Paul Gillespie
Paul Gillespie a long-time advertising sales executive in Boston, is our O.G. Lead Dad of the Week. Paul was a Lead Dad before the term…
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What Happens When A Single Dad Needs Support?
Not all fathers have support. Some are single dads like me, doing the biggest job on our own. Fatherhood as a single dad is unheralded and…
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If You’re a Lead Dad, Embrace It
Here’s some weekend advice for dads: err on the side of honesty and embrace what you’re doing. In this chopped-up week of work, relax…
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Keeping Your Summer Sanity
Summer is a lot of time to fill—especially when you’re trying to work. These Dad-approved ideas help keep kids active, curious, and occasionally bored (on purpose) all summer long.
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Mark Fischer
Mark Fischer, a math teacher in Wilbraham, Mass., is our Lead Dad of the Week. Mark is single Lead Dad by choice. His two daughters…
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How Do We Get Old Men To Understand This Dad Moment
I had great plans to relax during our post-school vacation, an annual week at the beach with our three daughters. I canceled my weekly…
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Skip Cherryholmes: Month 2 Of Lead Dad Life
The best part has been the realization that I’m taking this step. We packed the whole family up and took a short vacation down to Disney…
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Kevin Dodson
Kevin Dodson a father of four from Loganville, GA., is our Lead Dad of the Week. An Army veteran, Kevin is a chief information security…
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What’s It Mean To Be DadAwesome?
Jeff Zaugg is the founder of DadAwesome, a nonprofit that’s all about helping fathers embrace their role as dads and be more present….
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Is The Dollar Value of Dad Really Half of Mom?
Dads are worth less than Moms, according to a Father’s Day Survey from Insure.com. A father’s value for the work he does at home is worth…
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Best Advice For New Fathers
Becoming a dad is both exciting and scary. You’re entering an unknown world where you lack tools and information. Chance are you’re deeply…
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Father’s Day Gift: Let Dads Be Parents
When the plane my wife was on landed, she forwarded me an email. As I read it, I rolled my eyes – for the 50th time this school year!
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