Thursdays With His Son – Ali Knott
Call it Thursdays with Aquil. Ali Knott, our Lead Dad of the Week from Stamford, Conn., loved every minute of parental leave. He was grateful that the state of Connecticut offered paid leave for fathers so he could take time away from his job as a personal trainer to be with his wife and newborn […]
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When There’s No Reason To Say No, Don’t Say It
There’s no get-better-at-work message here. It’s more about listening. And more precisely talking ourselves into listening before we answer when work and parenting calls at the same time. This week my youngest daughter had three days of out-of-school testing. I’m taking her because my schedule is easier to shuffle around, and as long as I […]
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Starting the Conversation About a Sick or Injured Loved One
Children notice when something is wrong with a loved one – even before we explain it. Honest, gentle conversations help them feel safe when illness changes everything.
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What’s A Lead Dad
I want to clear up a misunderstanding. Very few Lead Dads are stay-at-home dads – or what we call Lead Dads who devote all their time to their families. There are only about 2 million of those dads in America – out of 25 million Lead Dads and 75 million fathers overall. We’ve profiled some […]
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Season 2, Episode 1: How Employees’ Needs are Changing 2025
In this insightful episode, Priya and Paul talk with Subha Barry, President of Seramount, which has surveyed companies since 1986 to spotlight those committed to advancing top talent and building family-friendly cultures. Subha explores how employee needs are evolving, from openness around personal challenges to the balance between work and life. She shares how personal […]
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A Dad Joke Is One Thing. But An April Fool’s Prank?
I don’t believe a word anyone says on April Fools’ day. Think of it as a safety measure. By assuming everybody I interact with on April 1st is trying to pull one over on me, I save myself the humiliation of falling victim to a perhaps not-so-merry prankster. I f the cost of this is […]
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How Parents Can (and Should) Control Childhood Tech
Sure, there’s a lot our children can learn on the internet, but there are plenty of websites, apps, and traps that they need to avoid. And it’s our job as parents to help them. Titania Jordan, a mom and the Chief Parent Officer and CMO at Bark, an inte …
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How The Paper Test Can Improve Life At Home
Do you know what your spouse does around the house? Does he or she know what you do? How much do your work schedules influence what you can do? A lot of couples don’t know, and not knowing has never been a recipe for marital bliss – or professional success. (How can you focus at […]
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How Lead Dads Have Fun – And Help Their Families
A senior female executive who I admire deeply asked me an honest, almost earnest question that made me feel deeply awkward: “Do Lead Dads[…]
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Why Managers Are To Blame for Low Parental Leave And How It Hurts Their Companies
Managers, managers, managers – they’re the problem and the solution. The Moms First and McKinsey study this week on how men and women take…
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Soccer Is Really Life – Scott Vanderwall
“In any team sport to be successful you have different people doing different things,” said Scott Vanderwall, our Lead Dad of the Week…
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Prioritizing Your Mental Health as a Parent
Parenthood can push anyone to the brink. Taking care of your mental health isn’t selfish – it’s how you become the parent your kids need.
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