Service and Sacrifice as a Sailor and Father – Quenlan Pleasant
After 20 years in the Navy, a retired Chief Petty Officer reflects on sacrifice, divorce, and what it means to fully show up as a Lead Dad.
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Why Honesty About Your Lead Dad Role Pays Dividends – Jason Daniel
From the outside, being a Lead Dad who devotes all of his time to his family can seem easy. But as a man taking up this role full-time – and leaving behind the work contacts that shaped you to that point – it can mean a loss of identity. And that’s before you find yourself […]
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If You Have Flexibility, Lean Into It
As working parents, we want our kids to be flexible. We also don’t want them to fall into traps, particularly the stereotypical and avoidable ones. It’s not always easy to model either, let alone both. But that’s what Jeff Cummins, a professor of political science at Fresno State and our Lead Dads of the Week, […]
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When Moving Is Your Job, You Value Being Still – Michael Maberry Jr
International mobility has been Michael Maberry Jr’s career, and he’s enjoyed moving executives and their families from one locale to another. A reward has been finding ways to make their families feel comfortable when they settle in the new city. It was on a trip he took himself last year that caused Michael, our Lead […]
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10 Ways for Dads to Thrive in 2025
As the new year begins, dads everywhere have an opportunity to reflect on how they can improve their parenting, relationships, and […]
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How Mentors Helped A Lead Dad Excel at Home and at Work – Eric Wischman
“We live in a world where others need to lean on people sometimes – they need our help, counsel and patience,” said Eric Wischman, our…
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Are the Boy/Girl Scouts A Good Fit for Your Kids?
Choosing between Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts is a decision many dads face as their kids reach scouting age. Understanding the benefits, time commitment, and fit can help you make a choice that supports your child’s growth and interests.
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How to Teach Kids to Recycle
Teaching kids to recycle is a simple but powerful way to build lifelong habits around environmental responsibility. With hands-on activities and everyday examples, sustainability can become both fun and meaningful for kids.
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Robert Salaga
Sometimes being able to get anything at work down quickly has its drawbacks. The people who know you can do that can also forget that…
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1 Reason For Dads To Say ‘Yes’ To Being A Mentor
This is a story about why we should be mentors – that begins with a pizza run. In the car, just the two of us, my middle daughter said: “I…
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How To Foster Empathy in Children
Empathy doesn’t just happen – it’s taught in everyday moments. From leading by example to volunteering together, here’s how parents can raise kind, emotionally intelligent children.
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5 Reasons Why Schools Need Dad Events
Here’s a story about a working parent’s journey from awareness to frustration to complaint (with a detour into unproductive grumbling) and…
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