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What Happens When Paternity Leave is Exploited for Profit?

Paid parental leave is a must – but does leveraging it for sales goals or compensation gains cross a line? A thoughtful look at modern paternity leave norms.

Big News: Company of Dads Book in the Works

Paul Sullivan, founder of The Company of Dads and former New York Times columnist, announces his new book Dad’s Home – a roadmap for modern fathers ready to lead their families and redefine fatherhood.

Why Picking Just One Hobby Is Key To Being a Productive Lead Dad

A simple question about a dream car turns into a reflection on hobbies, golf, and how working dads can protect their mental health while still showing up as Lead Dads.

Service and Sacrifice as a Sailor and Father – Quenlan Pleasant

After 20 years in the Navy, a retired Chief Petty Officer reflects on sacrifice, divorce, and what it means to fully show up as a Lead Dad.

What I Learned From Two Weeks Off

What happens when working parents truly stop working? One Lead Dad reflects on rest, family time, and what slowing down revealed.

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 …

What Happened When I Was Scrooge at Santa’s Breakfast

A hyper-efficient working dad runs headfirst into Santa’s patience – and learns why the holidays can’t be rushed.

What Type of Man Does A Kid Look Up To?

When the men boys are told to admire keep falling apart, where are they supposed to learn integrity? A 17-year-old athlete reflects on heroes, villains, and accountability.

being present as a dad during the holidays

How Dads Can Be More Present for the Holidays

The holidays move fast. For dads with young families, being present – emotionally and practically – is what turns chaos into lasting memories.

Why Dads Want To Avoid Being Labeled with “Weaponized Incompetence”

Weaponized incompetence breeds resentment. What actually fixes it is treating family life like a team – with clear roles, ownership, and shared goals.

What’s a Dad Do To Change the Movie Playing In His Head? – Alex Trippier

When fatherhood doesn’t look like the picture in your head, one Lead Dad learns how partnership – not comparison – creates a better family life.

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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