Lead Dad 101

What’s It Take To Talk About Paid Caregivers?
This a note about gratitude for the vital role of paid caregivers in any two-income house. On Sunday afternoon, my family stood crying…
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John Seaman – CT
John Seaman, our Lead Dad of the Week, came to fatherhood later in life – and he is determined to soak it all up. He has sons who are 6…
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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…
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Jeff Wickersham – Royersford, PA
Introducing Jeff Wickersham, our Lead Dad of the Week! Jeff, who lives in Royersford, PA, worked for a decade at American Express, before…
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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…
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Robert Naparstek – Rhode Island
Introducing Robert Naparstek, an O.G. Lead Dad of the Week of two 30-year-olds, from Rhode Island. Dr. Naparstek, who trained as a…
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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…
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Matt Thomas – Philadelphia
In the spirit of the Super Bowl, our Lead Dad of the Week is Matt Thomas, a former Mckinsey Co. consultant, from Philadelphia…
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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…
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Adrian Bybee – Pocatello, Idaho
Adrian Bybee is our Lead Dad of the Week – a beacon of hope to men who find themselves forced to pivot in their lives, careers and dreams…
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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…
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Kenny Brown – Tulsa, OK
Kenny Brown, a father and a husband who never set out to be a Lead Dad, has embraced the role fully. And he is our Lead Dad of the Week!
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