Gary Barker, the founder of Promundo, was wired at an early age to study how men behave and to include men in global discussions about parenthood. He’s devoted his career to gathering data and viewpoints to … Read More
Episode 71: Ready For the Derreck Kayongo Musical
From Ugandan refugee to CEO, Derreck Kayongo has made indelible contributions by working at Amnesty International and CARE, founding the Global Soap Project, running the Center for Civil and Human Rights, and closing the 2016 … Read More
Responsibility.org Returns For More Conversations About Families and Alcohol
We met our friends at Responsibility.org when we were last in DC, when they helped welcome us to Dad 2.016 with a strong message to inspire responsible choices for those who choose to drink. Now … Read More
In Defense of #BigScaryBlackDads
The above photo was taken at Dad 2.016 following our “Parenting and the Modern African-American Man” panel, which covered many topics, viewed through the lens of the reality of life as a black man in America. … Read More
Secrets of Public Relations…Revealed!
Welcome to the third breakout panel. This is the live blogging of Secrets of Public Relations…Revealed! The key to any successful business pitch is an appreciation of the goals and imperatives of the person across … Read More
Closing Keynote: Derreck Kayongo
“If you have rhythm dance with us, if you have no rhythm we’ll kick you out. If you can sing, sing with us, but if you can not sing … sing in a lower voice.” This … Read More
Parenting and the Modern African-American Man
This is the live blogging for the breakout session Parenting and the Modern African-American Man. Being a father of color challenges men in ways that the rest of American culture is only just starting to … Read More
Major Dad: How Military Life Shapes and Challenges Our Parenting
This is the live blog coverage for Major Dad: How Military Life Shapes and Challenges Our Parenting. The order and discipline of military life can be a useful template for the experiences of parenting, in part … Read More
Breakout Session Two – Striking Back: The Galvanizing Effect of Battling Cancer
Welcome to Breakout Session Two. This live blog will be covering session Striking Back: The Galvanizing Effect of Battling Cancer. Treatment for cancer involves tearing down the body and rebuilding, to which each of out … Read More
Day 2 Q&A with Michael Strahan and Mike Pesca
Welcome to Day 2 of the 2016 #Dad2Summit. Opening our second day we’ve already had a great breakfast sponsored by the good people at Hello, and we’ve been treated to a moving blogger spotlight. But … Read More