Kenneth Braswell is the founder and CEO of Fathers Incorporated, an internationally recognized nonprofit that supports fathers, practitioners, and policy makers. We talk paternity leave, dealing with fear as our daughters become young women, and Ken's incredible hat collection! Excited to bring such a dynamic and accomplished guest for our Season Two premiere! www.fathersincorporated.com www.chriszitospeaks.com
John Nero has authored a trilogy of books for new dads, "The Pregnancy Guide for Men," "The New Baby Guide for Dads," and "The Toddler Guide for Dads." He and Zito talk all things "new dad."
Gary Marino is a comedian, producer, musician, speaker, and father. He's a busy guy who does a lot of traveling. So how does Gary father his 16 year-old son with all that traveling? He brings him along! Gary and Zito go way back. They chat about life on the road with your kid.
Ace Aceto is a popular comedian, podcaster, and father of three. He's also a children's author. His book, "Maddie Loses A Tooth," is inspired by his younger daughter's real life experience trying to answers about/from the Tooth Fairy!
Steve Morse is a long time music critic, rock historian, and dad to Nick, a brilliant painter. He also happens to be on the autism spectrum.
Zito takes this episode to share the story of how V, his 17 year-old, got pulled over for the first time. How did it go? Not great. Zito, like many dads, blames himself. The story is an instant family classic!
Matt Majikas is the Founder and President of Central Ma Production, a successful entertainment company. As the boss, he has big responsibilities he takes very seriously...to his kids. We talk schedules, phone restrictions, and fruit. (lots of fruit!)
Shawn Sheridan is a Program Manager at THE Ohio State University, a mentor, and a speaker. He's a devoted father of three (?). We talk bed size, family sports rivalries, and girl dadding.
Zito flies solo here and shares some insights from his signature talk about how to be a valuable asset at work without living there.
Andrew's "Four Seasons of Parenting" is a simple and direct approach to raising kids.
Alec Lane is a crusader for fathers and fatherhood and host of the podcast, "First Class Fatherhood." He and Zito are two men who normally would not mix but they find lots to agree on here.
Nathan Fink, of the New Hampshire Children's Trust is divorced, a father, and the child of divorce. Effective co-parenting, avoiding oversharing with the kids, and growing up with multiple stepdads.
Dr. Barry Plummer is a semi-retired child psychologist and faculty member at Brown University. He and Zito discuss how much fatherhood has changed and continues to change.
Luke, a young recovering drug addict, became a father unexpectedly. He jumped into fatherhood with both feet, completing the Nurturing Fathers program and dedicating himself to his new son.
Mike grew up with a father who was emotionally distant and not around much. Today he goes out of his way to be a different dad.
"Meeting them where they are" is all about dealing with every phase of development as it comes but also accepting the kid you've got. Don't expect them to be someone else.
Comedian Steve Bjork fostered then adopted four young siblings ten years ago. His experience is a testament to meeting any parenting challenge as it presents itself.
Mike is "recovering middle school principal" and founder of "Strong Fathers/Strong Families. He has great incite about how much dads want to show up and how to help them do so.
Helping fathers have a rich, productive home life while still succeeding in their career. Provide for your family and still be a part of your family.
Zito put together a few of his best memories of laughing with guests. It's a serious time and, yes, we all need to do what we can to keep our country, but we also need to catch our breath and laugh a little. So breathe. And laugh.