Positive Parenting for Military Families Archives - Mr. Dad

Alissa Hamilton, author of Got Milked? Topic: The great dairy deception and why you’ll thrive without milk. Issues: The major players in promoting milk in the U.S.; how milk makes us sick and increase the risk of bone fractures; the need to balance calcium–which we get a lot of–and Vitamin D and magnesium (which we’re […] The post Deceived by Milk + Toilet Training appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Richard Rende, coauthor of Raising Can-Do Kids. Topic: Giving children the tools to thrive in a fast-changing world. Issues: The importance of allowing time for unstructured, pretend play; getting children involved in chores on a regular basis; letting kids be samplers instead of specialists; reframing failure; emphasizing learning over grades; and much more. Brad M. […] The post Tools for a Changing World + Children’s Mental Health appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Dawn Dais, The Sh!t No One Tells You About Toddlers. Topic: A guide to surviving the toddler years Issues: Restaurants are battle zones: don’t even bother trying to feed a toddler; potty training; taking the fun out of vacations; when you’re not the favorite parent. Ann Gadzikowski, author of Creating a Beautiful Mess. Topic: Essential […] The post Your Very Own Crazy Toddler + The Art of Making a Mess appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Frederick Travis and Robert Keith Wallace, coauthors of Dharma Parenting. Topic: Understand your child’s brilliant brain for greater happiness, health, success, and fulfillment. Issues: Different brain/body types and where they come from; how understanding your child’s brain/body type will help you better connect; how each type responds to food and other inputs; routines to improve […] The post Your Child’s Brilliant Brain + Community Without Religion appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Margie Ulbrick, author of Mindful Relationships. Topic: Creating genuine connections with ourselves and others. Issues: What is mindfulness? How to meditate; the science of mindful relationships; applying mindfulness techniques to your relationships with your spouse, family, children, and coworkers. Paul Tough, author of Helping Children Succeed. Topic: What works to help low income kids and […] The post Creating Genuine Connections + The Impact of Poverty appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Jeffery Leving, author of Fathers’ Rights. Topic: Hard-hitting and fair advice for every father involved in a custody dispute. Issues: How to stay in control of your emotions; ways to protect your relationship with your children; special issues facing military fathers; the importance of finding an effective and empathetic attorney; potential challenges of a divorce […] The post Advice for Dads Involved in Custody Disputes + No More Selfies appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Jess Shatkin, author of Born to Be Wild. Topic: Why teens take risks and how we can help keep them safe. Issues: What adolescents think about risk; what you need to know about the adolescent brain; why adolescence is crucial to evolution; the truth about peer pressure; what parents, schools, and society can do about […] The post Why Teens Take Risks + Avoiding Pregnancy Risks appeared first on Mr. Dad.

David Lancy, author of Raising Children. Topic: Surprising insights from other cultures. Issues: Culture and infancy; questions about infant attachment; children playing and learning; protection vs. suppression; going to school; consequence of raising “unique individuals”; major differences between the US and other cultures. Catherine Pearlman, author of Ignore It! Topic: How selectively looking the other […] The post Learning Parenting Skills from Other Cultures + The Art of Ignoring appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Michael Hollander, author of Helping Teens Who Cut. Topic: Skills and techniques to end self-injury. Issues: Understanding self-injury and why kids do it; introducing DBT (dialectical behavior therapy) and why it’s successful; how does hurting themselves make some kids feel better; how to help your child restore emotion to its proper place. Michael Bennett and […] The post Ending Childhood Self-Injury + Finding Lastaing Relationships appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Kent Hoffman, co-author of Raising a Secure Child. Topic: How “Circle of Security Parenting” can help you nurture your child’s attachment, emotional resilience, and freedom to explore issues: How to balance being nurturing and protective with promoting your child’s independence; what emotional needs a toddler or older child may be expressing with difficult behavior; how […] The post The Circle of Security Parenting + How Not to Spoil Your Kids appeared first on Mr. Dad.

6/11/17 Erin Leyba, author of Joy Fixes for Weary Parents. Topic: Quick, research-based ideas for overcoming stress and building a life you love. Issues: Grieving your former life; rebel against the “should”; stop kicking your own ass; parent-kid date nights; parent-parent date nights; how to get your kids to cooperate; many, many more great ideas. […] The post Rebelling Against the “Should” + Embracing Uncertainty appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Judith Orloff, author of The Empath’s Survival Guide. Topic: Life strategies for sensitive people. Issues: Are you an empath? How to stop absorbing other people’s distress; empaths and addiction; protecting yourself from narcissists and other energy vampires; empaths, parenting, and raising empath children; empaths and intuition; much more. Mary Lamia, author of What Motivates Getting […] The post Life Strategies for Sensitive People + The Power of Procrastination appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Heather Haupt, author of Knights in Training. Topic: 10 principles for raising honorable, courageous, and compassionate boys. Issues: The elements of the Knight’s Code: Stand against injustice; protect the weak, respect women, don’t give offense, speak truth, be generous, pursue excellence, and more. Lea Waters, author of The Strength Switch. Topic: How the new science […] The post Raising Honorable, Courageous, and Compassionate Boys + The Science of Strength appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Michelle Janning, author of The Stuff of Family Life. Topic: How our homes reflect our lives. Issues: Does putting your smartphone on a restaurant table during a date impact your relationship? How does where you place your TV in your home impact your family? Exploring and understanding the changing world of families by looking at […] The post The Stuff of Family Life + Dirt and the Microbiome appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Lisa Sugarman, author of Untying Parent Anxiety. Topic: Myths that have you in knots—and how to get free. Issues: Debunking myths like: Good grades are what matter most; if I punish my kid, she’ll hate me; drama is a middle school and high school problem; kids should be seen and not heard; my kids are […] The post Parenting Myths that Increase Anxiety + Teen Stress appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Dennis Trittin, author of What I Wish I Knew at 18. Topic: Life lessons for the road ahead. Issues: Getting a perspective on life; the importance of character; relationships and communication; handling adversity; career selection and advancement; college academics; managing your finances; love and marriage; much more. Lisen Stromberg, author of Work, Pause, Thrive. Topic: […] The post Life Lessons for the Road Ahead + Pausing for Parenthood appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Michael Gurian, author of Saving Our Sons. Topic: A new path for raising health and resilient boys. Issues: Recognizing and confronting the boy crisis; the real causes of male violence; the new science of healthy boyhood; dangerous attacks on boyhood; supporting and building male emotional intelligence; the male motivational and maturity gap; much more. Harriet […] The post Raising Healthy, Resilient Boys + Apologies 101 appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Philippa Perry, author of The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read. Topic: Your parenting legacy–past and future. Issues: How the past comes back to but us (and our children); the importance of your child’s environment; feelings–what they are and how to understand and validate them; support–making sure we give it to our kids and […] The post The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read + Overcoming Information Overload appeared first on Mr. Dad.

James McKenna, author of Safe Infant Sleep. Topic: Expert answers to your co-sleeping questions. Issues: What is co-sleeping? The history of co-sleeping; controversies, confusion, and flawed conclusions; science behind co-sleeping; benefits of co-sleeping; effects of co-sleeping; how to do it. Robert Hamilton, author of 7 Secrets of the Newborn. Topic: Secrets and (happy) surprises of […] The post Safe Infant Sleep + Secrets of the Newborn appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Tim Jones, author of You’re Grounded for Life. Topic: Misguided parenting strategies that sounded good at the time. Issues: The trials and tribulations of parents with kids of all ages; the daunting task of starting, raising, and surviving a family; innovative parenting strategies that have produced hilariously disastrous results. Tara Haelle, coauthor of The Informed […] The post Misguided Parenting Strategies + The Science of Parenting appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Darin Ingels, author of The Lyme Solution. @lymeexpertND – Instagram: dariningelsnd Topic: How to fight Lyme’s inflammatory auto-immune response and beat the disease. Issues: A five-part plan to: fortify your gut health and restore the immune system; follow a diet that increases immunity and reduces inflammation; thwart and target an active infection; identify hidden toxins […] The post Using Your Immune System to Fight Lyme Disease + Trusts, Insurance, and More appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Deborah Reber, author of Differently Wired. @TiltParenting Topic: Raising an exceptional child in a conventional world. Issues: Letting go of your impossible expectations for who you “should” be as a parent; seeking out like-minded parents; becoming fluent in your child’s language; creating a world where your child can be secure; parenting from a place of […] The post Exceptional Kids in a Conventional World + Raising Resilient Kids Naturally appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Chantel Olson, author of Homefront Warriors. @chantellouise16 Topic: Not every warrior wears a uniform. Issues: The many lessons learned from military spouses during their spouse’s deployment; how military spouses can get support during deployment; special concerns of children with a deployed parent; why it’s important to honor homefront warriors for their service. KJ Del’Antonia, author […] The post Not Every Warrior Wears a Uniform + Be a Happier Parent appeared first on Mr. Dad.

John Pray, President and CEO of Operation Homefront. @Op_Homefront – IG: operationhomefront Topic: Building strong, stable, and secure military families so they can thrive—not simply struggle to get by—in the communities they have worked so hard to protect. Issues: This non-profit has served more than 40,000 military families and provided nearly $25 million in relief […] The post Building Strong, Resilient Military Families + Raising Great Kids in Two Hours a Day appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Ashley Broadway-Mack, founding board member and president, American Military Partner Association. @LGBTMilPartners Topic: Spouses and family of LGBTQ servicemembers. Issues: The American Military Partner Association is the nation’s largest resource and support network for the partners, spouses, families, and allies of America’s LGBTQ servicemembers and veterans. AMPA has over 50,000 members and supporters and leads […] The post Spouses and Family of LGBTQ Servicemembers + Trying too Hard Makes Things Worse appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Lucie LeBlanc, author of Ordinary Parents Raising Extraordinary Children. Topic: Unlocking your child’s inner strength to full self-expression. Issues: Understanding the human mind; programming your child for success; the six creative faculties (perception, memory, reason, will power, intuition, and imagination); common parental errors; much more. Mark Borg, author of Don’t Be a Dick. Topic: Change […] The post Raising Extraordinary Children + Change Yourself, Change the World appeared first on Mr. Dad.

James Knipp, author of Stuff Every Grandfather Should Know. Topic: Making sense of the grandfather years. Issues: When to give advice and how to take it; (re)learning how to be a parent; going from father to grandfather; building a relationship with your grandchild; things to do with the grandkids; technology and social media; grandparenting through […] The post What Every Grandfather Should Know + Teaching Kids About Finance appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Dorette Noorhasan, author of Miracle Baby. Topic: A fertility doctor’s fight for motherhood. Issues: Surrogacy, insurance, and overcoming every possible obstacle on the way to becoming a mother. Leslie Schrock, author of Bumpin’. Topic: Navigating the journey from conception through birth—and beyond. Issues: Getting your bodies and your lives ready; drafting your healthcare dream team; […] The post A Fertility Doctor’s Fight for Motherhood + Bumpin’ appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Kerry Goyette, author of The Non-Obvious Guide to Emotional Intelligence. Topic: Understanding emotional intelligence, empathy, and learning to put them to use. Issues: What is empathy and where does it start? What is emotional intelligence? How our brain perceives fear and threats; how courage drives emotional intelligence; how to recognize your environment; difference between problems […] The post Emotional Intelligence + The Rabbit Effect appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Julia Bueno, author of The Brink of Being. Topic: Talking about Miscarriage. Issues: What is miscarriage and how common is it? Early miscarriage vs. late; recurrent miscarriage; what to say—and not to say—to someone who’s had a miscarriage; how society deals (or doesn’t deal) with miscarriage; the effects of miscarriage on women; effects of miscarriage […] The post The Brink of Being + Sharing Our Kids’ Lives on Social Media appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Ellen Notbohm, author of Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew. Topic: Giving voice to autistic children’s inner thoughts and feelings, whether verbal or non-verbal. Issues: I’m a whole child; my senses are out of sync; the difference between “won’t” and “can’t”; I interpret language literally; I try to communicate in many ways; […] The post Giving Voice to Autistic Children + New Brain Science appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Adnan Mir, MD., External Marketing Committee Chair for the Society for Pediatric Dermatology. Topic: Skin cancer and other skin conditions in children. Issues: Who is at increased risk for skin cancer? What are the types of skin cancer? How can you find skin cancer or suspicious spots on the skin? How are skin cancers treated? […] The post Pediatric Skin Conditions + Healing After Trauma appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Mary Dell Harrington, coauthor of Grown & Flown. Topic: How to support your teen, stay close as a family, and raise independent adults. Issues: Understanding the many issues that children face, including home life, mental and physical health, love and sex; academics, friendships, college admissions; preparing our kids—and ourselves—for separating Kim Brooks, author of Small […] The post Grown & Flown + Small Animals appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Wayne Jonas, author of How Healing Works. @DrWayneJonas Topic: Using your hidden power to heal to get well and stay well. Issues: Rethinking healing; how science misses healing; integrative health; the importance of lifestyle changes; the importance of finding meaning in life; the importance of social connections—especially as we get older; integrative and alternative medicine. […] The post Using Our Hidden Healing Powers + Going Beyond Impossible Female Standards appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Peter Lovenheim, author of The Attachment Effect. Topic: Exploring the powerful ways our earliest bond shapes our relationships and lives. Issues: The psychology of attachment; different types of attachment and how each one creates a blueprint for our personal and professional relationships; why attachment isn’t set in stone and what you can do to overcome […] The post How Early Bonds Shape Relationships + The Trouble with Boys appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Christopher Plamp, Interim CEO, Hire Heroes USA. Topic: Helping veterans find jobs in the civilian workplace. Issues: Challenges faced by separating veterans (resume prep, interview prep, learning to talk about self instead of the team, etc.); differences between civilian and military workplaces; challenges faced by female vets; much more. Gail Gross, author of The Only […] The post Helping Veterans Find Civilian Jobs + Grief as a Path to Healing appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Cindy Simerly, VP of Fund Develoedment, Military Child Education Coalition. @MilitaryChild ‏- Instagram: militarychild_mcec [raw] Topic: Educational challenges faced by children in military families. Issues: How deployments and frequent PCS moves affect children; working with civilian schools to help them understand the needs of military kids; helping parents help their children; peer-to-peer support; scholarships; and […] The post Educating Children in Military Families + Helping Kids Find Internal Motivation appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Kelly Hruska, government relations director, National Military Family Association. @military_family – Instagram: nationalmilitaryfamily Topic: Resources for military families. Issues: National Military Family Association provides resources and support for military families dealing with adoption, deployment, special needs children (and adults), financial challenges, marriage, divorce, employment/career challenges, and much more. Susan Wise Bauer, author of Rethinking School. […] The post Resources for Military Families + Taking Charge of Your Child’s Education appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Katherine Wintsch, author of Slay Like a Mother. Topic: How to destroy what’s holding you back so you can live the life you want. Issues: The fine line between struggling and suffering; identifying your dragon (the mythical beast that’s keeping you from being the parent you want to be); negative self-talk and why it’s so […] The post Slay Like a Mother + Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your Kids appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Jessica Tyson, model supervisor, Focus Program. Topic: Resilience training for military families. Issues: Practical skills to help families and couples overcome common challenges related to military life; Building on current strengths and learning new strategies to enhance communication and problem solving, goal setting, and creating a shared family story; much more. Lauren Smith Brody, author […] The post Overcoming Challenges of Military Life + Success After Baby appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Eddy Mentzer, Associate Director for the Family Readiness and Well-Being directorate in the Office of Military Family Readiness Policy within Military Community and Family Policy. @DoDMilSpouse – Instagram: dodmilspouse Topic: Military Spouse Employment Partnership Topic: Helping military spouses find and keep employment. Issues: Challenges faced by military spouses (portability and transferability of licenses and certifications, […] The post Employment Options for Military Spouses + Change Your Schedule, Change Your Life appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Steven Fonso, author of Finding Magic in the Mess. Topic: A path to greater presence and more joy, one parenting moment at a time. Issues: Recognize that kids can help us feel more joy and presence; let go of arbitrary rules and focus on emotional connection instead; rather than focus on cleanliness and fear of […] The post Finding Magic in the Mess + Love You Hard appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Esther Wojcicki, author of How to Raise Successful People. Topic: Simple lessons for Radical Results Issues: The T-R-I-C-K method: Trust (trust your child and yourself), Respect (your child is not your clone), Independence (don’t do anything for your child); Collaboration (children hear what you do, not what you say); Kindness (teach your child to give […] The post How to Raise Successful People + Being the Grownup appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Simone Davies, author of The Montessori Toddler Topic: A parent’s guide to raising a curious and responsible human being. Issues: A brief overview of the Montessori method; how to bring Montessori-style teaching into your own home; setting up Montessori-style spaces in your home; accepting your children for who they are; raising a child who feels […] The post Montessori Toddlers + The Awesome Toddler Years appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Ken Honda, author of Happy Money. Topic: The Japanese art of making peace with your money. Issues: Happy money vs. unhappy money; what does money mean to you? money IQ; they myth of scarcity; money and your life. Antonia Malchik, author of A Walking Life. Topic: Reclaiming our health and our freedom, one step at […] The post Making Peace with Money + A Walking Life appeared first on Mr. Dad.

John Luzzi, coauthor of Dads Know Best. Topic: So you’re going to be a dad… Issues: Finding out the big news; pregnancy; the birth (drugs or no drugs, surviving the first few days); feeding (breast vs bottle, solid foods); diapering; life with baby (sleeping, crying, bathing, clothing, and your relationship with your partner); much more. […] The post Dads Know Best + Birth Guy’s Guide for New Dads appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Rita Eichenstein, author of Not What I Expected. Topic: Help and hope for parents of atypical children. Issues: Defining “atypical;” how the diagnosis of an atypical child affects the child and the parents; the emotional stages parents go through as they struggle to help their child; how to get help when you need it. Paul […] The post Hope for Parents of Atypical Children + Stories to Live By appeared first on Mr. Dad.

This week, I interview Leonard Sax, author of "The Collapse of Parenting," about how we hurt our kids when we treat them like grownups. I also interview Andrew Hacker, author of "The Math Myth," about the false promises and delusions behind STEM education. The post The Collapse of Parenting + The Delusion of STEM appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Richard Eyre, co-author of The Turning. Topic: Why the state of the family matters and what the world can do about it. Issues: Everything starts with the family—and ends with the family; social problems that are crushing society; making your own family stronger than the competing cultures; how parents’ perspectives are distorted by false paradigms. […] The post The State of the Family + The Parents’ Phrase Book appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Tammy Gold, author of Secrets of the Nanny Whisperer. Topic: Finding and achieving the gold standard of care for your child. Issues: The truth about nannies—what they do and how they think; identifying your family’s needs; conducting interviews, reference checks, trial periods, and work agreements; understanding “nanny speak”; troubleshooting to avoid drama, resolve problems, and […] The post The Gold Standard of Childcare + Redirecting Our Personal Narratives appeared first on Mr. Dad.