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Empathy

Peter Graves

Peter Graves, our Lead Dad of the Week, vividly remembers the year he devoted all of his time to his boys. It was 1995. In that pre-cell…

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How To Foster Empathy in Children

Empathy doesn’t just happen – it’s taught in everyday moments. From leading by example to volunteering together, here’s how parents can raise kind, emotionally intelligent children.

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Brian Sullivan

When Brian Sullivan, our Lead Dad of the Week, took on management roles at Mastercard and later Charter Communications he had a go-to…

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How to Make Gifts Fair and Inclusive

As kids grow, birthday parties get complicated. Here’s how to approach gift bags, fairness, and expectations with confidence.

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You May Be Telling The Story of Your Life Wrong

Can fathers journey through life with responsibility, meaning, intention and partnership? That’s Jason Frishman’s goal: A therapist…

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8 Phrases That Will Make You A Better Work Colleague

Language matters in the workplace.Too often managers and colleagues fall back on tired phrases. Those phrases perpetuate outdated beliefs…

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5 Ways to Boost Your Kid’s Confidence

Confidence doesn’t always come naturally – but it can be built. Here’s how parents can help kids grow more self-assured by modeling resilience, embracing mistakes, and celebrating effort.

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Child Development Empathy Parenting Tips

Who Does Silence Around Parental Discrimination Hurt?

“Congratulations on your retirement.” Two years later this comment still sticks with me. When I wrote a final column about why I was…

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How To Get Your Kids To Fight Less

Sibling arguments are a normal part of growing up – but they don’t have to run the house. Here’s how parents can reduce fighting and teach kids healthier ways to solve problems.

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What Does Care At Work Look Like?

Blessing Adesiyan is at the forefront of changing how workplaces think about care for workers. A chemical engineer by training who held…

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What To Do When You Don’t Like Your Kids’ Friends’ Parents?

Not every family shares your values and sometimes your child’s friends reflect that. Here’s how to reinforce your beliefs, keep communication open, and guide your child without pushing them away.

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How To Bust 13 Myths At Work That Hold Us Back

Mita Mallick is challenging the lazy statements company leaders have made about diversity policies and laying out a plan to make…

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