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

How to Help Kids Cope With Divorce

August 22, 2008 by Armin Brott 1 Comment

Q: My kids are having a terrible time coping with my divorce. As their father, I am trying to be there for them as much as I can. But nothing I say or do seems to help. What should I do? A: Sometimes, despite all your efforts, your children will need more help than you're capable of providing. This doesn't mean that you're a bad parent, just that you know your limitations. … [Read more...] about How to Help Kids Cope With Divorce

Co-parenting and Sharing Child Custody

August 21, 2008 by Armin Brott Leave a Comment

Q: My wife and I will soon be divorced, and we both want to spend a lot of time with our children. We're trying to work out a custody agreement that both of us think is fair. A couple we know that got divorced are co-parenting their children. But other people have told us that sharing custody causes problems for everyone. Who's right? A: The best way to maintain a strong … [Read more...] about Co-parenting and Sharing Child Custody

Child Support Plan for Single Fathers

August 20, 2008 by Armin Brott Leave a Comment

Q: My ex and I are getting a divorce. We get along pretty well and we don't want to spend a bunch of money that we could otherwise use to raise our children haggling about child support in court. Can we come up with our own agreement, rather than getting attorneys and a judge involved? A: If you and your ex are on pretty civil terms, in most states you can write your own … [Read more...] about Child Support Plan for Single Fathers

Single Parents: Kids and Discipline

August 19, 2008 by Armin Brott Leave a Comment

Q: I'm a single father and I'm finding it harder and harder to keep my kids in line. When I was married, their mother and I could back each other up. But now that I'm alone, I don't seem to have the energy to take a stand like I know I should as their parent. What can I do to regain control? A: At one time or another, all parents struggle with … [Read more...] about Single Parents: Kids and Discipline

My Divorced Wife Refuses to Cooperate

August 14, 2008 by Armin Brott Leave a Comment

Q: I've been divorced for about a year and I can't get my ex to cooperate with me on anything that has to do with our kids. She seems much more interested in punishing me than in working together. Is there anything I can do to make the mother of my children change? A: Communication and cooperation are supposed to be two-way streets, but things don't always turn out the way … [Read more...] about My Divorced Wife Refuses to Cooperate

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