The name is the point.
One experience raising kids while running your career refracts into a hundred different realities. Your approach isn't wrong. Your family setup isn't wrong. Your compromise is valid. The prism shows all of it clearly, without ranking them.
Most parenting advice treats families like there's one right answer. There isn't. The Parenting Prism exists so you see your own reality clearly and steal smart ideas from people whose reality looks different.
What this is
- A weekly newsletter for entreparents (founders, managers, creatives, climbers).
- One relatable story, one business insight, one thing to try this week, every week.
- Warm, witty, real, and never preachy.
- A place where your replies actually get read. I read every one.
What this isn't
- Gentle-parenting doctrine or a single right way to parent.
- Product reviews, affiliate links, or a shopping guide in disguise.
- A sales pitch dressed up as advice.
- A place that makes you feel worse about yourself.
Written by someone who runs things, too.
Hi, I'm AJ. I lead a team at a tech company, run a small brand studio on the side, and have two daughters who negotiate harder than any client I've ever had.
The Parenting Prism started as a note to myself: the stuff I know from work keeps solving problems at home, and vice versa. Nobody was writing that down without a lecture attached. So I did.
I read every reply. Some of them end up in the Mailbag. Most of them just make my week.
Questions
How often do you send issues?
Every week, same day and time. It's a ritual you can count on.
How long does each issue take to read?
Four to five minutes. Pantry-hideout length. Scannable, structured, short paragraphs.
Is it actually free?
Yes. Every issue is free. Unsubscribe anytime, no hard feelings.
Is this only for dads?
No. It's for parents who work and run things. All of you are welcome here.
Do you take sponsors?
Not yet. If we ever do, they'll fit the pillars and be labeled clearly.
Can I reply or send a question?
Please do. Hit reply on any email. I read every one and might feature your question in a future Mailbag.
Five minutes a week. Worth it.
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