Armin A. Brott (born August 24, 1958) is a multifaceted American author, columnist, and radio host.

Biography

Brott was born in

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, and served in the

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from 1976 to 1978. He received an undergraduate degree from

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in 1980, and a

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from the Thunderbird School of International Management in 1982. Referred to by ''Time'' magazine as the "superdad's superdad", Brott has received recognition for his writings on parenting and fatherhood. He writes two nationally syndicated newspaper columns (both for

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): Ask Mr. Dad, and Parents@Play. He also hosts "Positive Parenting," which airs on the top station in San Francisco as well as on the American Forces Network, where it reaches 2 million American service members and their families. Brott's writing has appeared in dozens of magazines, newspapers, and websites, including ''Time, Newsweek, The Washington Post, The New York Times Magazine, Men's Health, Redbook, Glamour, Sports Illustrated, Parenting,'' Huffington Post, DrPhil.com, Yahoo.com, DrLaura.com, and more. Brott has also been interviewed by more than 500 print publications, television and radio shows, including ''The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, Time, Life, The Times of London,'' The Today Show, CBS Early Show, Fox News, CNN, Politically Correct, The O'Reilly Factor, and more. He has three children and lives in

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Publications

Books on Fatherhood and Parenting *''The Expectant Father: Facts, Tips, and Advice for Dads-To-Be'' (also available as an audiobook) *''The New Father: A Dad's Guide to the First Year'' (also available as an audiobook) *''Fathering Your Toddler: A Dad's Guide to the Second and Third Years'' *''Fathering Your School-Age Child'' *''The Single Father: A Dad's Guide to Parenting without a Partner'' *''Father for Life: A Journey of Joy, Challenge, and Change'' *''The Military Father: A Hands-on Guide for Deployed Dads'' *''Throwaway Dads: The Myths and Barriers That Keep Men from Being the Fathers They Want to Be'' (with Ross Parke) *''The Best Birth'' (with Sarah McMoyler) Books on Other Topics *''The 10-Second Internet Manager'' (with Mark Breier) *''The End of Advertising As We Know It'' (with Sergio Zyman) *''Renovate Before Your Innovate'' (with Sergio Zyman) *''The Must-Have Customer'' (with Robert Gordman) *''The $uper $weet $pot'' (with Robert Gordman) *''Blueprint for Men's Health (Men's Health Network) *''Your Head: An Owner's Manual'' (Men's Health Network) *''Heartbeat'' (Men's Health Network) *''Breathe Easy'' (Men's Health Network) *''Balance Your Brain, Balance Your Life'' (with Drs. Jay Lombard and Christian Renna)

References

*"Armin A. Brott."

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External links

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Business website "Positive Parenting" US version"Positive Parenting for Military Families" airs on AFNAsk Mr. Dad newspaper columnParents@Play newspaper column
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