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Armin Brott

Armin Brott » Ask Armin

Hailed by Time Magazine as "the superdad’s superdad," Armin Brott has written or co-written six critically acclaimed, groundbreaking books on fatherhood. His articles have appeared in The New York Times Magazine, Newsweek, American Baby, Parenting, Child, Men’s Health, The Washington Post, and dozens of other major publications.

Armin has been a guest on hundreds of radio and television shows, including Today, CBS Overnight, Fox News, and "Politically Incorrect," and his work on fatherhood has been featured in such places as Glamour, Time, The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, Newsday, and many others.

He’s also the host of "Positive Parenting," a weekly radio program which airs live in the San Francisco Bay Area and is also available on the Web. A father of three, he lives in Oakland, California.

» Read the Latest Ask Armin Column

Gregory Keer

Gregory Keer » Family Man

Gregory Keer is a syndicated columnist, teacher, and on-air expert on fatherhood. His Family Man column appears in publications across the country, including L.A. Parent, Boston Parents' Paper, Bay Area Parent, Long Island Parenting News, Metro Augusta Parent, and Sydney's Child in Australia. Keer's concurrent column, Today's Family Man, is found at his online fatherhood magazine, FamilyManOnline.com. He also writes for Parenting magazine, the Parents' Choice Foundation and such sites as Parenthood.com, Pregnancy.org, SheKnows.com, KeepKidsHealthy.com, and CanadianParents.com. On television, Keer has appeared on morning shows and cable specials. He is the father of three sons and husband to Wendy, a professor in child-development.

» Read the Latest Family Man Column

Marty Friedman

Marty Friedman » Strong Marriages

For many years, Marty Friedman, author of "Straight Talk for Men About Marriage-What Men Need to Know About Marriage (And What Women Need to Know About Men)" taught corporate managers how to create good relationships at work before writing and speaking about men and marriage. He is regularly interviewed on radio and television, and speaks to organizations about communication, men, relationships and marriage. Find out more at www.meninmarriage.com.

» Read the Latest Strong Marriages Column

Chick Moorman

Chick Moorman » Parenting with Purpose

Chick Moorman is an experienced educator with over 35 years of experience in the field of education. A former classroom teacher, he is currently the Director of the Institute for Personal Power which provides skill-based workshops for educators and parents. Mr. Moorman has conducted training sessions and led school improvement processes for over 400 school districts.

» Read the Latest Parenting with Purpose Column

Todd Pinsky

Todd Pinsky » Homedaddy

Before writing Homedaddy, Todd Pinsky, author of Homedaddy: Little While Lies & Other Tales from the Crib, (Push Pull Press, $13.95) worked in film and television production, owned a catering business and coached Little League baseball… but not simultaneously. He lives in Santa Cruz, California, with his wife and their two young daughters.

» Read the Latest Homedaddy Column



Jared Fiel

Jared Fiel » Fumbling Thru Fatherhood

Jared Fiel is a humor columnist (as well as a former reporter, former gas station attendant, former fast food worker and current public relations flack). His column, "Fiel's Fiels" appears regularly in The Greeley (Colorado) Tribune, The Fort Morgan (Colorado) Times, Rocky Mountain Parent Magazine, and on his website, www.fumblingfather.com.

Jared has won more than 20 awards for his writing over the years, including several for best humor columnist.

» Read the Latest Fumbling Thru Fatherhood Column

Patti Teel

Patti Teel » Floppy Sleep

Dubbed "The Dream Maker" by People magazine, Patti Teel is a former teacher and the author of The Floppy Sleep Game Book, which gives parents techniques to help their children relax or fall asleep. She is holding Dream Academy workshops at schools, hospitals, and libraries across the country where parents and children learn the playful relaxation techniques from her book and widely acclaimed children's audio series. Children at the Dream Academy workshops practice the three R's by resting their bodies, relaxing their minds, and refreshing their spirits.

» Read the Latest Floppy Sleep Column

Winn Claybaugh

Winn Claybaugh » Be Nice

Winn Claybaugh, author of Be Nice (Or Else!) with foreword by CNN's Larry King, has worked in the beauty industry since 1983. He is the National Motivational Expert for John Paul Mitchell Systems and the founder of Paul Mitchell The School, with several locations throughout the U.S. Winn has helped thousands of businesses build their brands and create successful working cultures; his clients include Vidal Sassoon, the Irvine Company, Entertainment Tonight, Mattel, For Rent magazine, Structure/Limited Express, and others. In 2004, the North American Hairdressing Awards (NAHA) recognized Winn's outstanding contributions to the hair and beauty industry by naming him to their Hall of Leaders. In its November 1997 "Super Heroes" section, American Salon magazine called Winn a "mover of mountains" and "Mr. Fix-it." Winn has also served as vice president of the AIDS Relief Fund for Beauty Professionals, and he continues to pursue many fundraising projects. Visit Winn at www.BeNiceOrElse.com and sign up for the free monthly Be Nice (Or Else!) Newsletter.

» Read the Latest Be Nice Column

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  Buy Baby Gift Items That Are Personalized
  Buying A Baby Monitor - What To Look For
  Car Seat Crying
  Checklist for Safe Co-Sleeping
  Choosing a Baby Name They Can Be Proud of
  Choosing Baby Names for Twins
  Choosing Toys for Babies
  Developing Your Baby's Brain
  Early Bedtime Means Better Sleep
  Finger Food Mania: Tips and Recipes for Introducing Finger Foods to Your Baby
  First Year With Twins…a Father’s Point of View
  Five Reasons For Preparing Your Own Baby Food
  Get Rid Of Baby Walkers And Bath Seats, Urges Safe Kids Canada
  Going Ga-Ga for Designer Diaper Bags
  Going Visiting With Your Baby
  Great Christening and Baptism Keepsake Ideas
  Homemade Baby Food: A Fresh Start to Healthy Eating
  How Do You Find the Best Car Seat to Protect Your Child?
  How the Science of Sound Helps Your Unborn and Newborn Baby
  How to Calm Your Crying Baby
  How to Make a Quick, Easy Baby Album
  How To Look For Baby Books
  How To Throw The Best Baby Shower In 3 Easy Steps
  Keeping Baby Safe: Your Most Important Job as a Parent
  Learning Activities For Your Baby
  Let Your Sleeping Baby Sleep!
  My Children, My Teachers
  New Baby Guide
  Pregnancy Photos
  Rules of Thumb for Choosing a Baby Name
  Skin Care Products for your New Baby
  Stop the Diaper Changing Battles
  Surviving Colic
  Taking a Road Trip with Your Baby
  Time Management Tips For Parents
  Top Ten Baby Presents - Buy Baby Gift Items That Are Needed
  Twins Pregnancy - a Father's Point of View
  Understanding Preeclampsia
  What to Know About Amniocentesis and Chorionic Villus Sampling
  When Your Baby Wakes Frequently to Breastfeed or -feed
  Wonderful Sounds for Sleep

Pregnancy

  Depression and Pregnancy-What Is the Connection?
  Pregnancy And Various Kinds Of Ovarian Cysts

Fatherhood

  6 Tips for Asset Focused Parenting
  A Fathers Gratitude
  A Father's Value
  A Fathering Moment to Remember
  Annoyed, Impatient Dads
  Bad Boys/Good Boys: Avoiding The Pitfalls Of Being A Deadbeat Dad
  Can Kids Talk to an Angry Dad?
  Can Men Join Their Family?
  Dad, Go Ahead and Cry
  Dads, Kids, and Mistakes
  Dad's Changing Role
  Dads, Life, and Death
  Do You Play with your Kids?
  Does your Family do Down Time?
  Fathers and Holidays
  Fathers and Small Things
  Fixing Dads and Self-Esteem
  Handling Unwanted Advice
  Have Time for Your Kids?
  How are Your Family Rituals?
  How to Achieve Balance in Your Family
  I Yelled at My Kids
  I'm a Father, Doesn't Anyone Care?
  I'm Walking in the Door Stressed!
  Marriage Warriors
  Most Important Decision of a Lifetime - What to Name Your Baby
  Motivate Healthy Habits: Leaving a Family Legacy
  Motivate Healthy Habits: What Steps Do You Need to Take?
  Nurturing Fathers
  Saving Memories of Your Children
  The 21st Century Parent
  The Big, Mean, Dad
  Top Ten Common Sense Rules for Fathers
  Top Ten Ways to be a Better Father
  We All Need A Father Figure To Lean On
  Why a Father is Not a Dad

Finances

  8 Tips To Save On Child Care Costs
  An Emergency Fund: Your First Line Of Defense
  Cash Advance Loans: Loan Sharks In Disguise?
  Credit Card Traps, And How To Avoid Them
  Crushing Credit Card Debt
  Create Your Own Ultimate Debt Elimination Plan
  Families Get Major Tax Breaks with Promising Qualified Tuition Program
  Helpful Hints for First-Time Home Buyers
  Inflation: What Is It And Why Does It Happen?
  Living Within Your Budget
  The Mystery of Mutual Fund Fees: Where Our Money Goes
  New Option For 529 Plans: Lock In Today's Tuition Rates With the New Independent 529 Plan
  Personal Finance 101
  Raising Money Savvy Kids in American Society
  Rent to Buy Homes: Begin to Secure Your Equity
  Save Thousands On Your Mortgage
  Setting Up A Budget
  Taxes, Taxes, Taxes: Who Really Pays The Most?
  Teaching Kids About Money (Part I) - Allowance 101
  Teaching Children About Money : Your Kids vs. Your Wallet
  The Credit Card Offer
  The Principal Facts of an Interest-Only Mortgage
  The Proper Use Of Credit Cards
  Tips for Buying a New Home
  Unleashing Your Child's Financial Genius!
  Your Retirement Plan Should Be Both Flexible And Allow You To Track Your Established Goals

Parenting

  Can You Stay Home?
  How to Deal with the Hidden Bully
  Manners Matter: Putting a Halt to Interruptions
  Parents Provide Biggest Role In Success Of Children
  Planning for The Unplanned: Myths and Mysteries of Closely Spaced Siblings
  Seven Ways to Protect Your Family from Internet Dangers
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