#29: A New Definition of Modern Masculinity with Author Mark Greene

02/24/15 • 49 min

The Good Men Project Executive Editor Mark Greene talks to Modern Dads Podcast co-hosts Matt Schneider and Ron Mattocks about his new book Remaking Manhood: The Modern Masculinity Movement, Stories From the Front Lines of Change. We discuss the illusion of the "man box" that is still constraining us, and how modern fatherhood is helping men overcome traditional stereotypes to live life in full.

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#28: Avoid Raising A Spoiled Child: Interview with Author Ron Lieber

New York Times personal finance columnist and author Ron Lieber talks to the Modern Dads Podcast about his book, The Opposite of Spoiled, Raising Kids Who Are Grounded, Generous, and Smart About Money. We talk about what is means to be spoiled and the steps parents can take to avoid spoiling their child. Ron also gives advice for parents thinking about allowance, giving, birthday presents, and saving for college.

The Parents Phrase Book author Whit Honea joins again to suggest that the opposite of spoiling your children is not depriving them of life's experiences.

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#30: The New Science of Fatherhood

Until recently, the science of parenthood focused almost exclusively on mothers. As fathers have taken a more active role in childcare, researchers have begun to look at the impact dads have on their children.

In this episode of The Modern Dads Podcast, we bring a 92Y Parenting Conference panel discussion: The New Science of Fatherhood, How the Research is Changing the Conversation. Panelists include sociologist Dr. Michael Kimmel, neuroscientist Dr. James Curley, psychologist Dr. Michael Thompson, and author Paul Raeburn moderates.