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When Do You Become a Lead Dad?
Ten years ago today, I became a Lead Dad. It wasn’t a role I anticipated taking on, but it came at a moment of urgency for my family. On…
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Tips For When Our Kids Lie to Us
As George Costanza famously said, “It’s not a lie if you believe it”. While it’s funny in the context of a beloved 90’s sitcom…
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A Navy Seal’s Way To Reclaim His Role As Dad
Jimmy May is highly regarded in the world of Navy Seals, one of the most elite fighting groups in the world. For 22 years, he was often…
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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…
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Skip Cherryholmes: Month 5 Of Lead Dad Life
We actually took a week and went to Myrtle Beach, S.C. and went to Ocean Lakes Camping. It’s really, really nice. This is something that…
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How To Become the Go-To Parent
As the school year gets underway and our kids get back into the swing of clubs, sports, birthday parties, appointments (and more) it means…
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How To Bust 13 Myths At Work That Hold Us Back
Mita Mallick is challenging the lazy statements company leaders have made about diversity policies and laying out a plan to make…
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Nick Bowman
Nick Bowman, a former private banker in Palm Beach, Florida, is our Lead Dad of the Week. Nick, who has three children – 2, 4, and 6…
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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…
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6 Birthday Traditions to Start With Your Kids
It can be hard in today’s digital landscape not to get caught up in the lavish picture perfect birthdays we see posted on social media..
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How A Dad Used His Divorce To Help Kids
After going through his second divorce, Terry Smith got full custody of his daughter. Watching her come to terms with what happened…
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3 1/2 Lessons From a Month of Parenting While Working
My kids’ last day of camp was August 11, and the first day all three of them were in school was September 6. For those counting, that’s…
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