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

Single Father and Not Being a Disneyland Dad

August 13, 2008 by Armin Brott Leave a Comment

Q: I'm a divorced dad and don't get to see my kids as much as I'd like to. I have the typical custody arrangement – every other weekend and one night a week. I miss them and I know they miss me, so I try to make it up to them by packing our time together with all sorts of really fun activities and trips. By the end of the weekend, I'm completely exhausted and stressed out. I … [Read more...] about Single Father and Not Being a Disneyland Dad

Children With Special Needs

August 12, 2008 by Armin Brott Leave a Comment

Q: My wife and I have a child with a number of special needs. Although we both love our child very much, there's no question that parenting him has taken a toll on our marriage and the rest of the family (we have other children). Interestingly, my wife and I respond to the stress very differently. Is there anything we can do to reduce the tension, as well as improve our … [Read more...] about Children With Special Needs

Should Fathers Be Involved in School?

August 11, 2008 by Armin Brott Leave a Comment

Q: My child's school often sends out emails asking for moms to volunteer in the classroom or around the school. A lot of these communications talk about how important it is for mothers to be involved in their children's education. As a father, I find this a little annoying, and I'm wondering whether you know of any evidence that dads' involvement is important too? A: There's … [Read more...] about Should Fathers Be Involved in School?

Classical Music: Listening to Mozart and Kids’ Intelligence

August 7, 2008 by Armin Brott Leave a Comment

Q: We are parents of two kids, 6 and 8, and our closest friends have kids the exact same ages. These friends swear that they can increase their children's IQ by playing certain kinds of music. I think they're full of it. But could they possibly be right? Does music actually increase a child’s intelligence? A: Remember the Mozart Effect – the wildly popular idea that … [Read more...] about Classical Music: Listening to Mozart and Kids’ Intelligence

Single Sex Education for Boys

August 6, 2008 by Armin Brott Leave a Comment

Q: A few years ago our daughter was having trouble in school. On the advice of friends, we sent her to an all-girls school, where she has thrived. Now, our son is starting to have problems and we're wondering whether an all-boys school would be good for him. Is single-sex education as good for boys as it is for girls? A: When people think of single-sex schools they usually … [Read more...] about Single Sex Education for Boys

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