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 …
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How Dads Can Be More Present for the Holidays
Looking back on past holidays, I’ve often felt like a spectator, swept away by the chaos of gift shopping and meal preparation for get-togethers. However, I’ve seen the light and this year, things will change. Dads with young families need to fully emb …
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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 …
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Talking to Your Kids About Bullying – Part 2
Discovering your kid is bullying others is a tough pill to swallow. However, it’s essential for parents to address these issues directly to positively impact their child’s character and future relationships. Here’s how to recognize the signs and steer …
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How To Get Out of Denial as a Dad – Michael Pereira
Most things get worse when you’re in denial. For some Dads, getting out of that state requires pushing back against cultural norms, and that can be tough. Michael Pereira, our Lead Dad of the Week from Miami, wants to make it easier for dads like he was to skip – or at least speed through […]
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Talking to Your Kids About Bullying – Part 1
Bullying can significantly impact your child’s development and academic performance. Parents have a responsibility to monitor their well-being and help them navigate these challenges. Now more than ever, it’s essential to identify signs of bullying and potential mental health impacts, encouraging open conversations. Recognizing the Signs of Bullying It’s hard to know exactly what’s happening […]
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Why You Should Take Your Kids to Work Any Day
Here’s an accidental Thanksgiving Day Parade story that came about from a daughter wanting to come to work with her father. The day before my middle daughter became a teenager, she rode in with me to film a Today Show segment. I’m not sure who was more excited: me for having The Company of Dads […]
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Why My Greatest Accomplishment of the Past Year Isn’t What You’d Think
It’s been four years since I left The New York Times to start The Company of Dads. Last week I had my proudest moment. It’s not something most people put on their LinkedIn profiles. Yes, we’ve had success bringing together Lead Dads who are working to help their families fulfill their full potential at home […]
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Better Sleep & Happy Children – The Secret To Both
What if raising happier kids and getting better sleep were simpler than you think? Dr. Harvey Karp – world-renowned pediatrician and creator of the SNOO Smart Sleeper – shares the science behind calmer homes and well-rested parents. With decades of exp …
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Protecting Kids from Harmful Online Ads
Children are the most valuable – and vulnerable – targets for online advertisers. Every day, brands and tech companies use sophisticated tools to track, profile, and influence kids, shaping their choices before they even know they’re being sold to. Mic …
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The Issues with Advertising to Children (and What Parents Can Do)
In today’s age, many digital things make life easier. Sometimes, though, they make life more complicated. Take advertising aimed at our kids. I’ve often noticed digital apps slipping ads into games or using avatars resembling celebrities to promote brands. You and I might ignore these, but can we say the same for our kids? The […]
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Guiding Kids (and Parents) Through College Admissions
Applying to college is stressful – for students and parents. But does it really need to be? This week, Paul sits down with Lindsay Tanne, founder of LogicPrep, a globally recognized educational consultancy she started as a student at Harvard, growing a …
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