Fatherhood 
Stories, tips and advice reinforcing the importance and role of fathers.
Raising Sons Who Don’t Become Killers
As America searches for answers after the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School and President Obama proposes an assault weapons ban, raising sons who don’t become killers also depends on helping them understand and safely express painful emotions.
Don Lemon ‘Debrief’ for Parents and Children
Five steps to the Don Lemon debrief to help parents and children stay connected.
Mitt Helps Tagg Romney Empty His Emotional Jug
Tadd Romney’s threat to “take a swing” at President Obama following Tuesday’s Presidential debate may be a sign his “emotional jug” is leaking. Here’s a chance for Mitt Romney to offer his oldest son some relief and a helpful exercise for the rest of us too.
Hope for Overcoming Critical Shortage of Physicians Begins with Helping Children Believe in Themselves
As 159 future doctors take their oath at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, VCOM, Class of 2016 White Coat ceremony, a father reflects on the value of raising children to believe in themselves and their ability to fulfill the dreams, potential and promise of their lives.
Helping Children Cope with Stress of Deployment
Military families are learning skills to strengthen family resilience before, during and after deployment. Marriage education and relationship skills exercises help children confide by teaching parents to be better listeners.
Leveling with Toddlers Communicates, “You Matter”
Positive, affirming interactions with toddlers and children in a natural “leveling position” promote safety, connection, and reinforce enduring messages that they are valued and loved.
Are You Hearing Everything But Each Other?
Is technology helping couples and families hear everything but each other? An exercise from a leading relationship and marriage education program helps make it safe to confide emotions.
Fatherhood, Fishing, and Life’s Enduring Memories
Tiger Woods misses his father’s advice. Billy Ray Cyrus thinks he could have done better. Pia Toscano discovered Motown singing with her father. What memories are you creating as a father this week?
Helping Children Talk About Traumatic Events
Millions of children have watched horrific events that have now claimed nearly 20,000 lives in Japan. A popular marriage education exercise helps parents make it safe for young people to confide feelings that could otherwise remain bottled up.
Tyler Perry’s Traumatic Childhood
Tyler Perry speaks out about his traumatic childhood.
Guy Kawasaki’s Lessons for Enchanting Families
Guy Kawasaki’s new book, “Enchantment – The Art of Changing Hearts, Minds and Actions,” includes valuable lessons for parents, couples, and families.
Best Super Bowl Recipe for Friends and Family
You’ve already got everything you need to cook up the best recipe for friends and family during Sunday’s NFL Super Bowl.
Keith Olbermann is Having a Tough Year
Keith Olbermann’s difficult year didn’t start with being fired from MSNBC this week.
Best Valentine’s Day Gift Won’t Cost You a Dime
The best Valentine’s Day gift this year won’t cost you a dime. It will be one of the most important things you’ll ever do for yourself and your family.
Sargent Shriver’s Personal Contribution
While Sargent Shriver’s work, passions, and family were changing the world, he always made time to share a kind word, enjoy, appreciate, and nurture the wonder of children. Over the years that I’ve paused to reach out to thousands of youngsters, my early experiences with Sargent Shriver remain a lasting example of the difference we can make in a moment of kindness.
Will Your Relationship Make it Past Valentine’s Day?
Bill Frank and Seth Eisenberg consider surefire signs your relationship won’t make it past Valentine’s Day on KKZZ AM 1400 in Ventura, California today at 10AM Pacific/1PM Eastern.
Lynn Saltzman: “All You Have is Family”
Hilda “Lynn” Saltzman died Wednesday at the age of 82. Her granddaughter reflects on the lasting legacy of a life devoted to family.
When a Child Kills, Public Blames the Parents
When children kill or hurt others, the public is quick to blame the parents. As parents, we can’t wait for another stabbing, shooting or other tragic event before reaching out to connect, embrace and better understand the children we raise.
Michael Dyer Has His Own MVP
Michael Dyer has his own MVP. After his father died in 1994, his five-year-old brother, Jonathan, stepped in to help young Michael Dyer discover life could go on and that he could be happy again.
