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

When Guilt Affects New Dads

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Q: My son was born four months ago, and things are starting to settle down. We're really enjoying our new roles as mom and dad. But every time I sit down to do some extra work on the computer, I feel guilty about leaving my wife to take care of our child since she's with him all day and I know she would appreciate a break. I try to help, but I also need to get ahead with work. … [Read more...] about When Guilt Affects New Dads

Why New Dads are Often Jealous

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Q:  I used to be the center of my wife's universe. We had a great relationship, we did things as a couple, and we communicated all the time. Now that we've had a baby, I'm jealous of all the time mom and baby spend together and I feel left out. Not only am I jealous as a husband, but I’m also jealous as a father. Is this normal and how can I overcome my feelings?A: First … [Read more...] about Why New Dads are Often Jealous

Does the Husband-Wife Relationship Change After the Baby?

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Q: Since becoming a father my wife and I haven't been able to spend as much time with our friends as we used to. Some of them seem to understand that we’re new parents and our time is limited, but others don't. They think we should be able to go out as a couple and socialize just as much as we did before we had a child. Is there anything we can do to keep our … [Read more...] about Does the Husband-Wife Relationship Change After the Baby?

Are You an Incompetent New Dad?

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Q: I'm a new father. I haven't had much experience with infants and I want to be involved in my child's care, but every time I try to pick her up, she cries. How can I feel more competent and help soothe my child so she's more comfortable when I take care of her? A: Few things can make a man feel less like a man than feeling like an incompetent parent. And nothing can make a … [Read more...] about Are You an Incompetent New Dad?

Dealing with Miscarriage

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Q: My wife just had a miscarriage. I'm trying to be as strong and supportive as I can but it's affected me too. I wanted to be a dad so badly, and my wife really wanted to be a mom. We are both devastated. I want to talk to someone about what I'm going through but I'm feeling guilty about not focusing completely on my wife. What can I do?A: Miscarriages, like the pregnancies … [Read more...] about Dealing with Miscarriage