Lead Dad 101
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…
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5 Tips for Husbands Who Want to be Good Teammates
Brian Page Modern Husbands The roles of husbands in the household have evolved over the past few decades. As recently reported in a significant survey released by Pew Research, nearly half of all U.S. marriages, both the husband and wife, have similar …
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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…
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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…
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What’s In A Last Name?
I spent the day with a father who took his wife’s last name when they got married. He didn’t think it was a big deal. And it wasn’t uncommon where he grew up. While he patiently answered my inquiries, he more or less shrugged it off. His parents didn’t …
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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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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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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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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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Here’s How To Make The Math of School Breaks and Jobs Work
When you add up school breaks and compare them to the average American’s vacation time, the numbers don’t work. For working parents, the school calendar creates a childcare gap no spreadsheet can solve.
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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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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…
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