The Power of a Great Employer – Patric Brophy
Here’s a story of the power of a work community that empowered a father to fulfill twin goals. Patric Brophy became a dad young – his first…
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Why You Should Care About Care
Male caregivers are increasing in number. They’re Lead Dads to their children and their wives. They’re more vocal in the office. They’re taking on roles that have been traditionally assigned to women based on outdated gender stereotypes. And care has c …
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Letting Your Child Win vs. Teaching Them How to Lose
Playing games with your kids comes with an unexpected parenting decision: do you let them win, or teach them how to lose? A dad reflects on finding the balance that builds confidence, resilience, and grace.
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“Can I Do This?,” The Expecting Dad Asks – Donnie DeSanti
“Can I do this? What’s the responsibility? Is it going to change my life?” Those were questions that Donnie DeSanti, our Lead Dad of the…
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Dad Lessons From a First Job – Louis Chabrier
First jobs shape you and Louis Chabrier, our Lead Dad of the Week, credits his was making him an involved parent. Right out of college, he…
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How to Write the Best (and Worst) Dad Jokes
Writing a good joke is hard to do. Writing a good dad joke is even harder. Why? Because you have to walk a thin line between funny and…
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The Joy of A Career Change – Ed Barker Jr.
“The most fulfilling part of being a Lead Dad is the fact that it’s taken so much of the tension out of the family dynamic” said Ed Barker…
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What If 50/50 Parenting Started With A Bag? – Adam Harr
Dads carrying a flower-printed messenger bag filled with diapers, bottles, towels, blankets and a pacifier or two? We’ve all been there…
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How To Own Date Night – Drew Chambers
What if dads could arrange a date night soup to nuts? Not just the dinner or movie, but the crucial part that allows it all to happen: the…
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How Dads Can Help Their Tweens and Teens: 5 Ways
Tweens can be moody. Teens can be withdrawn. As a father, you have a role to play in helping them through these periods of growth and…
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How to Help Your Child Through Academic Struggles
Few things worry a parent more than seeing their child struggle in school. A father shares practical, compassionate ways to support kids academically while protecting their confidence and emotional well-being.
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Escaping the Stereotype – Adam Guli
“We live in a world where men still have to shut up and bear it,” said Adam Guli, a long-time expat in China now living in Fort Collins…
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