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WHEN PARENTS HURT: Al Roker and Hoda Kotb interview Dr. Coleman on the topic of parents who have been cut off by their grown children.

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PBS Life Part 2: Cut Off from the Grandkids

PBS Life Part 2: Cut Off from the Grandkids

Boomer Grandparenting on PBS: LIfe Part 2

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AOL Coaches: How Can Sharing Household Chores Benefit My Relationship?

AOL Coaches: How Can Sharing Household Chores Benefit My Relationship?

Joshua Coleman, AOL Kids and Family Coach, explains how small changes in the way you divide household chores can help improve relations with your partner.

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Lisa Rinna & Ty Treadway with Dr. Coleman

Lisa Rinna & Ty Treadway with Dr. Coleman

Co-hosts Lisa Rinna and Ty Treadway interview Dr Joshua Coleman on his book "The Lazy Husband"

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Gendor Vendors, SF Chronicle

Technology that will allow us to select the sex of our babies is just within reach.
But should it be?
Pink or blue?
Which color to paint the nursery used to be the big decision parents-to-be had to make regarding their baby’s gender. Now, technology not only allows parents-in-waiting to know their baby’s gender, procedures that will let them select the sex they prefer are on the horizon. Read More »

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Fighting and Biting

Ah summer morning… the robins and finches twittering in the elms, the smell of coffee brewing in the kitchen, warm breeze coming through the screen door and the sound of my twin boys trying to kill each other in the living room.
“You idiot!”
“Get off me! Urggh, get off me!!”
“Da-uh-ad!! He kicked me!!”
“Well, he spit on me!”
“No I didn’t spit on you, you stupid dog!”
“You fat LIAR! GET OFF!”

Get up and intervene? Or get up and turn on the stereo. If I don’t intervene, they will likely inflict lasting bodily harm on each other and my medical insurance will go up. On the other hand, I may be able to finally see what it’s like to raise a singleton.
So, what’s a parent to do when things are getting aggressive? Read More »

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Appearances: 2009

A summary of some appearances from 2009:


Jan 19
Grandma in the House
NPR On Point with host Tom Ashbrook and historian Stephanie Coontz

Jan 27
Life Part 2: Boomer Grandparents
PBS Taping for fall, 2009 segment

Jan 28
Keeping the Family Together in an Economic Downturn
ABC 7 View from the Bay

Feb 25
When Mom Moves In
ABC 7 View from the Bay

March 19
Keeping Your Marriage Strong
San Carlos/Belmont Mother’s Club 7 PM, Twin Pines Senior & Community Center

March 23
Issues Affecting a Harmonious Family in Strained Financial Times
NPR host David Inge with historian Stephanie Coontz

April 17 and 18
Families: Relationships, Sexuality, and Equality: How Far Have We Come? Also lecture: The Ghosts of Traditional Marriages in Contemporary Marriages (PDF)
Co-Chair of Conference for Council on Contemporary

April 29
Fighting in Front of the Kids
View from the Bay

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Appearances: 2008

Tues., Jan 15, 7PM
Parenting Mistakes with Teens and Young Adults
HERCULES LIBRARY

Wed. Jan. 16th, 7:30 P.M.
Parenting Mistakes with Teens and Young Adults
58 Mohawk Ave. in Corte Madera
NEAL CUMMINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Tues., Jan 29, 7 PM
Parenting Mistakes with Teens and Young Adults
ORINDA LIBRARY

Tues., Feb., 5
“Stepmothering” The San Francisco Psychotherapy Research Group and the Swedenborgian Church of San Francisco
VIEW FROM THE BAY ABC-TV

Wed February 27, 7:30 p.m.
THE HIDDEN COSTS OF PARENTING
Swedenborgian Church, 2107 Lyon Street

Mar. 5
Men, Sex, and Housework
KGO Radio

Mar.6
Men’s Changing Role in the Family
Good Morning America:

Mar. 7
Men, Parenting, and Housework
Irish National Radio:

Mar. 8
Men and Housework
BBC Radio Five Live

Mar. 13
Men’s Changing Roles
WXRX Radio

Mar. 13
When Parents Hurt
KGO Radio

Wed. April 9
“Working with Parents Who Have Been Rejected by Their Adult Children”
San Francisco Psychotherapy Research Group, Seminar provided for the clinic interns

Tues, Apr 15, 7:30
Marriage After Children
View from the Bay ABC TV:

Sat., Apr 26
Helping Academics Work With the Media LARKSPUR PARENTS CO-OP Keeping Your Marriage Healthy
Council on Contemporary Families

June 21
Couple’s Retreat
Young President’s Organization

July 3rd
When Parents Hurt
SmartMarriages Conference
Workshop Presentation

Sep 8
Gaining Back Trust After an Affair
ABC 7 View from the Bay

Sep 11
When She Earns More than He
Marin Mothers of Multiples

Sep 16
Finding Happiness in the Contemporary Marriage
Valley Beth Shalom
Mt Diablo Mother’s Club

Oct 8
Novato Mothers Club

Nov 12
Recovering Desire in Marriage
ABC 7 View from the Bay

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Appearances: 2007

January 8
Mid-Peninsula Parents of Multiples Club

February 6
San Francisco Parents of Multiples Club

February 8
Marin Parents of Multiples Club

March 26
Mt. Diablo Mothers’ Club

March 28
America’s Newsroom: French vs. American Attitudes on Infertility
FOX News

April 8
Lamorinda Mom’s Club

April 10
How Relationships With Our Kids Affect Our Relationships With Our Spouses
Bentley School Keynote Address

April 20
Should Couples Cook Together?
UC Berkeley Radio Interview (KPFX)

May 5
Working with the Media
Council on Contemporary Families

May 17
Las Madres Mothers’ Club

July 9
“Family Matters” with Caroline and Jacquie”
WHK RADIO

July 11
Cool Mom Picks Live Podcast
Host Channel: Motherhood Uncensored

http://www.coolmompicks.com

Dial In Number (646) 915-8634
6:00-7:00 PST, 9:00-10:00 ET

Thursday, July 12th
KRMD Radio, Strategies for Living Show

Monday, July 16th
WPSL RADIO, JOAN NATHAN SHOW

Monday, July 16th
FOX TV

Monday, July 16th
GOOD DAY NEW YORK

Monday, July 16th 12:40 PST
HEALTH NOTES
KFAI RADIO/Minn/St. Paul MN
7:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Live Pacific
9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Live Central

Tuesday, July 17th
Positive Parenting
KOIT-AM/FM
6:40 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Live Pacific
9:40 a.m. to l0:00 a.m. Live Eastern

Wednesday, July 18th
THE MORNING SHOW
WEAG RADIO
Eagle l06/Jacksonville, Fl
11:45 a.m. to 12Noon Tape Pacific
2:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tape Eastern

Wed. July 18th
MOM TALK
WLVF 1040 am/Tampa/St. Petersburg, Pompano Beach Fl

Thursday, July 19th
ABC TELEVISION (SF)
View from the Bay
2:20 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Live Pacific
4:20 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Live Central

Friday, July 20th 1:30 PT
WCKT RADIO
Bowling Green, Kentucky

http://www.womenaloud.com

Thursday, July 26th
NPR Diane Rehm Show
11AM-Noon, Live Eastern,
2:00-3:00 Live Pacific

Tuesday, July 24
Women Aloud with Mo Gaffney and Shana Wride
Boston, Chicago, Albany, and Burlington
15 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Live Pacific
10:15 a.m. to l0:30 a.m. Live Eastern

Tuesday, July 31st
WGET AM BREAKFAST NOOK
7:20 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Live Pacific
10:20 a.m. to l0:30 a.m. Live Eastern

Tuesday, July 31st
A TOUCH OF GREY
9:20 a.m. to 9:40 a.m. Live Pacific
12:20 p.m. to 12:40 p.m. Live Eastern

Monday, July 30th
VOICE AMERICA
Greenstone Media Network and World Talk Radio

Wednesday, August 1st
BLOG TOUR 2007
Tues, 7/10 – Campaign Launch: http://www.parentbloggers.com
Wed, 7/11 – Surrender Dorothy – http://surrenderdorothy.typepad.com
Thurs, 7/12 – Radioactive Girl – http://radioactive-girl.blogspot.com
Fri, 7/13 – Blooming Yaya – http://bloomingyaya.blogspot.com
Mon, 7/16 – Motherhood Uncensored – http://motherhooduncensored.typepad.com/reviewsandnews
Tues, 7/17 – Troll Baby – http://www.troll-baby.com/reviews
Wed, 7/18 – Builder Mama – http://buildermamapicksandpans.blogspot.com
Thurs, 7/19 – Mid-Campaign Post: http://www.parentbloggers.com
Fri, 7/20 – Cheese Party – http://cheesepartyreviews.blogspot.com
Mon, 7/23 – Soul Gardening – http://soulgardening.typepad.com
Tues, 7/24 – Chaos Theory – http://andromeda.qc.ca
Wed, 7/25 – Pundit Mom – http://punditmom1reviews.blogspot.com
Thurs, 7/26 – Round-Up Review: http://www.parentbloggers.com
THE FRANKIE BOYER LIFESTYLE SHOW
Boston, Tampa/St. Pete, NJ, LI, CT, Missouri
Pittsburgh and 8 other markets

Wed. Aug, 1st
THE TOUCH
ABC Radio Networks
Show airs in 50 markets nationwide
Thursday, August 2nd
THE MORNING SHOW WITH MIKE AND JULIET
FOX TV
6:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Live Pacific
9:30 a.m. to l0:00 a.m. Live Eastern
Thursday, August 2nd
DR ALVIN AUGUSTUS JONES SHOW
WCBQ AM 1340/WHNC AM 890/Raleigh/Durham NC
Show is syndicated to Wash, DC, Maryland, Virginia, NC
5:45 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Taped Pacific
7:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Taped Central
Friday, August 3rd
LIFE MATTERS
WLKG FM 96.1/Milwaukee, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Live Pacific
5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Live Central
Monday, August 6th
POSITIVELY INCORRECT
Sirius Satellite Radio Network/Channel 114
NATIONAL
6:10 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. Live Pacific
9:10 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Live Eastern
Tuesday, August 7th
CHARLIE & ERNIE IN THE MORNING
WVMT RADIO/Colchester, Burlington, Vermont
Show airs in most of Vermont including: NY State & Canada
8:10 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Live Pacific
11:10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Live Eastern
Thursday, August 9th
WTSN RADIO
Dover NH and Parts of Boston
6:40 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Live Pacific
9:40 a.m. to l0:00 a.m. Live Eastern
4:30 P.M. TO 5:00 P.M. Pacific Thurs, Aug 16
THE MORNING SHOW WITH JIM SCOTT
WLW AM 700/Cincinnati, Ohio
Wednesday, August 22nd
WLKG RADIO
Milwaukee Wisconsin
9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Live Pacific
12Noon to 12:30 p.m. Live Eastern

Wednesday, Sept 5
HEALTHY STUFF
WKRC AM 550/Cincinnati, Ohio
Sunday, August 26th
HEARSAY WITH CATHY LEWIS
NPR
WHRV RADIO/Norfolk, VA
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Live Pacific
1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Live Eastern

Sunday, September 8th
VIEW FROM THE BAY ABC TV
11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Live Pacific
1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Live Mountain

Saturday, September 8th
INTERVIEWS & INTERACTIONS
KTKK AM/Salt Lake City, Utah
2:38 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Live Pacific
5:38 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Live Eastern

Monday, September 10th
YOU THE OWNER’S MANUAL HEALTH RADIO SHOW
Host: Dr. Michael Roizen MD is host
Show airs in over 37 cities nationwide
11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

September 20, 2007
San Carlos/Belmont Mothers’ Club Teleseminar provided for Imago Therapists
Host: Ed Shea, LCSW

http://www.imagobyphone

Wed, Sept 19th
SYBIL TONKONOGY SHOW
Tues, Oct. 9
WNTN RADIO/Boston
10:00-11:00 a.m. Live Pacific

1:00-2:00 a.m. Live Eastern
3:00-5:00 p.m. Pacific

Wed. Oct 17
COOL MOM PICKS: Live Podcast
Host Channel: Motherhood Uncensored
(http://www.coolmompicks.com)

Wed. Oct 10
THE DENNIS PRAGER RADIO SHOW

October 22, 2007
“21st Century Couples”
University of California, Berkeley
Panel Discussion with Historian Stephanie Coontz and
UCB Psychology Faculty Philip and Carolyn Pape Cowan

Sponsored by UCB Magazine: “Greater Good”

Tues Nov 13th, 7:00 p.m
THE CHALLENGES OF PARENTING ADULT CHILDREN: Are They Friends or Foes?
Moraga Library

Monday, Dec.3 12:30 AM, GMT
Men and Housework
BBC Radio Five Live

Dec 16., Sunday
“Less Yelling and More Joy with Your Parenting Partner”
Childhood Matters 98.1 KISS-FM
9:00 to 10:00 AM.

Friday, Dec. 21
Not Home for the Holidays
TODAY SHOW

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WHEN PARENTS HURT: Al Roker and Hoda Kotb interview Dr. Coleman on the topic of parents who have been cut off by their grown children.

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When I Was Your Age, I Was an Adult! Huffington Post

I saw this caption in a recent New Yorker cartoon and thought that it captured the way that so many of today’s parents feel about their grown children. Have children become lazier? I don’t think so. When I was growing up, you didn’t have to go to college to be able to get a decent job, buy a house, and raise a family. Now even with a college degree, you’re lucky to find a good job in your field after college and, even then, it still may not pay enough to save up to buy a house and raise a family. Read More »

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Should I Cut My Adult Child Out of His Inheritance? Huffington Post

My children have refused to communicate with me for several years and I’m considering cutting them out of my will. Why would I be generous to children who won’t have anything to do with me. Read More »

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Seven Common Mistakes of Parenting Adult Children

In the past 100 years we have gone from seeing children as robust and benefiting from the rigors of life to seeing them as fragile and in need of protection. In addition, while parents in the early 20th century wanted their children to conform, respect the parents’ authority, and to fear them, today’s parents want their children to be independent and to love them. Many of today’s parents are confused about how involved or uninvolved they should be with their children when they leave the nest and are often hurt by the sometimes-sudden decrease in intimacy that comes with their independence. The following are suggested as recommendations to decrease conflict and increase closeness with your adult child. Read More »

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Sept 11: What Are You Afraid Of?

I assume that in my lifetime, I’ll see more than a few terrorist attacks like the one that occurred on 9/11. Some will be large, others small. I’m afraid of them, but more in the way that I’m afraid of falling off a cliff when I go hiking up a steep mountain: could happen to me, but it probably won’t. What scares me is the way that all of the non-stop terror talk contributes to a deterioration in our national character. Read More »

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