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Parenting Tips
Lead Dads and default parent bias

How To Become the Go-To Parent

As more fathers step into the Lead Dad role, schools and parent groups haven’t fully caught up. Here’s how to advocate, show up, and push back against the outdated “default mom” mindset.

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Communication Community Connection Fatherhood Parenting Tips

Nick Bowman

Nick Bowman, a former private banker in Palm Beach, Florida, is our Lead Dad of the Week. Nick, who has three children – 2, 4, and 6…

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Empathy Fatherhood Parenting Tips Work-Life Balance

What Not To Say When A Man Takes Paternity Leave

September 9 is the number one birth date in the United States, with September being the month where more people are born than any other…

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Fatherhood Flexibility Parenting Tips Work-Life Balance

birthday traditions for kids

6 Birthday Traditions to Start With Your Kids

Birthdays don’t have to be Pinterest-perfect to be unforgettable. These simple, creative traditions – from balloon surprises to annual birthday interviews – celebrate your child exactly as they are right now.

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Child Development Community Connection Fatherhood Parenting Tips

activities with your kids

1×1 Activities To Do With Your Child

Summer vacations can be full of magic and memory making—but they’re usually as a family. Now that we’re heading back-to-school, it’s a…

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Child Development Extracurricular Activities Fatherhood Parenting Tips

How To Raise A Child Who Becomes An Independent Adult

A psychiatrist, a psychologist and a child therapist all walk into a parenting group, and… it’s a good set-up for a joke, but it’s the…

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Boundaries Child Development Education Mental Health Parenting Tips

Mark Feinberg

Mark Feinberg, a single father from Atlanta, GA, is our Lead Dad of the Week. Originally from the New York area, Mark moved to Atlanta for…

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Fatherhood Flexibility Parenting Tips Work-Life Balance

flying with kids

Best Tips for Flying with Kids

Flying in general can be stressful—worrying if there’s going to be traffic on the way to the airport, getting through some of the…

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Child Development Parenting Tips Screen Time Stress Management Time Management

teaching kids to read

Best Tips for Young Readers – And Their Dads

Kids learning to read is one of those milestones we celebrate as parents. But the road to getting there isn’t always a smooth one. We…

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Child Development Education Parenting Tips Screen Time

rainy day activities for kids

Top Rainy Day Kid Activities

Rainy weekends don’t have to mean endless screen time. These creative, dad-approved indoor activities will keep kids engaged, laughing, and learning – even on the seventh straight day of rain.

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Child Development Community Connection Extracurricular Activities Parenting Tips Volunteering

dealing with picky eaters

5 Tips for Picky Eaters

One day they’re eating vegetables. The next, they’re negotiating for mac and cheese at every meal. Here’s how to handle picky eating without turning dinner into a nightly battle.

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Child Development Communication Parenting Tips Trust

summer activities for kids

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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Child Development Fatherhood Parenting Tips Screen Time Work-Life Balance

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