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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…
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Including Dads in Essential Meetings
Many dads are finding ways to assist more and be involved in the home. While there are no barriers to taking over shopping, cleaning, and…
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Let’s Talk About Making Care Better In America
Not to be cute, but how much does America care about care? We talk about it. We stress about it. We know we need it. But what steps can…
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Nicholaos Papadopoulos
“What’s important to me as a Dad is relating to my kids as my teachers,” said Coach Nick, a divorced father of a daughter and two sons in…
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Why Old Friends Matter For Fathers
Every year for the past two decades, I’ve had lunch with my closest friends from high school. It’s never not happened, but this year I was nearly the guy to ruin it. I postponed it twice for work and childcare reasons. My wife thought I was crazy for s …
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Need Planning Tips For A Weekend With Kids? Here You Go
Lead Dads know how to step up and be an equal parent. Laundry, housekeeping, bookkeeping, and scheduling kids from school to practice to…
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What Men Get From Parental Leave
Amtrak offers paid parental leave to mothers and fathers. Jason Abrams has taken his full allotment of leave twice now – a rarity among…
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Jim Mikesell
Jim Mikesell, a forensic psychologist and rehabilitation neuropsychologist, brings O.G. Lead Dad vibes, with two daughters and two sons…
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1 Reason For Dads To Say ‘Yes’ To Being A Mentor
This is a story about why we should be mentors – that begins with a pizza run. In the car, just the two of us, my middle daughter said: “I…
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Moving Cross-Country with Kids: Navigating the Emotional Journey
Moving can be an exhilarating and emotionally challenging experience, for adults and kids. Add in a long move – say cross country – and…
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What’s To Be Learned From One Dad’s Diaper Fame?
Barney Banks’ fatherhood fame started humbly: he was trying to entertain his son while changing his diaper. He showed the video to his…
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Timothy Biscaye
Timothy Biscaye, a worldly single father of three grown children, is our Lead Dad of the Week. Born in New Haven, CT , Tim, 61, has lived…
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