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The Modern Dads Podcast
by Dads Supporting Dads
We're telling the stories of modern dads. These are the guys that are not only involved in their children's lives, but active and engaged in the decisions, the drudgery, the pain, and the joys of parenthood. We know modern dads are out there, and they come in all stripes. With each episode, we'll talk about the issues modern dads are facing as we try to navigate work, parenthood, relationships, and play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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#98: Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg on What Tweens and Teens Need Now
Building Resilience in Children and Teens author and Center for Parent & Teen Communication director Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg joins with a set of virtual hugs to parents of tweens and teens as we discuss what our older kids need as we exit the pandemic. Dr. Ginsburg helps us think about what our kids...
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#97: Dr. Tovah Klein on What Our Toddlers Need Now
Barnard Center for Toddler Development Director and How Toddlers Thrive author Dr. Tovah Klein joins with a set of virtual hugs to parents of young children as we discuss what our youngest kids need as we exit the pandemic. We talk about what our children have gained, how we can thoughtfully help...
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#96: Jordan Shapiro on How To Be a Feminist Dad
Father, author and thinker Jordan Shapiro joins to talk about his new book, Father Figure, How To Be a Feminist Dad. We talk about a collective need to reassess what it means to be a "good dad" and Jordan's call for dads to consider whether our actions are in line with our desire for a more equal...
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#95: Dr. Marisa Porges on Raising Bold, Courageous, and Resilient Daughters
City Dads blog contributor Vincent O'Keefe talks to fighter pilot and counterterrorism expert turned school leader and author Dr. Marisa Porges about her new book, What Girls Need: How to Raise Bold, Courageous, and Resilient Women. Modern Dads is part of The Dads Podcast Network, powered by...
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#94: Dad to Dad, Brock Lusch in Conversation with Vernon Gibbs II
Cincinnati Dads Group Organizer and The NOMADad Podcast host Brock Lusch talks dad to dad with #CityDads blog contributor and author Vernon Gibbs II about at-home fatherhood, parenting twins, and Vernon's new children's book, When Good Fruit Goes Bad. Modern Dads is part of The Dads Podcast...
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#93: Dad to Dad, Michael Dorsey in Conversation with Erik Moore
Our Dad-to-Dad series continues with #CityDads contributor and Black Fathers Now podcast host Michael Dorsey in conversation with father and venture capitalist Erik Moore about fatherhood, recovering from loss, and Mr. Moore's path through the Ivy League and Silicon Valley. Modern Dads is part of...
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#92: Dad to Dad, James Lopez in Conversation with Kenneth Kellogg
Season 7 Premier: Through this season we will include conversations between dads across our #CityDads network. In this episode, NYC Dads Group Co-Organizer and #FatherhoodIsLit podcast host James Lopez talks with father and opera singer Kenneth Kellogg about growing up in tough neighborhoods,...
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#91: Bobby Barzi on Fathers Changing the World
Philanthropist and Fodada founder Bobby Barzi talks his work to recognize fatherhood as an opportunity to create a better world for our children by investing in communities and efforts that inspire positive change. Modern Dads is part of The Dads Podcast Network, powered by DadsSupportingDads.org...
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#90: Jonathan Oliver on Marriage, At-Home Fatherhood, and Learning with ADHD & Dyslexia
Author Jonathan Oliver joins to talk about marriage, at-home fatherhood, and his new book, To the Little Boy in Me: Learning with Dyslexia & ADHD. We discuss the partnership he and his wife have created, the importance of mentorship and community, and the message he wants to send to other people...
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#89: Dr. Michael Reichert on How to Raise Connected Boys
Dr. Michael Reichert talks about his new book, How to Raise a Boy: The Power of Connection to Build Good Men. He suggests that we rethink our understanding of boys and recognize that strong relationships with parents, coaches, and teachers help them succeed at school and in life. We discuss how…
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#88: Leaders, Icons and Legendary Dads
Art Eddy and Jon Finkel talk about their new book, The Life of Dad: Reflections on Fatherhood from Today's Leaders, Icons, and Legendary Dads including highlights and advice from featured dads Mark Cuban, Mark Hamill, and Alfonso Ribeiro. Modern Dads is part of The Dads Podcast Network, powered…
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#87: Mike Adamick on Raising Empowered Daughters
Author Mike Adamick joins to discuss his new book, Raising Empowered Daughters: A Dad-to-Dad Guide, and his effort to meet dads where they are to discuss equality, representation, and feminism. NOTE: This show includes discussions of some challenging topics including rape culture, racism, and...
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#86: Mike Dorsey on Building Community for Active and Engaged Black Fathers
Author, Podcaster, and Community Organizer Mike Dorsey talks about his book, Dynamic Black Fatherhood Manifesto. We talk about Mike's motivation to create a community for active and engaged black fathers and the impact of his work within and outside the black community. Modern Dads is part of The...
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#85: Brett Grayson Finds the Funny in the Dark Moments of Parenting
Author Brett Grayson talks about his new book, What Could Go Wrong?: My Mostly Comedic Journey Through Marriage, Parenting and Depression. He discusses his effort to bring humor to stories related to his own mental health and why he thinks it is important to be open and honest about the darker...
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#84: Clint Edwards is Sorry
Author Clint Edwards discusses his new book, I'm Sorry—Love, Your Husband, a collection of humorous and heartfelt apologies written from his viewpoint as husband and father. Impacted by the absence of his own father, Edwards confronts his own lack of a role model through honesty, trial, and…
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#83: Maverick: A Supportive Social Network for Teens and Tweens
City Dads Group Contributor Whit Honea speaks with former Disney Interactive Editor In Chief Catherine Connors about her new startup, Maverick, a video and photo-driven social network for tweens and teens that encourages and rewards creativity, authenticity, and support. Modern Dads is part of…
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#82: KJ Dell'Antonia on How To Be a Happier Parent
We're noticing that parents, especially parents of young children, are unhappy. We all desperately want to enjoy this time with our children, but it is easy to get bogged down in late night feedings, pre-school admissions, trying to get our kids to eat a vegetable, or worrying about our kids'...
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#81: Dads of Daughters, Put Down Your Guns
All too often, we see dads in the news threatening their daughters' boyfriends with various forms of bodily harm. Recently, it was former NFL kicker Jay Feely holding a gun by his side as he wished his daughter and her date a good time at prom. The Internet blew up with the usual debates about...
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#80: On #MeToo
Whit Honea speaks this week with two powerful voices on parents' roles in #MeToo, Karen Walrond and Mike Reynolds. Mike is a blogger and journeyman cross-stitcher and Karen is an author, photographer, speaker, and coach. Each gives their unique perspective on how we, as parents, can best prepare...
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#79: The Dangerous Book for Boys
The Dangerous Book for Boys was required reading in City Dads contributor Whit Honea's house when his sons were younger, and the new Amazon Prime series by Bryan Cranston and Greg Mottola is now must-watch TV. Whit speaks with one of the young stars from the new show, Gabriel Bateman, who plays...
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#78: Dr. Sheryl Ziegler on Avoiding Parental Burnout
Psychologist, Author, and Mom of 3 Dr. Sheryl Ziegler talks about her new book Mommy Burnout, How to Reclaim Your Life and Raise Healthier Children in the Process. We discuss strategies for both moms and dads can avoid burnout as we navigate between work, childcare, eldercare, our relationship…
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#77: Paid Family Leave Works with Dina Bakst
A Better Balance Co-Founder and Co-President Dina Bakst talks about her work to help women and men across the economic spectrum care for their loved ones without risking their jobs. We talk about New York's employee-funded paid family leave law that provides most non-government workers with...
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#76: Heather and Mike Spohr - Surviving the Terrible Twos (and Threes)
Los Angeles parents and bloggers Heather and Mike Spohr share humorous, but practical tips from their new book, The Toddler Survival Guide: Complete Protection from the Whiny Unfed. They talk about the non-judgmental advice they have for surviving the toddlerhood and share the story behind…
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#75: Anya Kamenetz - Enjoy Screens, Not Too Much, Mostly With Others
NPR Digital Education Correspondent and Author Anya Kamenetz talks about her new book, The Art of Screen Time: How Your Family Can Balance Digital Media & Real Life. Anya shares her realistic, research-based approach to enjoying screen time with our children. City Dads Group contributor Whit…
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#74: Drew Daywalt - Drawing on Life to Write for Children (and Adults)
Bestselling author and dad of two Drew Daywalt talks about his popular books The Day the Crayons Quit, The Day the Crayons Came Home, The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors, and Star Wars BB-8 on the Run. We talk about his creative process as a writer, why he does it, and the impact of success on his...
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#73: Celebrating the ADHD Brain with Peter Shankman
Dad, author, and entrepreneur Peter Shankman talks about his new book, Faster Than Normal: Turbocharge Your Focus, Productivity, and Success With the Secrets of the ADHD Mind. We talk about the success that he attributes to living with ADHD. He also shares the tips and tricks he has developed to…
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#72: Best Toys of 2017 with Christopher Byrne
TTPM Content Director and Toy Time! author Christopher Byrne reveals the hot toys and games for toddlers to teens this holiday season. The Parents Phrase Book author Whit Honea tells us how to encourage our kids to think about more than the gifts they receive. Modern Dads is part of The Dads...
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#71: The Ongoing Conversation About Race and Difference with Doyin Richards
Author and father of 2 Doyin Richards joins Whit Honea and Josh Kross to discuss his latest book, What's the Difference: Being Different is Amazing and the continuing national conversation about bias, privilege, and how to talk to our kids about race relations. Modern Dads is part of The Dads...
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#70: Who is a Real American with Julie Lythcott Haims
New York Times bestselling author Julie Lythcott-Haims talks about her new book, Real Americans, a memoir of her experience as a biracial black girl, woman, daughter, and mother raising two biracial children in modern America. We talk about the steps allies can take to support and understand the...
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#69: Parenting Through a Zombie Apocalypse
Whit Honea talks to dad of 4, Twitter celebrity, and author James Breakwell (aka Exploding Unicorn) about his new book: Only Dead on the Inside: A Parent's Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse. Modern Dads is part of The Dads Podcast Network, powered by DadsSupportingDads.org Hosted on Acast. See...
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#68: Fatherhood is Leadership with Devon Bandison
Author, speaker, coach, and father of 3, Devon Bandison talks about his new book, Fatherhood is Leadership: Your Playbook for Success, Self-Leadership, and a Richer Life. Devon shares how he has used his own life experience to create a set of tools that fathers can use to overcome their own...
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#67: Music to Watch Kids By
City Dads across the reflect on the music that inspires and informs their parenting. The Parents Phrase Book author Whit Honea reveals the Ray Charles song that he uses to get his kids going in the morning. #FatherhoodIsLit blogger James Lopez shares the parenting lessons he took from a Notorious...
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#66: Supporting Parents' Return to Work After Baby
Lauren Smith Brody talks about her new book, The Fifth Trimester: The Working Mom's Guide to Style, Sanity, & Big Success After Baby. We discuss the ways families can plan for a parent's return to work and how dads can support their working partners. The Parents Phrase Book author Whit Honea…
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#65: Zag Zig Parenting
Kori Reed and Mike Becker talk about their new book, Zag Zig Parenting: (Mis)Adventures of a Career-Driven Mom and a Stay-at-Home Dad. We also talk about how their family arrangement started and how it has evolved over 20 years and four kids. Modern Dads is part of The Dads Podcast Network…
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#64: Life of a Trans Dad
Speaker, author, and Boston Dads Group Co-Organizer Robbie Samuels talks about networking with parents and his experience as a trans dad. We also discuss our mutual appreciation for the adjustments that people and organizations are making to embrace acceptance. The Parents Phrase Book Author Whit...
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#63: The Happiest Pediatrician on the Block, Dr. Harvey Karp
Happiest Baby on the Block author Dr. Harvey Karp joins to talk about the development of his approach to calming crying babies and the crucial role dads play. We also discuss Dr. Karp's groundbreaking Snoo Smart Sleeper that took him five years to create with MIT-trained engineers and famed...
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#62: Dads on Raising Teens and Tweens
Dads from our City Dads Group community share their stories of raising tweens and teens. Author Whit Honea talks through the struggles he had with his 11-year old son and the teacher that gave too much homework. Teacher and writer Seth Taylor worries about his daughter's classmates' reaction to…
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#61: Talking To Your Kids About Money with Beth Kobliner
Journalist and Author Beth Kobliner talks about her new book, Make Your Child a Money Genius (Even If You're Not). We talk through some of the age-appropriate money concepts including the neutral value of allowance and why paying for chores might not be a good idea. Modern Dads is part of The…
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#60: Raising a Secure Child with Dr. Kent Hoffman
Dr. Kent Hoffman talks about his new book, Raising a Secure Child. We discuss the "Circle of Security" that helps parents be nurturing and protective while still encouraging children's independence. We also talk about the difference between Attachment Parenting and attachment theory, and the idea...
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#59: Dad 2.0 Summit 2017
Dad 2.0 Summit Co-Founders Doug French and John Pacini join to preview this year's conference, the 6th annual chance for dad influencers, marketers, and the media to connect. We discuss how the conversation has evolved over the years, and the team's focus to bring a diversity of voices the table....
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#58: Writing the At-Home Dad
At-home dad and author Brian Craig joins to talk about his new book, Lone Pair of Blue Jeans In A Sea of Yoga Pants. We talk about writing the life of an at-home dad and how he writes "funny" without making dads look like doofuses. Brian also reads two passages from his book that epitomize his…
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#57: Helping Children Face Their Fears
Children's book author Jake Gosselin talks about The Pinkaboos, the series he is writing with his wife that helps children face their fears. We talk about the inspiration for the series and a more evolved approach to writing for and about girls. Modern Dads is part of The Dads Podcast Network,...
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#56: Fatherhood in 40 years of Star Wars
Episode LVI: City Dads Chad MacDonald and Lorne Jaffe and Chad MacDonald analyze the fathers of Star Wars through 40 years and eight movies. They dig deep into the decisions various fathers and father figures make and the evolution of dads through the decades. The Parents Phrase Book author Whit...
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#55: Creating a Culture of Consent
Author and Founder of the DATE SAFE Project Michael Domitrz joins to talk about his new book, Can I Kiss You? We talk about building a culture of sexual consent and how to have age-appropriate conversations with our children about relationships, intimacy, and respect. The Parents Phrase Book…
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#54: Movember 2016
It's Movember, and City Dads Group has once again joined forces with Life of Dad, Dad 2.0, and the National At-Home Dad Network to grow mustaches and raise money and awareness for men's health. Movember Foundation Director of Development JJ Owens joins to talk about why this annual campaign is so...
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#53: Election 2016: What Do We Tell Our Kids?
Modern Dads Podcast producer Josh Kross and contributor Whit Honea share their raw feelings about the Presidential election, and what it means for their families. They also brainstorm the conversations they might be having with their children in the coming days. Note: adult language is used in…
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#52: Dads in America 2016
State of America's Fathers report author Brian Heilman joins to talk about the status of American dads in 2016. We discuss the differing challenges white collar, college educated dads are facing compared to less educated, lower income fathers. We also look at the impact of a dad's increased...
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#51: Meredith Sinclair and Your Family's Playful Spirit
Author and play advocate Meredith Sinclair talks about her new book, Well Played: The Ultimate Guide to Awakening Your Family's Playful Spirit. We talk about the joys of jumping in with your kids to play, and when we as parents need to step back. The Parents Phrase Book author Whit Honea waxes...
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#50: City Dads Group at 50 (episodes)
To celebrate our 50th episode, we asked New York Family Magazine Editor Eric Messinger to turn the tables by interviewing us about the future of fatherhood and the future of City Dads Group. We talk about the changing expectations of dads, the growth of our community, and what's next in the world...
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#49: On Loss
We tackle a conversation that is hard for us as adults, but even harder to approach with our children. Josh Kross was dealing with the loss of his father and struggling with the best way to talk about it with his three young children. He asked four of our City Dads for their advice, and recorded...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
We're telling the stories of modern dads. These are the guys that are not only involved in their children's lives, but active and engaged in the decisions, the drudgery, the pain, and the joys of parenthood. We know modern dads are out there, and they come in all stripes. With each episode, we'll talk about the issues modern dads are facing as we try to navigate work, parenthood, relationships, and play.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dads Supporting Dads
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We're telling the stories of modern dads. These are the guys that are not only involved in their children's lives, but active and engaged in the decisions, the drudgery, the pain, and the joys of parenthood. We know modern dads are out there, and they come in all stripes. With each episode, we'll...
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