Protecting Kids from Harmful Online Ads
Children are the most valuable – and vulnerable – targets for online advertisers. Every day, brands and tech companies use sophisticated tools to track, profile, and influence kids, shaping their choices before they even know they’re being sold to. Mic …
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Breaking the Masculine Myth
Men want to grow, but too often feel like they can’t without losing a part of themselves. Jim Chastain is a father of two, founder of the market research firm Reality Check, and now a researcher of men and modern masculinity. He discusses the five core …
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Season 2 Episode 6: Why People-First Workplaces Win
What happens when companies truly put people first? In this episode of The Work-Life Equation, we sit down with Laurie Marcus and Angelique Bellmer Krembs—two powerhouse leaders from The Band of Sisters—to explore how inclusive cultures aren’t just good for morale—they’re good for business.
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Is AI Beneficial or Harmful to Education?
AI can personalize learning – or create dependence. The difference comes down to how parents help kids use these tools responsibly.
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Season 2 Episode 5: The Secret Sauce Behind Thriving Workforces
How do you design benefits that actually work—for everyone? In this episode, Alyssa Friedrich, Chief People Officer at United Therapeutics, shares how flexible, inclusive benefits like childcare, backup care, and mental wellness support are driving ret …
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Free Form Fridays Provided Structure and Openness – Anthony Legette
All parents want their kids to talk to them more, but too often it seems kids want to talk at just the time when parents are tied up with work or otherwise unavailable. We’re at work; they’re at home. We’re at home; they’re out with their friends. You get it. Anthony Legette, our Lead Dad […]
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Bearing the Burden of Financial Fatherhood
What happens to your money mindset when you become a parent? Zack Pumerantz is a father of two, former FanDuel exec, and now a financial advisor dedicated to helping fellow parents build strong financial foundations and lasting wealth. He shares practi …
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A Dad Fighting The Good Fight – To Be Called First By School
When the phone rang from my daughter’s elementary school, with just two days left to the year, I scrambled to answer it. By some iPhone quirk it went to voicemail after just a ring. I wasn’t overly worried. I figured there was a 90 percent chance that the school nurse was calling with a reminder […]
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Season 2 Episode 3: Why Childcare Is Your Secret Weapon for Talent Retention
What if childcare was the key to your company’s success? In this episode of The Work Life Equation, we sit down with Jenny Guldseth, Chief People & Culture Officer at Allianz Life, to explore how investing in working parents transformed their workp …
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From Helping Kids In Need To Being A Lead Dad – Jeremy Benton
Jeremy Benton had a knack for working with kids; he also enjoyed a single life that allowed him to work extra jobs to earn extra money to travel and see the country. He didn’t plan to have kids of his own and that was fine. He felt he was making a difference working with at-risk […]
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Why Lead Dads in the C-Suite Matter
Lead Dads can be in the C-suite. I say that to clear up the misconception that Lead Dads are stay-at-home dads. In fact, only 8 percent of Lead Dads devote all their time to their families. The rest are working while being a super-involved father at home and parenting advocate in the office. A recent […]
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How to Research Corporate Culture During a Job Search
For single parents, a job isn’t just a paycheck – it’s a lifestyle decision. Company culture can make or break your ability to show up for your kids.
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