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Service and Sacrifice as a Sailor and Father – Quenlan Pleasant
Twenty years ago, Quenlan Pleasant enlisted in the Navy, rising to the top enlisted rank, Chief Petty Officer. A divorced father of one, if there is one thing he’d tell his younger self it’s, “rest is not a luxury”. Quenlan, our Lead Dad of the Week from Jacksonville, Fla, was able to travel widely and […]
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What I Learned From Two Weeks Off
What would you do if your kids were home for two weeks and you and your spouse had a window where you could take that time off too? Could you do it? Would you come back thinking differently? Would you have any idea what you’d do with that time, like li …
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Raising Humans, Not Checklists: Five Keys to a Flourishing Childhood
What if the biggest challenges facing kids today aren’t about behavior or performance – but about how disconnected we’ve become from ourselves? Drawing on decades of work with thousands of families, globally recognized thought leader, speech pathologis …
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What Happened When I Was Scrooge at Santa’s Breakfast
If there’s one thing I should have remembered from Christmases past, it’s that Santa is a patient, engaged listener. And that’s not aligned with being a hyper-efficient working parent ping-ponging through the holidays. Santa’s job is to listen to the k …
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What Type of Man Does A Kid Look Up To?
I’m a 17-year-old athlete who has worn a Michigan football jersey every Halloween since I was three. Now I’m not sure who I’m supposed to look up to.
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How Dads Can Be More Present for the Holidays
Looking back on past holidays, I’ve often felt like a spectator, swept away by the chaos of gift shopping and meal preparation for get-togethers. However, I’ve seen the light and this year, things will change. Dads with young families need to fully emb …
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Why Dads Want To Avoid Being Labeled with “Weaponized Incompetence”
What’s the best way to get both partners, parents, spouses involved at home and open about what they’re doing in the office? I shared some of my thoughts recently when I was interviewed for The Washington Post. It’s easier and harder to achieve than you’d think. The WaPo piece, ‘Weaponized incompetence’ can harm relationships. Here’s […]
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What’s a Dad Do To Change the Movie Playing In His Head? – Alex Trippier
Sometimes our memories of fatherhood don’t match up with our reality as dads. And then we face a choice: try to become what we think our fathers were or reimagine the role. “The pictures I had in my head of fatherhood were of me driving around in the car with my son in the back,” […]
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Disruption, Belonging & Better School Communication
How do we really know what our kids are trying to tell us – even when they can’t put it into words? Ben Sacco, author of Disruption in Schools: Understand Me Before You Mark Me, reframes how we think about classroom behavior. He explains why “disruptio …
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Season 2 Episode 9: From Perk to Priority: Rethinking Work-Life Support
As we close out the year on The Work Life Equation, Priya and Paul unpack the biggest insights from a year of powerful conversations with HR leaders, benefit innovators, and caregiving champions. From the “manager lottery” to the infrastructure of care, we explore how companies are evolving their support strategies—and why 94% of employees say family benefits matter more than ever. Whether you’re designing benefit programs or trying to make sense of what’s available to you, this episode offers expert-backed clarity, relatable stories, and actionable takeaways. Because when benefits are understood and accessible, everyone wins.
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Talking to Your Kids About Bullying – Part 2
Discovering your kid is bullying others is a tough pill to swallow. However, it’s essential for parents to address these issues directly to positively impact their child’s character and future relationships. Here’s how to recognize the signs and steer …
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How The Strong Bond of Golf Helps Men
At the start of my career, I sought out mentors. Most of them were old enough to be my father, which was a good thing. Given how and where I grew up, there was no one in my family who had any idea how to help me navigate Manhattan as a young journalist. I was […]
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