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People with a chip on their shoulder can be highly motivated. Far less often do we think about what someone who is loved and supported can do. Think of the advantages they have.    Don't miss our fascinating conversation with Philipp Meyer on The Daily Stoic Podcas t, where he discussed his unconventional path to success, the philosophy that inspires his writing, and more. 🎙️ Listen to the full ep...

 Kids remind us, in their uninhibited laughter and their wide-eyed wonder, of the simple pleasures of being alive.   Tinker, create and innovate with KiwiCo! Get 50 percent off your first crate at KiwiCo.com with code DAILYDAD   ✉️  Sign up for the Daily Dad email:  DailyDad.com   📱  Follow Daily Dad:  Twitter ,  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

In today's episode, Ryan and Sam Holiday reveal how becoming parents heightened their sensitivity to books, movies, and other entertainment. They talk about the questionable plot lines of Disney movies, the emotional minefield of parenting and media, and give a behind-the-scenes look at their household dynamics.   💡 Check out the The Parent-To-Be: A Daily Dad Parenting Challenge!   Our goal with...

Some parents believe competition doesn't matter. Others believes competition is the only thing that matters. Like so many two-sided debates, there's a third option that both sides miss—one that's actually far superior, though much more nuanced.   Tushbaby is here to make parenting a little easier—one day, or carry at a time. Visit Tushbaby.com and start customizing your own carrier. Make sure to u...

You have the thing that your future self will be pining for. Why aren’t you acting like it?   Squarespace | Go to  Squarespace.com/DOTHEWORK to save 10% on your first purchase of a website or domain!   ✉️  Sign up for the Daily Dad email:  DailyDad.com   📱  Follow Daily Dad:  Twitter ,  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  YouTube     See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not...

You only get 18 summers with your kids. It’s a popular bit of parenting advice. We’ve said it here before. The problem is that it’s not really true.    Right now, you can get 20% off plus a FREE starter kit when you shop exclusively at Piquelife.com/DAILYDAD   ✉️  Sign up for the Daily Dad email:  DailyDad.com   📱  Follow Daily Dad:  Twitter ,  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  YouTube See Privacy Policy...

If we want them to think critically, to rise above the mistakes of the past, we have to stop shielding them from it.   📚 Pick up copies of The Barn and Wright Thompson’s other books, The Cost of These Dreams , Pappyland , at The Painted Porch | https://www.thepaintedporch.com/   🎥 Watch Wright Thompson’s FULL interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qSqE7lvrzX0   Tushbaby is here to make parenting...

We can’t expect our kids to be perfect. We have to be patient.   Right now, you can get 20% off plus a FREE starter kit when you shop exclusively at Piquelife.com/DAILYDAD   ✉️  Sign up for the Daily Dad email:  DailyDad.com   📱  Follow Daily Dad:  Twitter ,  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...

What can Abraham Lincoln, a Stoic at heart, teach modern parents? Ryan Holiday discusses lessons he's learned from the 16th President that he uses on a regular basis to raise his two young children. 📚 Check out this Instagram post that shows all the books on Lincoln that Ryan Holiday has read and recommends! 🎥 Watch this episode on The Daily Dad YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g...

Why focus on arbitrary games and credential-chasing—which won't lead to the same success as it once did—when you could help your children develop real, useful skills? This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/DAILYDAD and get on your way to being your best self. ✉️  Sign up for the Daily Dad email:  DailyDad.com   📱  Follow Daily Dad: ...

They’re crazy. Your life is crazy. It’s a lot. Your kids are a lot. 🎥 Watch Scott Galloway on The Daily Stoic Podcast: https://youtu.be/678OhMsbMsU Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of 15% OFF + a FREE Gift with code DAILYDAD at http://huel.com/dailydad   (With Minimum $75 purchase) ✉️  Sign up for the Daily Dad email:  DailyDad.com 📱  Follow Daily Dad:  Twitter ,  Insta...

We come from different places. We believe different things. And yet… Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of 15% OFF + a FREE Gift with code DAILYDAD at http://huel.com/dailydad   (With Minimum $75 purchase).  ✉️  Sign up for the Daily Dad email:  DailyDad.com 📱  Follow Daily Dad:  Twitter ,  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  YouTube     See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privac...

You were free. Life was simple. And now all of that is gone.    🎶 Do Not Let Your Spirit Wane by Gang of Youths    Squarespace | Go to  Squarespace.com/DOTHEWORK to save 10% on your first purchase of a website or domain!   ✉️  Sign up for the Daily Dad email:  DailyDad.com   📱  Follow Daily Dad:  Twitter ,  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  YouTube     See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

Do your best to clean up and teach them good behavior, but bring those wonderful "brats" with you.   Squarespace | Go to  Squarespace.com/DOTHEWORK to save 10% on your first purchase of a website or domain!   ✉️  Sign up for the Daily Dad email:  DailyDad.com   📱  Follow Daily Dad:  Twitter ,  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

Performance coach and expert Steve Magness joins Ryan for a deep dive into the flaws of the American sports system and what we can learn from Norway’s successful youth sports culture. Steve breaks down why kids burn out, how parents accidentally make things worse, and what actually helps kids stay motivated and love sports for life. 🎙️Listen to Steve Magness’s FULL episode on The Daily Stoic Podca...

Letting our kids struggle and face challenges isn't always easy—for us or them.   Our Luctor Et Emergo Medallion will help you remember to slow down and take advantage of teachable moments with your children. Grab your Luctor Et Emergo Medallion at our Daily Dad store!   💪  Go to  livemomentous.com and get 20% off with the code DAILYDAD ✉️  Sign up for the Daily Dad email:  DailyDad.com 📱  Follo...

Being a parent opens you up. It turns on a special sensitivity, an acuteness that allows you to see and hear and notice things your younger, less experienced self might have glossed right over.   📚 Pick up copies of The Barn and Wright Thompson’s other books, The Cost of These Dreams , Pappyland , at The Painted Porch | https://www.thepaintedporch.com/   🎥 Watch Wright Thompson’s FULL interview...

We worry, we care, we struggle to find the right balance—and our well-meaning efforts backfire.   PIQUE : Get 20% off + a FREE starter kit at https://www.piquelife.com/dailydad   ✉️  Sign up for the Daily Dad email:  DailyDad.com   📱  Follow Daily Dad:  Twitter ,  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr...

We are so vulnerable as parents, hostages to fortune because of these little kids we love.   💪  Go to  livemomentous.com and get 20% off with the code DAILYDAD ✉️  Sign up for the Daily Dad email:  DailyDad.com 📱  Follow Daily Dad:  Twitter ,  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my...

Savor this dream while you're living it. Cherish every moment you have. Life can change in an instant.   PIQUE : Get 20% off + a FREE starter kit at https://www.piquelife.com/dailydad   ✉️  Sign up for the Daily Dad email:  DailyDad.com   📱  Follow Daily Dad:  Twitter ,  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...

One minute, they’re little kids holding your hand, and before you know it they’re teenagers off in their own world. Matthew McConaughey sits down with Ryan to talk about the crazy speed of parenting, the balancing act between being a guide and letting kids find their own way, and how fatherhood evolves—especially when your kids start seeing you as more of a friend.  To receive weekly wisdom from M...

We carry shame from things our parents harped on. It’s understandable…but still terrible.   📔 Get a signed leatherbound edition of The Daily Dad  here: dailydad.com/leather   Squarespace | Go to  Squarespace.com/DOTHEWORK to save 10% on your first purchase of a website or domain!   ✉️  Sign up for the Daily Dad email:  DailyDad.com   📱  Follow Daily Dad:  Twitter ,  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  YouT...

When things aren’t working, it’s probably because you are checked out, checking your inbox again, scrolling social media again. They can tell you’re not paying attention.    HUEL | Get 15% off + a FREE gift with code DAILY DAD at https://huel.com/DAILYDAD   ✉️  Sign up for the Daily Dad email:  DailyDad.com   📱  Follow Daily Dad:  Twitter ,  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  YouTube       See Privacy Poli...

You want them to be independent. You don’t want them to just blindly follow instructions or fall for every confident, powerful person they come across. The trouble is that right now, though, you just want them to listen.   Hiya Health |  hiyahealth.com/dailydad   ✉️  Sign up for the Daily Dad email:  DailyDad.com   📱  Follow Daily Dad:  Twitter ,  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  YouTube See Privacy Poli...

Is the reward supposed to be that they grow up and be successful? Are you supposed to wait for their high school graduation or their wedding to feel like it was all worth it?   Hiya Health |  hiyahealth.com/dailydad   ✉️  Sign up for the Daily Dad email:  DailyDad.com   📱  Follow Daily Dad:  Twitter ,  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...