Breaking the Masculine Myth
Men want to grow, but too often feel like they can’t without losing a part of themselves. Jim Chastain is a father of two, founder of the market research firm Reality Check, and now a researcher of men and modern masculinity. He discusses the five core …
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Slowing Down to Go Forward – Will Greenblatt
Sometimes pulling back is what you need to move forward as a father, a husband and a man. Will Greenblatt, our Lead Dad of the Week from Toronto, had been speeding ahead for much of his life – as a successful child actor, as an entrepreneur running a language school in China, and after he […]
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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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Why Mom Doesn’t Need To Be Called When Dad Is There
When my daughter finished her checkup at the orthodontist, I moved toward the front desk to schedule the next appointment. “Should I call mom?” the receptionist said, smiling, proud, like she was saying something clever. “That’s a bit sexist, isn’t it,” I said. “Well, you’d be surprised.” No, no, I wouldn’t be surprised. Not at […]
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The Power of Preemptive Communication – Jay Lee
Here’s a story many couples know: Two careers on the fast track and then there’s a child. There’s some logistics with pick up and drop off but it all seems manageable, if expensive, and life keeps moving along. Then another child comes along and managing two kids and two careers becomes a juggle. Bigger opportunities […]
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Why Should You Be Proud to be a Lead Dad?
What does it mean to be a Lead Dad—and why is it time to proudly claim that role? On the Hello Monday podcast with Jessi Hempel, I break down why Lead Dads matter, what companies can do to support them (and working moms), and how rethinking gender roles at work drives retention and results.
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Free Form Fridays Provided Structure and Openness – Anthony Legette
All parents want their kids to talk to them more, but too often it seems kids want to talk at just the time when parents are tied up with work or otherwise unavailable. We’re at work; they’re at home. We’re at home; they’re out with their friends. You get it. Anthony Legette, our Lead Dad […]
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A Dad Fighting The Good Fight – To Be Called First By School
When the phone rang from my daughter’s elementary school, with just two days left to the year, I scrambled to answer it. By some iPhone quirk it went to voicemail after just a ring. I wasn’t overly worried. I figured there was a 90 percent chance that the school nurse was calling with a reminder […]
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What You Want To Hear When You Say You’re Taking Parental Leave
I was in a room of ringers yesterday. And I should have known how they would answer my questions. I looked at a woman in the audience and said I wanted her honest response. She nodded. “I’m a woman in your organization,” I said. “I’m pregnant.” Without missing a beat, she said: “Congratulations.” “Right answer,” […]
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Breaking the Cycle: Healing Fathers and Helping Children
As parents we worry about how our kids use screens, but how fathers engage with technology can either break old patterns or pass them on. Ed Tilton, president of the Begin Again Institute, works with men to heal from past trauma and stop harmful behavi …
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How to Research Corporate Culture During a Job Search
For single parents, a job isn’t just a paycheck – it’s a lifestyle decision. Company culture can make or break your ability to show up for your kids.
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Designing a Life That Works for Your Family
Balancing work, parenting, and partnership takes effort. Courtney Cecil, an expert in work-life balance, shares her insights on how companies can better support parents in the workforce, how to create a more equitable household, and the importance of i …
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