As a father of two active boys, I’ve spent countless hours at my sons’ sporting events of one kind or another, both as a spectator and a coach. But this weekend I attended my first high school robotics competition — a FIRST Robotics regional competition in Central Illinois. I was [...]
One of our favorite topics for discussion is the challenge of two parents trying to raise children together. In this episode of The Modern Dads Podcast, we feature another 92Y Parenting Conference panel discussion, this one called Pursuing A Parenting Partnership. New York Family Magazine Editor Eric Messinger moderates the panel [...]
Tom Cruise is back, playing Ethan Hunt in the newest of the Mission Impossible franchise. This marks his 5th time playing the role and also marks the instance where I said "They made a 4th??" While that one may be at least moderately forgettable, this one looks like it will be [...]
Robert Melillo, author of Disconnected Kids. Topic: Balancing the brains of kids with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other neurological disorders. Issues: How the developing mind is wired; what causes left- and right-brain disconnect; identifying left- or right-brain deficiency; (re)training the brain through physical stimulation.
Robert Melillo, author of Disconnected Kids. Topic: Balancing the brains of kids with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other neurological disorders. Issues: How the developing mind is wired; what causes left- and right-brain disconnect; identifying left- or right-brain deficiency; (re)training the brain through physical stimulation.
Wing Lam founded Wahoo’s in southern California which serves up traditional Chinese and Brazilian flavors, offering vegetarian and vegan options such as tofu, banzai veggies, and more. Wahoo’s is now in California, Colorado, Hawaii, New York, Nebraska, Texas, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Japan. Wing talks about his experiences as a dad here [...]
Ben and Nick talk about some ridiculous Celebrity Baby names, the plight of parents searching for a good school, NCAA, and more! Tweet @PBDadcast
This week, Tommy Riles and Art Eddy are thinking Spring and fashion. The guys talk about the latest Spring fashion. They also have the great pleasure of bringing on actor and father, Kadeem Hardison. Kadeem stars in a new sitcom with a fantastic cast on the Disney hit show called [...]
Norman Doidge, author of The Brain’s Way of Healing. Topic: Remarkable discoveries from the frontiers of neuroplasticity. Issues: What is neuroplasticity and how does it work? the stages of neuroplastic healing; rewiring the brain with light; healing serious brain problems through movement; the special connection between music and the brain; [...]
My Mom and me in 2004, taking a selfie before selfies were selfies. "We put the fun in dysfunction." "When times get tough, hug a baby." "WOW is MOM spelled upside down." -Barbara W. Bansley- My Mom passed away 6 years ago today. Unlike most deaths you experience [...]