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Including Dads in Essential Meetings

Many dads are stepping up at home—but schools and doctors still default to mom. Here’s how fathers can stay informed, speak up, and break outdated systems that leave them out.

Let’s Talk About Making Care Better In America

Not to be cute, but how much does America care about care? We talk about it. We stress about it. We know we need it. But what steps can…

Nicholaos Papadopoulos

“What’s important to me as a Dad is relating to my kids as my teachers,” said Coach Nick, a divorced father of a daughter and two sons in…

Why Old Friends Matter For Fathers

Every year for the past two decades, I’ve had lunch with my closest friends from high school. It’s never not happened, but this year I was nearly the guy to ruin it. I postponed it twice for work and childcare reasons. My wife thought I was crazy for s …

Need Planning Tips For A Weekend With Kids? Here You Go

A full weekend alone with the kids can feel overwhelming – but it’s also a chance to bond, have fun, and show that dads are just as capable as moms.

What Men Get From Parental Leave

Amtrak offers paid parental leave to mothers and fathers. Jason Abrams has taken his full allotment of leave twice now – a rarity among…

Jim Mikesell

Jim Mikesell, a forensic psychologist and rehabilitation neuropsychologist, brings O.G. Lead Dad vibes, with two daughters and two sons…

1 Reason For Dads To Say ‘Yes’ To Being A Mentor

This is a story about why we should be mentors – that begins with a pizza run. In the car, just the two of us, my middle daughter said: “I…

Moving Cross-Country with Kids: Navigating the Emotional Journey

Moving across the country is more than a logistical challenge – it’s an emotional one, especially for kids. Here’s how parents can support their children through change, uncertainty, and new beginnings.

What’s To Be Learned From One Dad’s Diaper Fame?

Barney Banks’ fatherhood fame started humbly: he was trying to entertain his son while changing his diaper. He showed the video to his…

Timothy Biscaye

Timothy Biscaye, a worldly single father of three grown children, is our Lead Dad of the Week. Born in New Haven, CT , Tim, 61, has lived…

One Key Lesson From Play-Doh Failure

A Christmas Eve suggestion became my guiding principle for the first week back to work and school. “Santa must have dropped it down the…

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