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A Conversation For My Daughters
Election night was my turn to put our 7yo daughter to bed. My wife and I trade off, just as we did with our other two daughters until…
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Why Community Matters for Dads
I got an email from a conference I attended two weeks ago that prompted me to think about the most important takeaway from that day…
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Letting Your Child Win vs. Teaching Them How to Lose
As a dad, one of the joys of parenthood is playing games with your kids. Whether it’s a board game, a sport, or a simple game of tag, these…
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Why Taking a Pause To Reflect Is Good For Our Kids
Let’s enjoy good moments. It’s not something I do well. At least not for myself. I’m a great enjoyer of the wins, big and small, of my wife…
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Lead Dad in Denial
Halloween is a day of dressing up as something you’re not – whether that’s silly, scary or something in between. Yet too many Lead Dads…
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How Do You Talk To Your Kids About Money?
Why don’t parents talk more about personal finance with their children? You talk to them about all the ways to keep them safe – dating…
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WSJ Story About The Rise of Lead Dads on Wall Street
Three years ago, I stepped away from my dream job, writing the Wealth Matters column in The New York Times, with an idea to start a media…
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“Can I Do This?,” The Expecting Dad Asks – Donnie DeSanti
“Can I do this? What’s the responsibility? Is it going to change my life?” Those were questions that Donnie DeSanti, our Lead Dad of the…
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Dad Lessons From a First Job – Louis Chabrier
First jobs shape you and Louis Chabrier, our Lead Dad of the Week, credits his was making him an involved parent. Right out of college, he…
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What If Video Games Aren’t Killing Your Kids’ Minds?
There are outdoor sports like football, soccer and tennis. And there are eSports like Fortnite and League of Legends. As parents, should…
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Why Your Corporate Wellness Program May Not Exist
If no money is put behind a corporate wellness program, does it exist? It’s a question people (like me) working with companies to change…
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How to Write the Best (and Worst) Dad Jokes
Writing a good joke is hard to do. Writing a good dad joke is even harder. Why? Because you have to walk a thin line between funny and…
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