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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 …

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.

Talking to Your Kids About Bullying – Part 2

Finding out your child is bullying others is painful – but it’s also a chance to teach empathy, accountability, and healthier ways to connect.

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