Dad Feels Alone at Parent‑teacher Conferences
Why am I the only dad here for parent-teacher conferences? Am I the only dad who can take time off work? The only dad to view this as a parenting duty, not a mommy duty? The only dad who often marks the wrong date on his calendar? The conferences are tomorrow, aren't they? Dammit
Unsure About Unsupervised Neighborhood Play? Ask Yourself
PARENTS of kids 5 - 13: Do you let your kids play with the other kids in the neighborhood, unsupervised?
Feeling Doesn't Equal Weakness, Says My 7‑Year‑Old
“Just because you have feelings doesn’t mean you aren’t tough.” My 7 yo son says the most profound things sometimes…
Cherish One‑On‑One Time with Your Newborn
Not only is it good to have time with just your baby ... when our 2nd and 3rd kids were born, we sent the older kids to stay with my parents for a few days, so that it was literally...
Kids Embrace Simplicity, Ignoring Calendar Details
daughter: what’s the date today? me: the 16th daughter: of what month? Little kids are just out there living their best lives.
Cherish Family Moments: Birthday Joy Highlights What Matters
This weekend was my son’s 2nd birthday. Watching him grow into his own little person has been the greatest joy. Seeing his grandparents, family, and my friends love on him and celebrate him was amazing. Marking these moments as a simple reminder of...
Teen Suspects Hidden Listeners in Vacation Rental Closets
Arrived in our vacation rental home and my 14 year-old daughter keeps questioning why some closets are locked. 14: That’s sus. What if the owners are just in there listening to us?
Switch Roles, Discover Hidden Strengths and Empathy
Parenting experiment idea from @RyanHoliday Switch roles for a day. Track heart rate. Compare notes. You might think you’re better at what your partner does… until you actually do it.
Choose Family First: Time Wins Over Business Gains
Someone asked this question in Hampton’s slack (1000+ founders): “How do you build a business while raising kids?” Replies (anonymized): Member A (had his son at 22, now 44): "There was never anything in this world I wanted more than being a father....
Trust and Safety Precede Discipline in Child Development
A child needs trust and safety first to form a strong bond and connection before a parent can expect them to be regulated, behave and cooperate to requests, and respect them.
Father‑Son
Priceless experience playing in the pit with my son for pretty much the highest quality community theater you could ask for.
Support Adult Children: Money Should Ease Life Choices
This is similar to how my wife and I have come to feel … except that for each of their careers it may/not make sense for them to live with us But regardless, we are going to try and knock down...
Empathy and Partnership Are Key for Anxious Teens
Want to know what REALLY helps anxious teens? Start with empathy and partnership. Full episode here: https://t.co/CztUU1ccSr #TeenAnxiety #FatherDaughter
Kids Mirror Your Actions, Not Just Your Genes
Your kids don’t just inherit your genetics. They inherit your habits, your excuses, your beliefs, your routine. The best way to parent isn’t to talk, it’s to do. Don’t tell them how they should live, show them.
Cool Dad Outshined by Lightning McQueen Replica
At a kids birthday party thinking I'm the cool dad until this other dad rolls up in a full replica of the Lightning McQueen car.
Marriage and Kids Turn Freedom Into Constant Scheduling
Get married and have kids so instead of literally doing whatever you want all of the time you can be forced to schedule every moment of your existence around ungrateful banshees who refuse to nap and won't stop eating your...
Finding Three 9s in A
If you're giving your kid a haircut and find three 9's, is it something of concern?
Presence, Listening, and Emotional Modeling Shape Daughters' Futures
Your presence, listening, and emotional modeling matter more than you think. Learn more on this episode: https://t.co/CztUU1cKHZ #RaisingDaughters
Unexpected Power: A Pillow Fight Reveals Hidden Strength
Last night my son asked if I'd ever heard of a pillow fight. I said I had not, so he explained the premise & asked if I would play. I awkwardly held a pillow as he gave me pointers through...
Mushroom Drink Replaces Coffee for Calm, Focused Mornings
43 hits different. Less junk. More intention. Swapped my morning coffee for @drinkmudwtr and it checks the boxes: steady focus, calm energy, no jitters, no crash. Simple routine. Better fuel. Dad life still starts early. ☕️💪 #MorningRoutine #DadStrength #4FitFatherhood
Teach Through Stories, Let Answers Reveal Themselves
Stop thinking about giving them all the answers and start thinking about stories to tell that make the answers self-evident.
Distinguish Healthy Encouragement From Harmful Pressure
Healthy encouragement vs. harmful pressure—how do you tell the difference? Get insights for dads here: https://t.co/CztUU1cKHZ #Parenting
Terrifying Realities Toddlers Will Soon Discover
Simple facts I'm terrified of my toddler discovering: - public parks don't randomly close - tv's don't run out of batteries - there is no actual world record for "fastest at putting away toys" - chicken the animal and chicken the food are one...
Father and Son Show True Masculine Bond
This man knows how to be a father, and this boy knows how to be a man. https://t.co/qqHVdE1NOT
Teach Kids Identity, Not Code, for AI Future
I am not teaching my kids to code. Here’s what I’m doing instead. Everyone asks how to prepare kids for AI. They expect me to say robotics or prompt engineering. But the tools will change a hundred times. Identity won’t. These are...
Give Purpose, Not Orders, to Inspire Work and Love
OK, I know that in the end you may have to tell them to do it because you said so, but don’t let that be the foundation, don’t let that be your default response. It’s our job to give...
Highway Feels Like a Playground, Minus the Speed
The only reason I do not allow my children to play in the middle of the highway is the cars speeding at 70 MPH. Otherwise, the highway is open as a playground.
Three Generations, One Mat: Triumph Over Adversity
Last week I was inducted into the Pennsylvania (D3) Wrestling Hall of Fame. My dad presented me with the award. My son Severus was in my arms. Three generations standing on a wrestling mat. That moment meant more to me than I can put...
It's Never Too Late to Be a Better Dad
“Even if you feel you’ve done everything wrong as a dad… it’s not too late.” Powerful episode for all dads out there: https://t.co/CztUU1cKHZ #Fatherhood
Success Grants Me Flexible Bi‑City Family Time
The greatest privilege my past success has gotten me is that I can wake my daughter up at 730, eat breakfast with my family in LA, be in SF by 915, have a full day of work until 5, and...
Love and Support Transform Struggling Child's Behavior
This made me very emotional to go back and think about. After our third child was born, one of our kids was really struggling. This is how we helped her. 4 years later, we still see the fruits of this...
Parenting Has Become Needlessly Complex for Kids
It is now clear to me that we have, in fact, made parenting too complicated. No 7 y/o needs to go to London and have a conversation about municipal finance https://t.co/xMjSYZUzRE
Boost Your Daughter's Self‑Worth Amid Social Media Comparison
The comparison culture is real. Learn how to help your daughter build self-worth in the age of social media. Listen here: https://t.co/CztUU1cKHZ #MentalHealth
Dad Tries 90s Rap, Kids Call Him Weird
Dropped off my 14 year-old at practice and asked her, “when am I coming to get ya, coming to get ya, spitting out lyrics, homie?” Then I offered up a fist bump and she told me I was weird. She...
Seeing Wemby in San Antonio, Alamo Pit Stop
Greetings from San Antonio. Here w my kid to see Wemby play tonight. Pit stop at the Alamo. Confirmed there’s no basement, sorry @todd_sohn https://t.co/lGYXk8fNhQ
Savoring Precious Moments Before Sibling Arrives
Never worked as hard in my life as I have for the first 2.5 months of 2026. Decided to take the day off tomorrow so I can go skiing with my son. Three months from now, he will have to share my...
7‑Year‑Old Stands Up, Shows Power of Early Assertiveness
Today, I witnessed my daughter (7y) use her voice to speak up for herself against some boys who weren’t playing nice & also trying to intimidate/belittle her. She was firm, not yelling, and she was standing her ground. I did have...
Building a Life: Prioritizing Family Over Business Metrics
I’ve spent years building companies. Raised millions. Sold a company for $169M... Then you realize this is the thing you’ve been building for all along.... For most of my career, building meant companies. - Products - Teams - Revenue -...
Six‑week Paternity Leave Lets You Skip AI Fads
One underrated benefit of six weeks on paternity leave: by the time you’re back, almost an entire AI hype cycle has come and gone, and fads like OpenClaw are already dead
Dad Learns Swaddling From Nurse, Proud of Two Girls
Bless my husband who asked the nurse to watch him swaddle and change the diaper for our baby girl to make sure he was doing it right. We are 2 lucky girls
Avoid Marrying Women Who Post Kissy Lip Selfies
To my sons if something ever happens to me: Never marry a woman who takes kissy lip selfies in public.
Teaching Kids Service: Society Measured by Helping Others
Picked the boys up from school, got ramen for dinner and ice cream, then swung by a little service at St David’s to remind them that a society is judged by what we do for the least of us...
Teens Resist Feelings, Not Logic, in Parent Talks
Parents often think: "If I just explain it better, they'll understand." But teens don't always resist logic. Sometimes they resist how the message makes them feel.
Key Steps to Raising a Confident Independent Daughter
Wondering how to raise a confident, independent daughter in today’s world? Start with this essential episode: https://t.co/CztUU1ccSr #Parenting #Dads
When Adults Are Still Micromanaged Over Lunch
Imagine being a grown man and having someone else tell you when you’re allowed to eat lunch??
Vulnerability and Listening Strengthen Father‑Daughter Trust
Sophia Vale Galano gets real about her own relationship with her dad—showing how vulnerability and listening build trust. Don’t miss this meaningful convo: https://t.co/CztUU1cKHZ #GirlDad
Paperless Bills Fail When Schools Demand Physical Proof
paperless bills are fine and good until your kid's stupid school district only wants things like physical copies of utility bills as proof of address
Tired of Re‑Submitting Same Proof for School Registration
getting my son registered to start middle school in the fall and giving the county all the same proof of address and proof of birth documents we've given them so many times before 🙄
Enjoying Playtime, Then Realizing Time Flew Away
It was so fun making hot wheel ramps with my son until my wife tapped me on the shoulder and said he went outside an hour ago.
Paying Kids for A's Highlights Low Academic Expectations
I offer my kids $500 for every A on their report card. It sends the message that education is a priority in our household and it costs me absolutely nothing since my kids aren't that bright.