They see you bleary-eyed and stumbling through your morning coffee. They see you rushing from one task to the next. They see you frustrated, short-tempered, and burned out after a long week. They see the you that’s in the trenches of daily life—imperfect, messy, human.
But what about those shining moments?
The day you signed the deal to sell your company. That invitation to the exclusive reception downtown, where everyone wanted to meet you. The exhilarating chaos of your first day on set for your new screenplay. The morning show interview where you nailed it. The day your hard-earned raise finally became real.
They don’t see those.
Because those moments usually unfold somewhere else—at the office, in a studio, or after bedtime. They happen in spaces where kids are rarely invited, or where you assume they won’t care. So you don’t bother bringing them along.
But here’s the thing: they should see them.
In The Daily Dad book, we tell the story of Bruce Springsteen. Growing up, he saw his mother as just his mom—until one day, he caught a glimpse of her at work. In her element. Crushing it. That single moment reshaped his perception of her forever.
Your kids adore the everyday you. The home-you. The bedtime-stories-you. But they also deserve to see the version of you that’s out there conquering the world. The version that’s achieving, thriving, and living out your dreams.
So let them see it. Drag them out of bed if you have to. Bribe them with ice cream. Paint the moment as an adventure. Let them be a part of it. Let them see you stand tall in your achievements, and let them feel the pride that comes with knowing, That’s my parent.
It’s not about showing off. It’s about letting them witness your full story—because those memories will stick with them long after the bedtime routines and morning chaos fade away.

P.S. The month of January in The Daily Dad is dedicated to stories and guidance to teach your kids by example (the only method that works). Here at the beginning of the year is the perfect time to pick up a copy and dedicate yourself to making this the year you reach your potential as a parent.
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