How to Write the Best (and Worst) Dad Jokes
Writing a good joke is hard to do. Writing a good dad joke is even harder. Why? Because you have to walk a thin line between funny and…
Why Old Friends Matter For Fathers
Every year for the past two decades, I’ve had lunch with my closest friends from high school. It’s never not happened, but this year I was nearly the guy to ruin it. I postponed it twice for work and childcare reasons. My wife thought I was crazy for shoehorning it...
5 Reasons Why Schools Need Dad Events
Here’s a story about a working parent’s journey from awareness to frustration to complaint (with a detour into unproductive grumbling) and…
If You’re a Lead Dad, Embrace It
Here’s some weekend advice for dads: err on the side of honesty and embrace what you’re doing. In this chopped-up week of work, relax…
One Hollywood Show Is Getting Dads Right
What’s the popular portrayal of a working dad? Not great – and not realistic. But there’s a TV show that’s changing it – by putting a Lead…
Spending Time With Lead Dad One: The Key Man in Our Story
The Lead Dad of the Week is my favorite feature on The Company of Dads. It highlights the incredible diversity of Lead Dads – men who are…