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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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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The 30/3/30 Rule: Why Happy Employees Take New Jobs
A good friend just resigned from one of the biggest, most important banks in the world, one that is a household name for both good and bad things. He didn’t leave because he was underpaid. He made seven figures and was living just fine. He didn’t leave …
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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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Lessons From Moving Internationally For His Wife – Eric Cheong
If there is one thing Eric Cheong, our Lead Dad of the Week from Atlanta via Singapore, has learned, it’s that you have to experience the…
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Taking a Chance and Figuring Out What’s Next – Daniel McDermon
The decision to jump into being a full-on Lead Dad isn’t always easy. Nor is the need to pivot at times and recalibrate your decision. But…
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Who Steps In If The U.S. Can Never Provide Childcare Help?
Could the government help working parents with childcare? I watched the debate on Tuesday and was enthralled. I was as excited to watch it…
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Has your employer accepted that you’re the lead parent?
In the final installment of Full Disclosure, Paul is really honest about an experience he had that changed his way of thinking, pushing…
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Tiny House Father With Big Dad Impact – Kevin Martin
A lot of parenting can happen from a tiny house – those abodes under 600 square feet. Kevin Martin, our divorced Lead Dad of the Week in…
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What We Can All Learn From Deloitte’s New Dad Policy
Kudos to Deloitte for equalizing parental leave (at least in the U.K.) by giving fathers 6 months of leave as well. The first sentence…
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3 Ways to Get More Support as a Parent from Your Job
Balancing work and parenting can be very overwhelming, but managing is attainable with the right support from your job. Many companies are…
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