Positive Parenting For Military Families | 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.

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.

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.

Richard Greenberg, author of Raising Children That Other People Like to be Around. Topic: Five common-sense musts from a father’s point of view. Issues: The S-M-A-R-T approach to parenting: Set an example; Make the rules; Apply the rules; Respect Yourself; Teach in all things. Tim Jordan, author of Sleeping Beauties, Awakened Women. Topic: Understanding and […] The post The SMART Approach to Parenting + The Transformation of Adolescent Girls appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Dan Mager, author of Roots and Wings. Topic: Mindful parenting in recovery Issues: Types of recovery; growing beyond how you grew up; our children are not us; the mind as storyteller; meditation and other mindfulness practices; connecting through communication; reconciling and the limits of love. Meghan Cox Gurdon, author of The Enchanted Hour. Topic: The […] The post Parenting in Recovery + The Power of Reading Aloud appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Erik Orton, co-author of Seven at Sea. Topic: Why a New York City family cast off convention for a life-changing year on a sailboat. Issues: Life is what we make of it, regardless of what society dictates; how it’s possible to imagine more boldly than we usually allow ourselves and dare to dream of a […] The post Parenting on a Sailboat + Parenting Hacks appeared first on Mr. Dad.