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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.
Are Fathers Entitled To Be Parents At Work?
Who should be part of a company’s parent group? I’ve had time to think about that today. Today I had a morning meeting with three people…
Does Your Kids’ Dentist Like Kids?
Do you know the name of your child’s dentist? This is a great question Eve Rodsky asks fathers.I certainly do. But I often mumble it in…
Dads Want to Help. Will Schools Let Them?
Does equality start at home or at work?It’s the chicken-or-the-egg question for the post-Covid world of life for working parents…
Can Leaders Lead Remotely?
When you’re starting something new, it’s not a great idea to single out a big company who could support what you’re trying to achieve with…
Why Men Are Leading On Family Leave
After we finally made it through airport security, to fly with our kids for spring break, my wife turned and said: “Why can’t the U.S…
Confusing Vacation And… Paternity Lead?? C’mon Bro’!
“How was your vacation?” If you’re asking me about last week, I’d say, great. We went to Arizona, and we hiked around the Sonoran desert…
Why Is a CareShift Good For Everyone?
Daylight savings, with the annual clock changing routine (unless you live in Arizona!), has stirred debate as to why we still do this…
Should There Be A Tradeoff Between Work and Babies?
After our weekly Tuesday meeting, our social media manager texted me: “Sorry I was a little off today. Might have to get induced tomorrow…
Here’s How To Make The Math of School Breaks and Jobs Work
We just finished our winter school break in Florida. We had fun, our girls had fun, and my wife and I traded off working at different times…
What Would It Take For Companies To Talk About Care?
With major parts of the economy closed on Monday in observance of President’s Day, many workers enjoyed a long weekend. Companies gave the…
The Best Super Bowl Ad Ever
We can do better than #BinkyDad. Don’t get me wrong: As a Lead Dad, I’ve lived Kia’s Super Bowl commercial, where a couple is checking…
A Call For Companies To Create Care Days
Here’s a Monday idea for companies that say they care about Working Parents: What about creating a bucket of Care Days? Name them. Promote…