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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 …

What’s Scarier at a Beach? Sharks or Bad HR Policies?

Every time my daughter asked if there were sharks in the water, if jelly fish were going to sting her, if there were fish biting her toes, I said no. At this beach, I said she needed to worry about angry, mini-Bernadoodles running along the bottom of the ocean floor and nipping at her! When […]

Stepping Up And Embracing The Change – Elliot Haspel

Not a lot of guys grow up thinking they’re going to be Lead Dads. Athletes, Lawyers, Tech Bros, sure. But Lead Dads? Elliot Haspel, our Lead Dad of the Week from Denver, was no different. Coming out of Harvard’s Graduate School of Education, he was revving to go. “I was one of those guys in […]

Making Sure What You’re Feeding Your Kids Is Safe

Keeping kids safe at mealtime isn’t just about what’s on their plate – it’s about how food is chosen, prepared, and served every day.

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 …

If You Have Flexibility, Lean Into It

As working parents, we want our kids to be flexible. We also don’t want them to fall into traps, particularly the stereotypical and avoidable ones. It’s not always easy to model either, let alone both. But that’s what Jeff Cummins, a professor of political science at Fresno State and our Lead Dads of the Week, […]

Expanding the Security for Mental Health

Many people who require mental health treatment rarely receive it. Of those that do, some are receiving what they can get – but not necessarily what they need. Mike Hermus – father, entrepreneur and Founder of HaleSpring – shares his personal experienc …

Decoding Our Children’s Behavior Through ABA Therapy

Why do kids behave the way they do? How can we as parents guide them effectively? Alisha Simpson-Watt—an expert in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and founder of Collaborative ABA Services—shares insights on understanding children’s behavior, and offer …

Parents Can Advocate for Reading As A Civil Right

What if we reframed children learning to read as a civil right? Would that change how schools teach our children, particularly the 1.6 million kids in the U.S. with dyslexia? On Friday, I went to the premiere of the documentary “Left Behind”. The documentary follows a group of mothers of dyslexic kids in New York […]

Passion vs. Career: How to Help Your Child Follow Both

We all want to see our child follow their passons and achieve their goals. But what if they are passionate about something we don’t understand? What if their goals don’t align with our goals for them? Margot Machol Bisnow – Author and mother of 2 entre …

Encouraging Good Grades Without Pressuring Your Kids

Excessive academic pressure can damage a child’s confidence and well-being. Parents play a crucial role in encouraging growth without stress.

How To Become A More Devoted Dad

Being a devoted dad is a challenge we often feel we fall short on. But what if we’re closer than we think? Kevin Goodnight – author, fatherhood coach, and founder of Dadvoted – helps dads meet their goals, understand their generational impact, and real …

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