Because dads don’t always think like moms™

Armin Brott

About Armin Brott

A great dad himself, Armin speaks not only as a specialist in parenting, but as a parent himself.

Hailed by Time Magazine as "the superdad's superdad," Armin Brott has been building better fathers for more than a decade. As the author of six bestselling books on fatherhood, he's helped millions of men around the world become the fathers they want to be—and that their children need them to be.

He has written for The New York Times Magazine, Newsweek, American Baby, Parenting, Child, Men's Health, The Washington Post, and dozens of other major publications and websites.

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.

Armin is the host of "Positive Parenting," a weekly radio program which airs in the San Francisco Bay Area and a number of other markets. He also does the "DaddyCast" podcast. As a trusted spokesperson, Armin speaks on fatherhood around the country and teaches classes for expectant and new dads. Armin lives with his wife and three children in Oakland, California.

Here are my most recent posts

Smoking and Drinking During Pregnancy

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Q: My wife is smoking while pregnant and is a recovering alcoholic—or at least she was. Her doctor told her to quit smoking immediately and forever and she promised she would. But just a few weeks later she started up again. And she's started drinking again too. She says she's only having a few glasses of wine but I'm going nuts with worry and I can't understand why she would … [Read more...] about Smoking and Drinking During Pregnancy

Morning Sickness – Tips and Advice

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Q: My wife is two months pregnant and is nauseous pretty much all day long. Isn't morning sickness supposed to be in the morning? Is there anything I can do to help her calm her stomach? Will her morning sickness last throughout the pregnancy? Does morning sickness hurt the baby?A: About half of all pregnant women experience morning sickness. Despite the name, the nausea, … [Read more...] about Morning Sickness – Tips and Advice

Pregnancy Workouts – Exercise and Sports Tips for Pregnant Women

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Q: My wife is pregnant and I'd really like to work out with her. I have always been a bit of a jock, and I think it would be good for her to get some exercise too, but I’m worried that it might hurt the baby. Are there any exercises that are safe for us to do together? A: If she's already in good shape and her doctor approves, there's no reason she can't keep doing pretty … [Read more...] about Pregnancy Workouts – Exercise and Sports Tips for Pregnant Women

Losing Interest in Sex During Pregnancy

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Q: Help! I'm an expectant father and something's happening to my libido. I used to be one of those guys who loved to have sex anytime. But now that my wife is pregnant, I've completely lost interest. What’s wrong with me? A: For some men, sex during pregnancy is an incredible turn-on. But for others, it borders on the revolting. Where you stand on the issue depends on a lot of … [Read more...] about Losing Interest in Sex During Pregnancy