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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Why You Shouldn’t Like Unlimited PTO
Unlimited is a fantastic word. But unlimited PTO – all the personal time off from work that you want and need – sounds magical but can be…
One Key Lesson From Play-Doh Failure
A Christmas Eve suggestion became my guiding principle for the first week back to work and school. “Santa must have dropped it down the…
What Can Employees Learn From ‘Would You Rather….’
Would You Rather? It’s a game we play on car trips, and I’ve been playing it a lot this week when my kids have been off from school. It…
When Is Ice Cream More Than a Treat?
Sometimes ice cream is more than a sweet treat.This fall I’ve been the horse-show parent. My wife has had an incredibly busy stretch with…
Would You Cut A Kid In Line? For Golf?
“Why does he get...
How To End OOO In Work Calendars – and Why It Matters
If there’s one thing I’d like to see removed from shared work calendars. it’s OOO – the ubiquitous calendar filler that stands for Out of…
8 Phrases That Will Make You A Better Work Colleague
Language matters in the workplace.Too often managers and colleagues fall back on tired phrases. Those phrases perpetuate outdated beliefs…
4 Honest Ways To Juggle Parenting and Working
If you’re on my calendar, you can be certain that we’re going to talk then. My kids are older so unless they’re really sick, they’re at…
3 Things To Know Before Becoming a Lead Dad
Last week, I celebrated 10 years as a Lead Dad – a position I didn’t aspire to but have embraced. The messages and emails I received…
What Your Child Asks, What Work Questions Will You Answer?
Our children are watching us work and they’re asking questions. What do we tell them about the work we do? How honest can we be? At what…
What Not To Say When A Man Takes Paternity Leave
September 9 is the number one birth date in the United States, with September being the month where more people are born than any other…
