The DaddyCast
Latest Episodes
DaddyCast 212 - Detachment Parenting
Blossom is all about attachment parenting, but in the age of helicopter parents, do we really need to be more attached? Should we detach a bit? Also, athletic initiatives and fish tales.
DaddyCast 211 - Ban the phone, bring back the booster
Responses to the NTSB push to ban cell phones in cars and the California law change to have car booster seats in use until your kid is 8 years old. Also, how I almost fell into the Self-Esteem trap. And, what has been going on in the past 8 months. Goo
DaddyCast 210 - Serenity Now!!
We review an article on Serenity Parenting, talk about Summer camp overload and 12 things your kids need to learn before it is too late.
DaddyCast 209 - Mindful Parenting
A real treat this time - a discussion with Dr. Joshua Aaron Ginzler regarding Mindfulness. Joshua also talks about his personal treasures (his two boys) and we discuss the measure of happiness with having children.
DaddyCast 208 - Spring Training
A recap of the year so far, what is coming up and how I plan to get there. Review of an article from Time.com on the impact of working moms on kids.
DaddyCast 207 - Holiday Housekeeping
Various articles that have been hanging around regarding self esteem, third graders and their reading habits, bullying and more.
DaddyCast #206 - Self-Esteem vs. Confidence
You know by now I don't follow the Self-Esteem bandwagon. But here is some info on building confidence that I can get on board with.
DaddyCast #205 - Back to School and Tardy already
Back to School tips after our hiatus to get school, Fall soccer and all the like done. Also some discussion on getting your kids to come along with you- what tactics work and what backfires.
DaddyCast #204 - The ADDebate
Recent studies show that nearly a million cases of ADD have been misdiagnosed based on the age of the children- is it time to stop tagging and drugging our kids?
DaddyCast #203 - Combat Fear with Freedom
How to use independence to really set your kids free. Temper your temper- tips to maintain your cool. Teaching your children how to overcome obstacles.