Lead Dad 101
How 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…
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Max 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…
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Money 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…
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Skip 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…
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Alex 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…
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Why 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…
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John Schiaroli
Sometimes you just have to figure it out – without any playbook, any experience, or any friends in a similar situation…
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What 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…
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Clint 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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Sometimes The Example Sinks In
I began my day unexpectedly at the pediatrician’s office and ended it as planned at the allergist where my daughter was looking over my…
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Anton Titov
Sometimes you’ve got to pivot, then pivot again and after that, pivot a few more times. That’s a takeaway from the parenting and…
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Childcare Crises vs Parental Hypocrisy: Good Grief!
“Why can’t YOU just pick us up?” my daughter asked, annoyed. “I’ll wait. I did it last week.” “It’s too much to pick all of you up at…
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