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How Parents Can Maximize Work and Home
What comes first: Gender equity at work or at home? In this week’s podcast, I discuss the issue with Sara Madera, founder of Plan…
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What’s In A Last Name?
I spent the day with a father who took his wife’s last name when they got married. He didn’t think it was a big deal. And it wasn’t uncommon where he grew up. While he patiently answered my inquiries, he more or less shrugged it off. His parents didn’t …
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Evan Freed – Port Washington, N.Y.
Welcome Evan Freed, from Port Washington, N.Y., our Lead Dad of the Week!In the second summer of Covid, Evan planned a family retreat…
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A Hollywood Hero’s Lessons On Being a Lead Dad
Brett Edwards plays tough guys on screen. He was in American Sniper, the film based on a Navy Seal’s life. He’s been in CSI, Narcos and…
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What’s It Take To Talk About Paid Caregivers?
This a note about gratitude for the vital role of paid caregivers in any two-income house. On Sunday afternoon, my family stood crying…
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John Seaman – CT
John Seaman, our Lead Dad of the Week, came to fatherhood later in life – and he is determined to soak it all up. He has sons who are 6…
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Why A Senior Tech Exec Gives Credit To Her Husband
Alison Graham, a native Australian, came to the States 25 years ago and has had a remarkable career in tech – Unisys. Computer…
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Toddler Tantrum Tips
We all remember that moment (vividly) when our kid had their first tantrum in a public place. You run the gamut of emotions as you try to…
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Confusing Vacation And… Paternity Lead?? C’mon Bro’!
“How was your vacation?” If you’re asking me about last week, I’d say, great. We went to Arizona, and we hiked around the Sonoran desert…
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Jeff Wickersham – Royersford, PA
Introducing Jeff Wickersham, our Lead Dad of the Week! Jeff, who lives in Royersford, PA, worked for a decade at American Express, before…
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How To Work Smarter And Be Present As A Dad
Work too much? Struggle alllocating time to home, work, your community, yourself? This was Travis Perry, a father of seven, who had a…
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Why Is a CareShift Good For Everyone?
Daylight savings, with the annual clock changing routine (unless you live in Arizona!), has stirred debate as to why we still do this…
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