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It Is Solved By Walking
It’s been rough at the house. The kids are crazy. You’ve got this conflict that you keep going…
This Is What You Should Want
Then, as now, the parents really wanted a son. It was ancient Athens, so maybe they needed a…
Show Them What This Means
Over at Daily Stoic and Daily Dad, we’re trying to come together and feed THREE MILLION people! Rather than…
This Is Why You Take It Seriously
Their games are noisy. Their insistences can be inconvenient. It’s sweet how much they love their pet bunny,…
They Can’t Reach Their Potential Without This
You want your kids to fulfill their potential. You want them to ‘find their people.’ You understand, as…
Let Them Think Whatever They Want
It’s getting better but there are still so many stereotypes: This is what a mother should be like….
You Only Get This For So Long
Lincoln had a rough childhood. It has been said that one of the reasons Lincoln was so sympathetic…
Do Not Be Afraid
The premium leatherbound edition of The Daily Dad is officially out! It makes the perfect gift for the father…
You’re Making Them Hungry
It does work. We have to concede that. For generations, some parents have tried withholding praise, withholding pride, withholding approval so that their kids don’t…
Are You The Splendid Or The Vile?
In 1940, as Nazi bombs rained down on London, an observer noted the contrasts between the “natural splendor and human vileness.” This idea (which inspired…
Remind Yourself What Love Is
Ernest Hemingway was not a great husband or, as often as he should have been, a great father. He had four wives, at least one…
Everyone Has Something Going On
As NFL teams opened training camp for the 2022 season, there was all sorts of speculation about Tom Brady. Why had he retired and unretired?…
They’re Not Just Playing
It’s funny how twisted we seem to have gotten things over the years. “Epicurean,” for instance, means “hedonist” to most people…even though, as a philosophy,…
You’ll Never Be Proud Of This
There are very few things that are universal to parenthood, but here’s a big one: You have never once lost your temper at your kids…
Would It Change Anything?
We’ve talked before about the nature vs nurture debate. As we’ve said, it’s a waste of time (because the debate is clearly settled). But here’s…
Every Kid Needs This From At Least One Person
All kids have had a hard time this last year. Of course, for many less privileged children the last twelve months were just an introduction…
All Things Can Be Used for a Purpose
One of the benefits of being an artist is that everything that happens to you—no matter how traumatic or frustrating—has at least one hidden benefit:…
Things Current Dads Are Trying To Do Different Than Their Dads
Very few of us are lucky enough to go into fatherhood thinking, “I’m going to do everything exactly like my parents did.” Looking back on…