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How To Get Out of Denial as a Dad – Michael Pereira
Most things get worse when you’re in denial. For some Dads, getting out of that state requires pushing back against cultural norms, and that can be tough. Michael Pereira, our Lead Dad of the Week from Miami, wants to make it easier for dads like he was to skip – or at least speed through […]
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Talking to Your Kids About Bullying – Part 1
Bullying can significantly impact your child’s development and academic performance. Parents have a responsibility to monitor their well-being and help them navigate these challenges. Now more than ever, it’s essential to identify signs of bullying and potential mental health impacts, encouraging open conversations. Recognizing the Signs of Bullying It’s hard to know exactly what’s happening […]
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Why You Should Take Your Kids to Work Any Day
Here’s an accidental Thanksgiving Day Parade story that came about from a daughter wanting to come to work with her father. The day before my middle daughter became a teenager, she rode in with me to film a Today Show segment. I’m not sure who was more excited: me for having The Company of Dads […]
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No More Ghosting: Building Trust, Community, and Confident Dads
What if the secret to strong parent communities isn’t perfection, but integrity, vulnerability, and follow-through? David Homan is the author of Orchestrating Connection and founder of a decade-old community built on one rule: only surround yourself wi …
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Why My Greatest Accomplishment of the Past Year Isn’t What You’d Think
It’s been four years since I left The New York Times to start The Company of Dads. Last week I had my proudest moment. It’s not something most people put on their LinkedIn profiles. Yes, we’ve had success bringing together Lead Dads who are working to help their families fulfill their full potential at home […]
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How To Stay Connected with Your Friends As a Lead Dad
“I can’t believe Dad and Uncle Paul are talking like they see each other all the time.” That was my friend Tino Ricci’s 13-year-old daughter. From her middle school eyes, us picking up as if we lived next door was a head-scratching sight. We hadn’t seen each other in nearly four years. But we were […]
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Why Making a Difference at Work and in Your Community Matters – Matthew Korn
Matthew Korn left and returned to his law firm in Columbia, S.C., for the same reason: He wanted more time with his children. Korn, who was born in upstate New York, went to college in Rhode Island and law school in Washington, D.C., was happy with where his move south had landed him, his wife […]
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How Inner Alignment Can Redefine Success
When Erin Coupe’s husband decided to leave a thriving real estate career to support her growing business, their family dynamic – and their definition of success – changed forever. Erin, a global speaker and author of the book I Can Fit That In, helps h …
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Season 2 Episode 8: From Cost to Competitive Edge: Walmart’s Child Care Investment
What if child care wasn’t just a benefit but a game-changer for employee loyalty, engagement, and even talent attraction? In this episode of The Work-Life Equation, we talk with Meghan Klosterman, Senior Manager of Child Care Programs at Walmart, about the launch of Little Squiggles Children’s Enrichment Center, a groundbreaking initiative designed to support working parents at Walmart’s headquarters. Meghan shares how her personal journey as an educator and mom shaped the vision for a center that’s more than just child care – it’s a strategic investment in employee well-being, retention, and loyalty. Whether you’re an HR leader or a working parent, this episode offers inspiration and practical insights into building benefits that truly matter.
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Why Working Parents Have To Juggle Differently
It’s not whether you can juggle as a working parent; it’s what you’re juggling – and whether you can keep everything in the air. We all talk about the juggle. When we visualize it, I’d bet the most common image is the one on the left – someone casually …
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How a Management Consultant Learned to Manage Dad Life and Work – Corey Fernandez
The life of a management consultant is on the road. Or so conventional wisdom goes. It’s what Corey Fernandez, our Lead Dad of the Week from Travers City, Mich., thought when he gave the consulting firm he’d worked for ample notice that his wife Jess was pregnant with their first child. He let them know […]
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How Do You Know If You’re a Lead Dad?
Here’s an answer to a question I get all the time: You know you’re a Lead Dad when you cancel your plans and step into the situation. It’s the simplest definition. You’re the one whose schedule generally has more flexibility and you’re the one who will …
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