How We Change As Parents – Often Without Knowing It
By the third child, parenting rules often loosen—sometimes in ways you don’t fully realize until a teacher email arrives. One dad reflects on how parenting evolves with each child.
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What It Feels Like When You’re Not Your Daughter’s Driver Anymore
The day your teen drives off alone isn’t just about a license – it’s about realizing a chapter has quietly closed. A Lead Dad reflects on showing up, letting go, and watching independence take the wheel.
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A Broken Glass and Parenting Growth
When a wine glass broke during cleanup, the real lesson wasn’t about glassware – it was about how our reactions teach kids to handle mistakes with confidence and calm.
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Why My Kid Spotting A Typo Brought Me To Tears
When my dyslexic daughter spotted a typo in a book, it felt like a miracle. This is a story about reading, resilience, and why parents must fight for how their children are taught.
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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
The holidays move fast. For dads with young families, being present – emotionally and practically – is what turns chaos into lasting memories.
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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
Finding out your child is bullying others is painful – but it’s also a chance to teach empathy, accountability, and healthier ways to connect.
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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 deeply impact a child’s development. Dads can make a difference by recognizing the signs, offering support, and using expert resources when needed.
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Why You Should Take Your Kids to Work Any Day
On the eve of her birthday, my daughter came to work with me at the Today Show. From exploring the studio to spotting Al Roker’s jacket, it became a Thanksgiving memory we’ll never forget.
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Why My Greatest Accomplishment of the Past Year Isn’t What You’d Think
After six months of weekly vision therapy and consistent practice at home, my daughter improved her vision tracking from the 3rd to 77th percentile. The real win? Sharing that time together as a Lead Dad.
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