four, she combines clinical expertise with real-life parenting experience, offering parents practical, compassionate tools that deliver proven results in helping babies (and their families) sleep soundly.

Dispelling myths           -  MYTH: Breastfeeding alone is an effective form of birth control.          -  MYTH: You can't get pregnant right after having a baby.          -  MYTH: Hormonal birth control isn't safe for nursing mothers and their babies. Please touch on nutrition and how to compensate nutritionally for taking hormonal birth control. For example, Research indicates that hormonal birth control depletes folate and B12 stores. Maintenance of nutrients is essential in a breastfeeding and recovering mother. Biography: Dr. Franziska (Fran) Haydanek, a board-certified OB-GYN Franziska V. Haydanek, D.O., also known as Dr. Fran, is a board-certified OBGYN with 7+ years of experience, Heand currently practices at the Rochester General Hospital in Western New York. Besides treating patients, Dr. Fran also provides education about obstetrics and gynecology online via TikTok and Instagram to combat misinformation on social media and empower her audiences with fact-based knowledge about their healthcare.  As an experienced OBGYN, popular online educator, and mom to three, Dr. Fran is passionate about providing accessible and reliable information about women's health. Her mission is to provide a platform for women to access the latest obstetrics and gynecology information so they can make informed decisions about their healthcare.

Kim West, LCSW-C is a mom of two who has been a practicing child and family social worker for over 25 years. She has personally helped over twenty thousand families all over the world gently teach their children how to fall asleep—and fall back asleep without leaving them to cry it out alone. She started training Gentle Sleep Coaches internationally in 2010 and has appeared as a child sleep expert in numerous magazines, newspapers, and television programs, including Dr. Phil, TODAY, and Good Morning America. She is the author of five other books. Upcoming Book this Autumn: Why Won't You Sleep?!: A Game-Changing Approach for Exhausted Parents of Nonstop, Super Alert, Big Feeling Kids (November 2024) by The Sleep LadyⓇ Kim West, MSW and sleep coach and researcher Macall Gordon.

Dr. Arthur L. Jenkins, III MD FACS FAANS is a board-certified, fellowship-trained neurosurgeon who specializes in spinal surgery in his "academic" private practice (Jenkins NeuroSpine). He has developed a dozen minimally invasive treatments to improve surgical outcomes for patients with disorders from the skull base to the tailbone; as well he holds patents and patent applications on a dozen different ways to improve patient outcomes. He is developing new treatments with academic researchers, startup biotech companies, and private practice experts in several fields. He specializes in minimally invasive treatments to reduce recovery times and improve outcomes, and rare, poorly understood conditions where his insights are changing lives. He treats patients from around the world with his combination of passion, empathy, and unparalleled diagnostic and surgical skills out of his offices and hospitals in the New York City Region. He is on every top doctor list for which he is eligible, including Vitals "Top 1%" of Neurosurgeons, Castle Connelly "Top Doctors" lists for the New York region, the United States, and for Cancer, New York Magazine's "Top Doctors", among MANY others. "

Eli Harwood is a licensed therapist who lives in Colorado with her husband, Trevor, and their three children. Eli has been nerding out on attachment research for the past two decades and is on a mission to help make the world a better place, one relationship at a time. She continues this mission in her clinical work, her writing, and running her mouth about attachment on social media. When she isn't working to make the world a more secure place, she is playing dress-up with her kids, obsessing about her sourdough starter, and reminiscing about that one time she won a set of globes as a Price is Right contestant. Visit her at AttachmentNerd.com and on Instagram

Glenn Rottmann is the world's most recognized hypnotherapist. A regular guest on TV, podcasts & radio shows nationwide, Glenn's transformative work has captivated and helped celebrities, Grammy-Award-winning artists, and social media stars achieve profound personal transformations. From quitting smoking to overcoming the fear of flying.

Taylor Sanders' meteoric rise in the country music scene has been nothing short of sensational. Garnering airplay on prestigious country radio stations across the globe, from the United States to the United Kingdom and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Sanders' talent has earned her acclaim from leading media outlets such as The Tennessean, All Country News, Countrypolitan Magazine, MusicCrowns, and Buzz Music. Notably, Sanders' latest music video stormed the charts with an impressive 200,000 streams within its debut week, securing her the coveted Josie Music Video of the Year Award at the legendary Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN. She was also awarded Best Country Song at the World Entertainment Awards in Los Angeles. Making history alongside Grammy-Award-Winning trio, The Gatlin Brothers, Sanders' electrifying performance of her single "Firecracker" lit up the stage and hearts of fans worldwide. Beyond her musical prowess, Sanders remains committed to making a difference, raising awareness for early skin cancer detection through her partnership with The Melanoma Research Foundation. Check out her video on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/2RcOaD1VBAq3vr10fjpOOn?si=i_sE-i8ST2mq0RCvMA6aVA Instagram https://www.instagram.com/taylorsandersworld/

Joan Briebart FACTS ABOUT JOAN   Facts about Joan Breibart—she's the only one with her name out of 8 billion souls. She's a grandmother and inventor and she's been doing Pilates for 60 years as does her entire family including her two young granddaughters who love Parasetter® a product Joe would have invented if he were here today. She is 83; 5'6" weighs 125 and has a nice Pilates body. Wellness critics can't stand her because she is pain free; takes no pills; is energetic; almost never sick—although last year she had cancer but fortunately chemotherapy was a piece of cake. Before Pilates was a household name—thanks to her efforts—people would ask her HOW MANY Times a week she did it and she would answer: "Once or twice a year if absolutely necessary," because she was "doing Pilates" when they asked her the question. She doesn't eat "healthy" whatever that is nor overconsume water our most precious resource. She's happy that Ozempic will reshape America and put wellness on life support.  Check out these Joan approved example of Pilates  www.marcycrouch.com, www.physicalmindinstitute.com/    

A new study suggests that the interaction among a child's disposition, parental methods, and the cognitive executive functions of the brain drastically shapes the emergence of ADHD symptoms during childhood. The research proposes that adjusting parenting strategies can aid in decreasing the potential development of ADHD among children.  The role of a child's temperament in ADHD symptom development How different parenting methods impact the emergence of ADHD symptoms Strategies for adjusting parenting approaches to reduce the risk of ADHD development Dr. Ray W. Christner, Psy.D., NCSP, ABPP, is a licensed psychologist and a certified school psychologist in Pennsylvania, a nationally certified school psychologist, and a nationally registered health service psychologist.  He specializes in clinical and school psychology, and he is board-certified in behavioral and cognitive psychology.  He maintains a private practice in Hanover, Pennsylvania, and provides telepsychology services in 39 states.  Dr. Christner's clinical work includes psychotherapy, psychological/neuropsychological testing, and consultation services.  He works with children, adolescents, and adults with psychological, developmental, social, behavioral, and learning differences.  Dr. Christner is the co-host of the podcast Psyched to Practice.

Marianne Ryan is frequently interviewed by publications including Wall Street Journal, USA Today, New York Times, Redbook, Fitness Magazine, Shape Magazine and numerous Internet based magazines. She has been interviewed on many TV and radio shows and was featured in a documentary by the Tribeca Film Institute. Her international best selling book Baby Bod - Turn Flab to Fab in 12 Weeks Flat is available on Amazon.com

With 42 years of experience, Dr Sam discusses strategies when the parent may have ADHD and how to manage it.

There really is something quite magical about cooking with kids. As a child, I can remember clambering up to the kitchen counter on my little white chair, putting on my mum's oversized apron  and eagerly stirring and measuring. Licking the spoon was always the best part! My brand new cookbook is the perfect inroad to sparking a life long love of food and cooking. Each simple recipe includes step-by-step instructions and fun illustrations. They'll get to practice all kinds of basic skills such as mixing, rolling, stirring, squeezing, cutting and measuring. You won't believe how satisfying they'll find cracking eggs and kneading dough! (portions from the introduction page) 

Former powerlifter, natural bodybuilder and owner of fitness centers. Master teacher for FIF (Italian Federation of Fitness) for almost 2 decades. Former vice president of AINBB (Italian Association of Natural Bodybuilding). Author of numerous manuals and videos adopted in Italy for Instructor Certification Courses of FIF. Author of numerous articles for Italian popular magazines and websites dedicated to fitness, bodybuilding and strength training. Contributor of leading Italian companies in the field of sports equipment and nutritional supplements. Fabio shares his tremendous experience with our listeners.

Taking Stock is an invitation to take time to reflect on those key decisions and experiences that got you to this point in your life and career, and where you might be headed.

Strength is a skill. This skill of strength will be taught using the Kettlebell. Kettlebells date back over 300 years as a tool to increase one's strength. Listen to Shaun explain how to get strong without entering the Danger Zone, where injuries occur. Recovering from surgery, overuse or injury? Recapture Strength is the community where dads get the plan nobody handed them when PT ended. https://www.skool.com/recapture-strength    

David Pruitt courageously recounts his abusive childhood and subsequent success as an adult masterfully in his memoir. David takes the reader back to emotional turmoil and abusive/ painful past. It may be the reader's, or perhaps it's David's, or one of his brothers Dark nights. David masterfully weaves story of a completely dysfunctional family and their interactions throughout his growing up and finally, how he unshackles the past successfully. He gives pointers how anyone can overcome these terrible setbacks. 

Episode 37 This is a heartwarming story of how a son and his dad connected on an 11-day road trip. It's a story that will remind you that it's never too late to form a connection with your parents.

Episode 36 Brett discusses his fitness journey along with being a cancer survivor and how strength played a vital role in recovery. Plus, tips for people who don't have time to exercise, the benefits of training with Kettlebells, and science vs. fads, HIIT, and other fitness cabbage soup.  Recovering from surgery, overuse or injury? Recapture Strength is the community where dads get the plan nobody handed them when PT ended. https://www.skool.com/recapture-strength  

Brazilian Jui Jitsu Coral belt, Master Carlos Caique Elias, discusses the impact BJJ has had on his life and the positive aspects the combat sport has on children's character and physical development. For the past 49 years, Master Caique has embodied Jui Jitsu. Carlos also tells parents what to look for in a Jui Jitsu club/gym.  Recovering from surgery, overuse or injury? Recapture Strength is the community where dads get the plan nobody handed them when PT ended. https://www.skool.com/recapture-strength

Husband and father of 4 describes how he and his wife juggled their fitness lifestyle while raising babies. Eventually, their passion for fitness and helping others led to their successful personal training business. 

Child development standards post-pandemic.

Jeanice covers the harmful side effects of prenatal ultra sound.

Matt has been a professional musician for almost thirty years, and he's realized that even the most complex issues often have simple solutions, and the many lessons he has learned along the journey from barroom stages to Broadway can be applied to other areas in life as well.     Hooks, named after the musical term—covers skills, performance, identity, confidence, expectations, courage, fear, creativity, and business. These simple Hooks are followed by thorough explanations, as well as real-life examples, all presented to help readers find perspective, improve performance, retain confidence, and find balance in life, "onstage," and in business. 

Episode 30 Frank writes about the important things in life: Fall in Love Have Children Stay Put Save the Planet  Be Happy

Instead of using labels, Dr. Sam describes what autism really is and how to identify during the early stages.

During Dr. Sam's 41 years of experience with treating children talks about one important and often neglected aspect of raising children. Temperament. What is it and what can we do to minimize its negative impacts on family. 

Dedication pg.xiii The Respondent is both a chilling reminder and essential therapy  for anyone navigating the recrimination and trauma that is modern  American divorce. It is also both diagnosis and prescription, meditating  on the depths of the crisis and the way out.   Greg Ellis sets the record straight and shatters the myths of divorce  court. This is Greg's story. It's your story. And it's our story. If you're trapped in the dungeon that is the family court system,  The Respondent should be your constant companion.  —Johnny Depp

The inventor of Intelligent Threads Brian Burzynski discusses how he came to develop this cutting edge technology. What Intelligent Threads can do for you. What you can experience with Intelligent Threads: HELPS RESTORE BLOOD FLOW HELPS ELIMINATE SORENESS HELPS WITH BETTER POSTURE HELPS RELAX MUSCLES HELPS PREVENT INJURIES  

Topics discussed: -Vaginal Health after birth -New Non-hormonal birth control -Diastasis Recti and visceral mobilization

Dr Sam and I discuss his latest book, Tenacity in Children. Listen to the great mind of Dr Sam and learn 2 of his 'Secrets' plus a ton of other useful insights into the mind of children. We have to have a follow up, as there was just too much to discuss in just one podcast!

Reduce the mental load of 'Motherhood.' Self-care can actually mean saying 'no' and eliminating things 'to do'. Plus, her new book, Modern Mom Probs: A survival guide for the 21st Century  

Creative ideas and mindfulness activities you haven't heard of. Try at home mindfulness & mental health hacks for people of all ages. Other ways new parents might be sabotaging their sleep without realizing it?

Heidi is a Speech-Language Pathologist, Feeding Specialist, and Certified Orofacial Myologist who works with children (0-18) and families to improve their speech and feeding skills. She recently wrote and published the HMS Feeding Protocol for Expanding Repertoire of Picky Eaters and Children with ARFID to help other speech therapists and occupational therapists treat this population.   

Arrow built the platform we wished existed when we became parents ourselves. By providing innovative education and highly-tailored support, Arrow empowers families to positively adapt to any modern parenting demand. From contemplating parenthood through chasing toddlers, Arrow has families covered.

Tabatha Hartman shares her secrets for amazing iPhone photos! She shared 3 cool hacks for taking better photos today! Listen now!

Patricia Ladis- Sperm/man has more of an impact on the baby's health than the egg/woman!  Patricia Ladis, author of The Wise Woman's Guide to your Healthiest Pregnancy and Birth, shares what YOU can do to amplify your chances of having a healthy baby since you - future Dad- hold the key! 

Patricia Ladis, Physical Therapist, Behavioral Breathing Analyst and author of The Wise Woman's Guide to your Healthiest Pregnancy and Birth, gives us the key ingredients to having a healthy baby and teaches us simple things you can do to amplify your chances.  Find out how to reduce inflammation in your body and feel great during this transitional time in both you and your partner's life!   Recovering from surgery, overuse or injury? Recapture Strength is the community where dads get the plan nobody handed them when PT ended. https://www.skool.com/recapture-strength

Dr. Bethany Cook, Jennifer Richie and Jill Kelsey- Child Psychologist, Lactation consultant, and Editor of First Time Parent Magazine discuss critical aspects of childbirth and postpartum healing for Mother and baby care.  

Learn from our experts on the best ways to fully recover from Childbirth and thrive!

Pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum are often accompanied by anxiety and depression. Kourtney Reppert discusses how she recognized and managed anxiety, PTSD, childbirth, and abandonment wounds.

Using data driven insights to assist in physically recovering from the trauma of child birth. Methods of strengthening the pelvic floor and diaphragm. Importance of rest and proper nutrition during the 4th trimester. 

ways for maximizing your newborns immune system with just a teaspoon of breast milk for a year completes mother's shared immunity.

Latham Thomas shares how a Doula enriches the birthing experience. 

Anna Sharratt shares how Free Forest School helps connect parents and children with nature 

Vanessa Codorniu discusses ways for new parents to connect with their intuition. 

How is the utilization of ancient biblical principles applicable to raising children today? Find out.

Janet Allison-  Focusing on the 4th Trimester or the First 100 days of parenting, Janet reveals the gold for new parents. She delivered ways of coping with various aspects of being a new parent.