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Lighthouse Parenting + Things That Make Us Scratch Our Heads

by | May 2, 2025 | Healthy Family Show

Guest: Kenneth Ginsburg, author of Lighthouse Parenting.
Topic: Navigating Parenting with Love and Guidance
Issues: Lighthouse parenting emphasizes balance between guidance and independence; children learn best through making mistakes and recovering from them; preparation is key to protecting children from life’s challenges; parents should model healthy coping strategies for their children; transparency about one’s own imperfections fosters trust and growth; effective communication involves using the language of resilience; empathy and affirmation are crucial in supporting children; understanding a child’s perspective is essential for effective guidance; addressing bullying requires both empathy for the victim and understanding the bully’s behavior.
Find out more at: https://parentandteen.com/


Guests: Armin Brott and Sal Giorgianni
Topics: Things That Make Us Scratch Our Heads:
Issues: Dementia has no definitive cure or prevention method; kale’s health benefits are exaggerated; moderation is key; Gen Z often distrusts medical professionals, relying on social media instead; health advice from social media can be misleading and dangerous; ADHD is a complex condition that requires careful diagnosis and management; Not all children diagnosed with ADHD need medication; Understanding the differences in ADHD presentation between boys and girls is important; critical thinking is essential when interpreting health studies and articles; there is no magic solution for health; simple, consistent habits are best.

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<a href="https://healthymen.org/author/armin-brott/" target="_self">Armin Brott, MBA, CMHE</a>

Armin Brott, MBA, CMHE

Armin Brott is passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of men, boys, and those who care about them. He’s a nationally recognized authority on men’s health; author of Blueprint for Men’s Health, Your Head: An Owner’s Manual, and other books on the topic; co-founder of Healthy Men Inc.; host of the nationally syndicated “Positive Parenting” radio show and podcasts; and creator of the nationally syndicated “Healthy Men” column. He’s also a pioneering thought leader in the field of fatherhood whose best-selling books include The Expectant Father, The New Father, The Single Father, and Father for Life. His columns, radio shows, public speaking, and extensive media appearances have helped millions of men around the world become the fathers they want to be—and that their children need them to be. Brott has also been a moderator and/or participant in numerous panels on men’s health and has had the honor to speak about men’s health and fatherhood in Congressional briefings and at the White House. He has three grown children and lives near San Francisco, California.

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