The DaddyCast

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Various articles that have been hanging around regarding self esteem, third graders and their reading habits, bullying and more.

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.

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.

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?

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.

Although I have blocked much of it from my memory (perhaps it was the sleep deprivation), I delve into tips online and get some from a friend going through it now. All with my own commentary, as you would expect.

Talk about a little known danger, Shallow Water Blackout, as well as camping out and camp.

Celebrating show 200 with my inspirations- my boys.

Discuss the work life balance and how roles have changed over the years with 2 income households. Also, get rid of the guilt around putting the kids in daycare- they may be better off. And some funny responses to a post by a nosey neighbor.

Short show, time is short, but wanted to pass along a few lessons about life and parenting that I learned from competing in a Duathlon.