If You Buy The Ticket, Take The Ride
“Buy the ticket, take the ride.”That’s one lesson I’ve learned from this end of summer jumble of work, no camp, no school, lots of stuff…
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Has a parenting-related emergency ever coincided with an important work responsibility?
Skip Cherryholmes discusses the key components for handling the inevitable and the unplannable.
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Season 1, Episode 14: Empathy in Leadership: Lessons from Parenthood
In this eye-opening bonus episode, Donald Knight II, a seasoned HR leader and father, shares his journey of balancing parenthood and…
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5 Qualities of a Lead Dad – from The Second Gentleman
Doug Emhoff’s speech at the Democratic National Convention wasn’t just another way to show his wife Kamala Harris as a three-dimensional…
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How To Maximize A Work Trip As A Dad
I had 30 hours in Charlotte, N.C., and I thought hard about what to do with those hours. Here’s a way to organize that time that could help…
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Is it easy being the one scheduling playdates and doctors appointments?
Terry Brenan talks about covering essential appointments, and changing his career path to fulfill his role as a Lead Dad.
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Using Bad Luck To Teach Kids Economic Lessons
I got to teach my daughters basic economic lessons this week – namely the difference between fixed costs and opportunity costs…
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Raising and Caring for a Special Needs Child
Parenting a child with special needs is a journey filled with unexpected challenges and deeply meaningful victories. Here are practical reflections to help you navigate it with patience, strength, and hope.
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Larry Jacob
It just made sense. That’s how Larry Jacob described his decision to step away from being the vice president of public affairs and…
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Question: Do you feel that your upbringing prepared you to be a lead parent?
Company of Dads team member, Terry Brenan, talks about what he was (and wasn’t) prepared for when he committed to the role of a Lead Dad.
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Discussing Career Paths and College Choices
Conversations about careers and college don’t have to feel stressful or heavy. With the right approach, parents can guide their kids toward confident, informed decisions—without imposing expectations.
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Why Vacationing at Work & Working on Vacation Works
How to vacation while working and work on a vacation – I’ve been thinking about this for the past month since interviewing a fascinating…
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