Lead Dad 101
Mark Fielding
Welcome Mark Fielding, a.k.a. Apocalypse Daddy to the Lead Dad of the Week.Like many fathers, the Covid lockdown changed how he looked at…
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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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Evan Freed – Port Washington, N.Y.
Welcome Evan Freed, from Port Washington, N.Y., our Lead Dad of the Week!In the second summer of Covid, Evan planned a family retreat…
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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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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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