Taking ON #SexualAbuse at #DadChat

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Bruce Sallan

We will be giving away THREE copies of Broken Pieces at #DadChat this week!

No one can accuse #DadChat of shying away from the tough subjects and you don’t get much tougher/harder than talking about Sexual Abuse. We all know how pervasive this problem is and, probably, most of us either know someone or sadly have experienced sexual abuse ourselves. We have a survivor of Sexual Abuse to help us with this sensitive discussion in Rachel Thompson, who will be our special co-host at #DadChat this Thursday, June 6, 2013 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. PT/9:00 – 10:00 p.m. ET. Rachel is very open and outspoken about her own story and this subject. Don’t be afraid to ask the hard questions ’cause she’s going to talk about the hard truth of Sexual Abuse.

We will be giving away THREE copies of Rachel’s book, Broken Pieces at #DadChat this week.

Men vs. Women: Work-Life Balance

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Bruce Sallan

Continuing with this series of columns, let’s examine the ongoing and increasingly big struggle we all face when trying to balance our lives, ubiquitously now known as work-life balance. Work is now a 24/7 option. I suppose “Life” is, too. But, work has intruded in our lives in ways never before imagined. The life of the advertising guys in “Mad Men” ended, to a degree, at the end of their proscribed workday or depending on how drunk they were on any given occasion. The end of our work-lives today is completely random. And, I’ll assert that men and women approach this work-life balancing act in different ways.

How Much is One Billion: 1,000,000,000?

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Bruce Sallan

#DadChat recently surpassed one billion impressions for the first few months of 2013 – an impressive number, but so what? Numbers and statistics are bandied about by just about everyone. It starts with our age. When we’re little kids we tell our age in fractions – heck, mom and dad say “Little Sally” is 7 1/2 months old, if asked. Once our kids are old enough to say their age, it’s usually with fingers and a fraction AND often with “I’m going to be FOUR!” Once you’re my age, you stick with your current age until the DAY of your next birthday. But, how much is one billion? How much is one trillion? And, what do numbers like these mean in Social Media?

The In-Laws ARE COMING!

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Bruce Sallan

The in-laws are coming, the in-laws ARE COMING! Ahh, the joys of visiting in-laws. Dad is NOT happy that his are coming, though Son seems extremely excited. I need ANOTHER reminder for everyone that I’m NOT That Dad. My in-laws just left after a week’s visit and I adore them and – honestly – was sad to see them leave.

Racism and Other Isms

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Bruce Sallan

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Featured guests:

Cherylyn Harley LeBon – Co-Chairman of the Project 21 National Advisory Board – for “Political Talk.”

Pastor Drew Sams for “Spiritual Talk.”

Dr. Jennifer Weberman (The Parenting Playground) for “Therapy Talk.”

Special Guest, Jeffrey Lee talking about Genetic Anti-Aging (SilverLining21)

Today’s radio show is inspired by this week’s “A Dad’s Point-of-View” column, Am I Racist? Racism is always a hot topic, but we may also touch on the goings-on in D.C. How can we not?

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Why Rescue at #PetRap Sunday

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Bruce Sallan

Simon says, “Whas’ Up?” and “I was rescued twice by Bruce and I’m now 12 years old!”

We’ve rescued four dogs. It’s a choice and sometimes a tough one to rescue an animal. There are many considerations. There is NO right or wrong. But, let’s discuss this option at our second #PetRap on Sunday, June 2 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. PT/3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET. Bring your stories.

Not a photo contest entrant – but I love this photo!

AND, we’ll be announcing the two winners in last weeks Photo Contest! Vote for YOUR favorite in the comments section, below. Here are the finalists:

Santa Barbara – a Lazy Day

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Bruce Sallan

We spent a lovely day in Santa Barbara on May 23, 2013. My wife and her parents came up with me and my wife even appeared on my Radio Show in Segment 5. Then we had lunch and strolled along State Street where this video was taken with my iPhone.

Choosing Hope with a Challenging Kid at #DadChat

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Bruce Sallan

We all read about having a “challenging” child. The challenges can range from simple behavior issues to a wide-range of diagnosed learning disabilities and illnesses. It seems to me it’s hard enough – these days – to raise good kids, period. Imagine when you add the stress of a real illness or a real challenging mental or learning disorder to the mix?

How do you cope? How does a relationship/marriage cope? What if you are doing the parenting alone? How much help is available in the public sphere? Do friends stay or abandon you? Do relatives? Who do you turn to, to simply rant or share a hard day’s frustration? THIS is the topic for #DadChat on Thursday, May 30 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. PT/9:00 – 10:00 p.m. ET. Prizes tonight – read further for details and images.