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

Supporting the Stay-at-Home Father

September 24, 2008 by Armin Brott Leave a Comment

Q: I'm a stay-at-home dad and I'm finding the whole thing incredibly isolating. I'd like to hook up with some other parents, moms and dads, but don't feel comfortable (or welcome) at mothers' groups. Got any suggestions? A: You're absolutely right, being a stay-at-home dad can sometimes be a lonely experience. There's not a lot of social support for dads out … [Read more...] about Supporting the Stay-at-Home Father

Why Medical Checkups are Important for Men

September 15, 2008 by Armin Brott Leave a Comment

Q: My father recently died of cancer. In talking to his doctors, I found out that if my father would have had regular checkups, his death could have been prevented. I'm 42, and after that conversation with his doctors, it hit me that it's probably been 20 years since I had a checkup myself. Am I the only guy out there who isn't taking care of his health as well as he … [Read more...] about Why Medical Checkups are Important for Men

How to Stay in Touch with Children After They Leave Home

September 12, 2008 by Armin Brott Leave a Comment

Q: Our daughter is going away to college. On one hand, I'm thrilled that she's becoming so independent. But we've always been very close and I'm worried that our relationship will suffer. Will it? A: Well, the day you've hoped for and dreaded is finally here. Your child is going to move out. Some researchers have called this the beginning of the "post parental stage," … [Read more...] about How to Stay in Touch with Children After They Leave Home

Avoiding Gender Stereotypes

September 10, 2008 by Armin Brott Leave a Comment

Q: I've got twins--a boy and a girl--and I find myself treating them differently. I know I shouldn't. How can I keep myself from falling into stereotype traps and instead parent my children equally? A: Well, it's not going to be easy; old habits are hard to break. But here are few steps that ought to get you started: Don't over-coddle your girls. When … [Read more...] about Avoiding Gender Stereotypes

Tips for the Military Father

September 7, 2008 by Armin Brott Leave a Comment

Q: I'm in the military and I'm going to be sent overseas for at least a year. The problem is that my wife is pregnant and due to deliver right about the time I'm supposed to ship out. I can probably finagle things so that I'll be here for the birth of our child, but the year abroad is unavoidable. What kinds of things can I do to try and bond with our infant early … [Read more...] about Tips for the Military Father

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