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Hey Lead Dads…You’re in Good Company Now!
Come in. Have a seat. Relax.
You’re in good company now. We’re all Lead Dads and we’re here to help. Really, you can let down your guard.
We’re all in this together.
Money Talks? Save Your Energy For Really Tough Discussions
How do you answer your children’s questions about the world you work and live in? We had a tough series of questions last week that caused…
Why Not Paying For Chores Is A Better Lesson For Kids
It’s President’s Day weekend – a school break and, of course, a time to celebrate….sales on appliances??? Here’s a reminder for…
What If Caregiver Wages Were A Deductible Expense?
There wasn’t a Super Bowl ad for this level of caregiving. Last night, G came back to help us yet again. She’s been with us since our…
Sometimes The Example Sinks In
I began my day unexpectedly at the pediatrician’s office and ended it as planned at the allergist where my daughter was looking over my…
Childcare Crises vs Parental Hypocrisy: Good Grief!
“Why can’t YOU just pick us up?” my daughter asked, annoyed. “I’ll wait. I did it last week.” “It’s too much to pick all of you up at…
Why You Shouldn’t Like Unlimited PTO
Unlimited is a fantastic word. But unlimited PTO – all the personal time off from work that you want and need – sounds magical but can be…
One Key Lesson From Play-Doh Failure
A Christmas Eve suggestion became my guiding principle for the first week back to work and school. “Santa must have dropped it down the…
What Can Employees Learn From ‘Would You Rather….’
Would You Rather? It’s a game we play on car trips, and I’ve been playing it a lot this week when my kids have been off from school. It…
When Is Ice Cream More Than a Treat?
Sometimes ice cream is more than a sweet treat.This fall I’ve been the horse-show parent. My wife has had an incredibly busy stretch with…
Would You Cut A Kid In Line? For Golf?
“Why does he get to cut the line?” my daughter asked as we waited in line to play golf, just her and me, no sisters. It was 2pm the day before...
How To End OOO In Work Calendars – and Why It Matters
If there’s one thing I’d like to see removed from shared work calendars. it’s OOO – the ubiquitous calendar filler that stands for Out of…
8 Phrases That Will Make You A Better Work Colleague
Language matters in the workplace.Too often managers and colleagues fall back on tired phrases. Those phrases perpetuate outdated beliefs…