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Media Request: Dads and the Economy
Posted on17. Feb, 2009 by Brian Reid.
A Boston Globe reporter got in touch with me today for a piece she is working on about laid-off fathers who have taken on the primary parenting role. She’s looking for Boston-area dads who fit that profile. I can vouch for her: I had a nice conversation, and she isn’t going to slap the “Mr. [...]
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Broadcasting This Week from the WaPo
Posted on04. Feb, 2009 by Brian Reid.
This has been a quiet week here, but it’s not because I’m not blogging. The smart and insightful writer of the Washington Post’s On Parenting blog suffered a personal tragedy last week, so I’ve been filling in over there for the past few days. In particular, you’ll want to check out “Tight Lipped Moms are [...]
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Career Advice to be Wary Of
Posted on30. Jan, 2009 by Brian Reid.
I’ve gone back and forth with career guru Penelope Trunk several times on whether at-home dads are generally happy. I am of the opinion that SAHDs are just as content as the rest of the population (and the ones that chose the role are probably more content than your average Joe). Penelope, based on her [...]