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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.

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.

Mary Reckmeyer, author of Strengths Based Parenting. Topic: Developing your children's innate talents. Issues: Setting kids up for success; finding out what your parenting strengths are; understanding your children's strengths; creating a parent-child partnership based on your and your children's strengths. Mike Berland, author of Become a Fat-Burning Machine. Topic: Overcoming metabolic syndrome. Issues: How […] The post Setting Kids Up for Success + End Sugar Cravings appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Robert Weiss, author of Prodependence. Topic: Moving beyond codependence. Issues: Addiction, empathy, and psychotherapy; what is codependence? Our need to connect; defining and understanding pro-dependence; addiction is an intimacy disorder; creating and living co-dependent relationships. Kurt Newman, author of Healing Children. Topic: Stories from the frontiers of pediatric medicine. Issues: A longtime pediatric surgeon talks […] The post Beyond Co-Dependence + Triumphs and Tragedies in Healing Children appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Jennifer Weeks, author of The New Age of Sex Education. Topic: How to talk to your teen about cybersex and pornography in the digital age. Issues: Why pornography isn’t always a bad thing; how a parent’s beliefs about sex and sexuality influence how they do or don’t talk to their child about sex; connection between […] The post Teens and Cybersex+ Thriving in the Digital World appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Eric Jensen, coauthor of Turnaround Tools for the Teenage Brain. Topic: Helping underperforming students become lifelong learners. Issues: Research-based, classroom-tested strategies to strengthen students' mind, body, and help them become exceptional lifelong learners; how and when to use workarounds; how the brain changes; how increase your student's effort, build a better attitude, and improve behavior. […] The post Turnaround Tools for the Teenage Brain + One and Only appeared first on Mr. Dad.

William Levin, author of Parenting without Fear. Topic: Raising balanced children in a healing world Issues: Recognizing the guiding signals from our children’s nature in their early years; how we can move into natural partnership with our children’s nature and our own; recognizing and disengaging from the shamed and fearful beliefs that obstruct those natural […] The post Raising Balanced Children + The Promise of Self-Help appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Michele Lilyanna, coauthor of Awakening Joy for Kids. Topic: How grown-ups can nourish themselves and raise mindful, happy children. Issues: Understanding intention setting with children; mindfulness matters for grown-ups and how we can teach them to our children; mindfulness in schools and how it helps kids cope with pressures large and small; the power of […] The post Mindfulness for Children + Ending Screen Dependence appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Melissa Atkins Wardy, author of Redefining Girly. Topic: How parents can fight the stereotyping and sexualizing of girlhood. Issues: How to redefine girly in your home; getting friends and family on board; navigating kids’ play; how to avoid stereotyping girls and boys; saying no to sexed-up toys and too-sexy-too-soon parties. Jennifer Hanin, author of What […] The post Overcoming Stereotypes About Boys and Girls + So You Can’t Get Pregnant appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Daniel Siegel, co-author of The Yes Brain. Topic: How to cultivate courage, curiosity, and resilience in your child. Issues: Defining the Yes Brain and why it’s so important; The four fundamentals of the Yes Brain and how to strengthen them; the key to knowing when kids need a gentle push out of their comfort zone […] The post Cultivating Courage and Resilience + The Importance of Praise and Blame appeared first on Mr. Dad.

William Marsiglio, author of Dads, Kids, & Fitness. Topic: A father's guide to family health. Issues: More and more dads are taking on an active role as caregivers, but men are also disproportionately likely to neglect their own healthcare, diets, and exercise routines. This book explains why dads need to be involved in their children's […] The post Fit Dads, Fit Kids + The Value of Losing appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Rupert Isaacson, author of The Long Ride Home. Topic: The extraordinary journey of healing that changed a child's life. Issues: The remarkable story of a boy, a horse, overcoming autism, and a revolutionary approach that has changed the life of thousands of children and their family. Catherine Price, author of Vitamania. Topic: How vitamins revolutionized […] The post An Extraordinary Journey of Healing + Rethinking Vitamins appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Justin Sonnenburg, co-authhor of The Good Gut. Topic: Taking control of your weight, your mood, and your long-term health Issues: The relationship between our bodies and the trillions of organsms that live in our gut; the ways those organisms (called “microbiota”) determine whether we’re sick or healthy, fit or obese, sunny or moody; why our […] The post You and Your Microbiome + Fighting the War on Fat appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Angie Hallier, author of The Wiser Divorce. Topic: Positive strategies for your next best life. Issues: Developing a solid game plan to keep tempers in check and everyone moving forward; identifying bad habits that can lead to unhealthy choices; how learning to collaborate with your ex-spouse will give your kids a bright future; saving money […] The post Healthy Divorce + Safety Net Parenting appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Joseph Primo, author of What Do We Tell the Children? Topic: Talking to kids about death and dying. Issues: Learning to help kids deal with the “how” and “why” of death and loss; the importance of honest communication; giving kids coping skills they’ll be able to use throughout their lives. Tim Hollister, author of Not […] The post The How and Why of Death and Dying + The Dangers of Driving appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Barbara Goldberg, author of The Evil Stepmother Speaks. Topic: A guide for stepfamilies who want to love and laugh Issues: Why doesn't anyone in the stepfamily listen to me? Why doesn't the biological parents see what I see? Why am I so frustrated? And many other questions stepmothers ask. Jennifer Tyler Lee, author of The […] The post Loving and Laughing as a Stepfamily + Family Food Adventures appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Eric Davis, author of Raising Men. Topic: Lessons Navy SEALs learned in training and taught to their sons. Issues: Teaching your sons (and daughters) how to innovate and push boundaries and function at levels beyond what was expected, comfortable, ordinary, or even imaginable. Elisha Cooper, author of Falling. Topic: A father, a daughter, and a […] The post Parenting Secrets of Navy SEALs + A Father, a Daughter, and Cancer appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Kyle Schwartz, author of I Wish My Teacher Knew. Topic: How one question can change everything for our kids. Issues: Building community; breaking down barriers that create poverty; all families count; supporting students through grief and loss; when students are in danger; school cultures that build character; building a classroom of self-efficacy. Paula Fass, author […] The post Asking Questions + The End of Childhood appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Jessica Joelle Alexander, coauthor of The Danish Way of Parenting. Topic: What the happiest people in the world know about raising confident, capable kids. Issues: Six essential principles of Danish parenting: Play, Authenticity, Reframing, Empathy, No ultimatums, and Togetherness; how to implement those principles into your daily life. Julie Lythcott-Haims, author of How to Raise […] The post Danish Parenting + Raising Adults appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Mark Claypool, co-author of How Autism is Reshaping Special Education. Topic: The Unbundling of IDEA and more. Issues: What is IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), what it did right and where it went wrong; becoming an advocate for your child and getting the most appropriate services; who pays for services for children with autism […] The post Unbundling of IDEA + Mentally Strong Parents appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Kat Duff, author of The Secret Life of Sleep. Topic: What happens between the time you fall asleep and the time when you wake up? Issues: What is sleep? Stages of sleep; commercialization of sleep; dreams; babies and sleep; insomnia; Valerie Davis Raskin, coauthor of This Isn't What I Expected. Topic: Overcoming postpartum depression. Issues: […] The post What Really Happens When We Sleep? + Overcoming Postpartum Depression appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Joanne Ruthsatz and Kimberly Stephens, coauthors of The Prodigy's Cousin. Topic: The family link between autism and extraordinary talent. Issues: What is a prodigy? What traits do prodigies and children with autism share? Misunderstandings and misconceptions about people with autism and empathy; could child prodigies be the key to a long-awaited autism breakthrough? Heather Shumaker, […] The post The Prodigy’s Cousin + Raising Confident, Creative Kids appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Shaunti Feldhahn, author of The Kindness Challenge. Topic: 30 days to improve any relationship. Issues: three simple acts that make a huge difference in any relationship; 7 ways you may be unkind and never realize it; 8 types of kindness and which might be the best fit for you; practical ways to preserve when kindness […] The post 90 Days to Improve Any Relationship + Breathe, Breathe, Breathe appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Marie-Claire Arrieta, coauthor of Let Them Eat Dirt. Topic: Saving your child from an oversanitized world. Issues: Children are microbe magnets; the newly discovered organ: the human microbiome; where microbes come from, what they do, and why we need them; why antibacterial soaps are causing problems; best ways to improve your and your child's microbiome […] The post Let Them Eat Dirt + You Don’t Have to Be Jewish to Be a Jewish Mother appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Jane Scott, author of The Confident Parent. Topic: A pediatrician's guide to caring for your little one—without losing your joy, your mind, or yourself. Issues: Debunking many myths about parenting and raising children (for example, whether honey is okay for infants, vaccines, and more); simple ways to boost your baby's brain; slow down to discipline; […] The post Debunking Myths About Parenting + Reshaping Kids’ Challenging Behavior appeared first on 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.

Bonnie J. Rough, author of Beyond Birds and Bees. Topic: A new message about sex, love, and equality. Issues: Comparing the differences between the ways parents in Holland and the US discuss sex and related topics with their children. When is the right time to talk about sex, gender, love, and relationships? Christa Santangelo, author […] The post Beyond Birds and Bees + A New Theory of Teenagers appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Linda Davidson, Co-Founder and President and Gretchen Hitchner, Director of Communications, Our Military Kids. @OurMilitaryKids Topic: Grants to military children with a parent who is deployed or recovering. Issues: This wonderful nonprofit supports children, ages 5-12th grade, of deployed National Guard and Reserve servicemembers and children of wounded warriors from all service branches. Grants pay […] The post Our Military Kids + Voice Lessons for Parents 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.