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Most of today’s dads are just trying to do the best they can and don’t consider themselves heroes. But for dads in the military, being deployed changes all that. So who do military fathers turn to for advice on how to be a great dad? Well, in the hit movie, “Act of Valor,” my book, The Expectant Father, is featured as the resource of choice for Navy SEAL dads-to-be! And I have to say, that’s just about the coolest thing ever. Or at least the coolest thing since The Expectant Father was on screen in another hit movie, “Knocked Up.” Click the image to the left or click here to check out the clip. It goes by kind of quickly so you might have to watch it a few times, but the book is definitely there!       Armin Brott Dad of three, best-selling author, speaker, nationally syndicated columnist and radio host,

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“Ask Mr. Dad” syndicated newspaper column Guest: Kelly McGonigal, author of Topic: How self-control works, why it matters, and what you can do to get more of it. Issues: Willpower is actually three powers: I will power, I won’t power, and I want power; willpower is not an unlimited resource. Too much self-control can actually be bad for your health; willpower […]   Armin Brott Dad of three, best-selling author, speaker, nationally syndicated columnist and radio host, Marine Corps vet, spokesperson, and, generally speaking, a pretty nice guy. Website: http://www.dadsoup.com Twitter: mrdad Tweet #fighting4answrs

In the southwest, on the arid plains; near the edge of the great desert, there lived a young lady. Her name was Matilda. Some called her Foxy Matilda, others, Matilda Macswain. Early days, and late nights led Matilda down the road of loneliness to that place where no one wants to be. Misery. Her best friend was a Colt 45, that she used to shoot rattlesnakes and other critters for meals. Since she couldn’t carry much with her on the bike, she didn’t bother with pelts, although she did keep rattlesnake skins. In the bedroll behind the seat on her 88 Dyna Low Rider, she kept her life possessions. A Boy Scout mess kit for cooking on a fire. A bar of soap, and her Bowie knife. On her person, she wore her leathers, chaps and all. Plus a t-shirt, sunglasses and blue jeans. Laundry, that’s what a creek or

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