How To Be a Conscious Dad in 4 Steps
Being a father is loaded with expectations – many stemming from how society pushes men into a certain way of being a father. Jeff…
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Mark Fielding
Welcome Mark Fielding, a.k.a. Apocalypse Daddy to the Lead Dad of the Week.Like many fathers, the Covid lockdown changed how he looked at…
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Navigating Middle School Dynamics
Think back to middle school…if you’re having trouble accessing those memories, chances are you’ve repressed them like the rest of us…
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What’s It Take To Talk About Paid Caregivers?
This a note about gratitude for the vital role of paid caregivers in any two-income house. On Sunday afternoon, my family stood crying…
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Toddler Tantrum Tips
We all remember that moment (vividly) when our kid had their first tantrum in a public place. You run the gamut of emotions as you try to…
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Confusing Vacation And… Paternity Lead?? C’mon Bro’!
“How was your vacation?” If you’re asking me about last week, I’d say, great. We went to Arizona, and we hiked around the Sonoran desert…
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Should There Be A Tradeoff Between Work and Babies?
After our weekly Tuesday meeting, our social media manager texted me: “Sorry I was a little off today. Might have to get induced tomorrow…
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What Would It Take For Companies To Talk About Care?
With major parts of the economy closed on Monday in observance of President’s Day, many workers enjoyed a long weekend. Companies gave the…
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Kenny Brown – Tulsa, OK
Kenny Brown, a father and a husband who never set out to be a Lead Dad, has embraced the role fully. And he is our Lead Dad of the Week!
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The Best Super Bowl Ad Ever
We can do better than #BinkyDad. Don’t get me wrong: As a Lead Dad, I’ve lived Kia’s Super Bowl commercial, where a couple is checking…
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Jimmy Gomez – Washington, D.C.
Our Lead Dad of the Week is Jimmy Gomez, who represents California’s 34th district in Congress. First elected in 2017, he was a presence…
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A Call For Companies To Create Care Days
Here’s a Monday idea for companies that say they care about Working Parents: What about creating a bucket of Care Days? Name them. Promote…
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