Lead Dad 101
Omari Vessup
Everything about being a dad is knowing I have three boys that I’m raising and giving this world three amazing kids. I know I’m not going…
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Today is International Women’s Day. It’s a day when men need to step forward and speak and act in support of an expansive view of equality. I’m writing as a husband and father of three daughters with a personal and a professional shoutout. If not for t …
Read moreMarc Johnson
If there’s one thing Marc Johnson has learned from being a single father, it’s to trust his own decision making and ability to figure out…
Read moreHow Do You Sway Between Work, Home and Everything Else Dads Do?
I learned a new phrase last week that allowed a somewhat disjointed birthday to make sense. “Work-life sway.” It’s a phrase I think a lot…
Read moreMax Leitenberger
Don’t knock long-distance relationships: when they work, credit goes to the couple’s ability to communicate with each other when they’re…
Read moreMoney 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…
Read moreSkip Cherryholmes: Month 10 Of Lead Dad Life
Welcome to Month 10 of Lead Dad Diaries. It was a big one for Skip and his family. He finally got to take his kids on a cruise where he was…
Read moreAlex Egeler
Work life can look perfect on paper, from the resume to the bank account. But when change is needed, it can be hard to think about your…
Read moreWhy 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…
Read moreJohn Schiaroli
Sometimes you just have to figure it out – without any playbook, any experience, or any friends in a similar situation…
Read moreWhat 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…
Read moreClint Bruce
There are many ways to embarrass your kids, but few could top dragging a truck tire around your neighborhood. There are many ways to embarrass your kids, but few could top dragging a truck tire around your neighborhood. “My daughter came home and…
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