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How A Politician Changed His Life To Be a Lead Dad
Michael Frerichs was elected state treasurer in 2014 and has been reelected twice. For all that time he lived in a farming town in…
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Blair Wheeler
Blair Wheeler a father of two and a dog in Wilmington, N.C., is our Lead Dad of the Week.By day, Blair is an account manager for a…
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4 Honest Ways To Juggle Parenting and Working
If you’re on my calendar, you can be certain that we’re going to talk then. My kids are older so unless they’re really sick, they’re at…
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Skip Cherryholmes: Month 6 Of Lead Dad Life
Welcome to Month 6 of the Lead Dad Diaries with Skip Cherryholmes. We’re almost halfway through, and neither of us can believe it. Skip…
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5 Ways to Boost Your Kid’s Confidence
Confidence doesn’t always come naturally – but it can be built. Here’s how parents can help kids grow more self-assured by modeling resilience, embracing mistakes, and celebrating effort.
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How To Unleash What’s Holding Dads Back
Sometimes unexpected bad outcomes lead to great personal growth. A decade ago, Jeff Wickersham was let go from his job at American…
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Jason Abrams
Jason Abrams, husband to a family attorney, and father of two in New Jersey, is the Lead Dad of the Week!A senior PR manager at Amtrak…
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Who Does Silence Around Parental Discrimination Hurt?
“Congratulations on your retirement.” Two years later this comment still sticks with me. When I wrote a final column about why I was…
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How To Get Your Kids To Fight Less
Sibling arguments are a normal part of growing up – but they don’t have to run the house. Here’s how parents can reduce fighting and teach kids healthier ways to solve problems.
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What Does Care At Work Look Like?
Blessing Adesiyan is at the forefront of changing how workplaces think about care for workers. A chemical engineer by training who held…
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3 Things To Know Before Becoming a Lead Dad
Last week, I celebrated 10 years as a Lead Dad – a position I didn’t aspire to but have embraced. The messages and emails I received…
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What To Do When You Don’t Like Your Kids’ Friends’ Parents?
Not every family shares your values and sometimes your child’s friends reflect that. Here’s how to reinforce your beliefs, keep communication open, and guide your child without pushing them away.
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