Fathers' Presence in Labor Boosts Families, Not Equality
Chris Williamson asked me my views on paternity leave and a father's presence during labor. Overall, I want a pro-dad argument rather than a gender equality argument for fathering, so I told him how I truly felt: https://t.co/qSOXIsegtk
Mature Kids Thrive with Balanced Autonomy and Guidance
Wise adults evaluate kids’ maturity, then give a needed balance of autonomy, responsibility, & information.
Make Chores Audible: Let Your Spouse Hear Effort
Doing things a little more loudly than they need to be done so your spouse can hear that you're doing things
Apologize, Stay Humble, and Keep Improving Family Bonds
All parents traumatize their children. People hurt people. We traumatize each other, sometimes unintentionally. The work isn't to be perfect, it's to apologize, to be humble, and to keep trying to do better. That's how you create a healthy family.
Ask Your Ideal Self: Decision Clarity Made Automatic
"I will coach my son's sports teams." - @SahilBloom When an opportunity shows itself to you, you ask: Would the person on that card say yes to this? Clarity on who you're trying to be makes daily decisions almost automatic. This...
Maxing Custodial Contributions Turns Son Into Future Millionaire
By far the most rewarding part about creating my own path in life is the ability to max out the annual contribution to my son's custodial account. By the time he inherits the account, he will be a millionaire thanks...
Break the Cycle: Stop Passing Shame to Children
Shame is inherited. It is passed along, often by parents, on the back of cutting remarks, unnecessary judgments, and thoughtless choices. It's up to you to not let your children inherit shame.
First Crawl: A Beautiful Milestone Tonight
Such a beautiful moment when I got to see my baby crawl for the first time tonight
Will Answer Queries Once Baby Sleeps Through Night
I do appreciate folks nudging to see when I’ll open to queries again. The answer is “when the new baby sleeps through the night.” I largely read at night, and I gotta be present. Send good vibes that happens soon though cause...
Toddlers Prefer Formal Choices Over Simple Bedtime
Time to ask my toddler if he wants to affirmatively accept bedtime OR if he wants to go to sleep.
Kid's Hand Signal: The Force Protecting Us
Listen if you ever see me crossing a street and my son is holding up his hand to a waiting car with a hard stare: he's not being aggressive. He is using The Force to protect our lives. Be at...
Babies See in Grayscale, Not Invisible to You
If my baby can only see in black and white for the first 6 months…doesn’t that mean I’m invisible to her?
Teach Critical Thinking, Curiosity, Empathy Over AI Expertise
What Does AI Actually Mean for My Kid? A Practical Guide to Future-Proofing for the Modern Parent The TL;DR for Busy Parents AI isn’t going to replace your child, but it will change how they learn and work. The goal isn't...
Parenting: Love and Patience Over Impossible Demands
Our job is to love our kids and to be patient with them, not to demand the impossible from them.
Teach Kids Immediate Obedience to Prevent Tragic Accidents
Not all dads. A few days ago at the park, my kid started chasing another kid. They were playing. But the other kid kept running even though there was a street up ahead. His dad yelled to stop but the kid didn't listen. Now...
Kids Discovering Books: A Priceless, Timeless Gift
Watching my kids become readers (especially in this day and age) has been one of the greatest gifts EVER. They can just sit for hours lost in a book. The best.
Kid Leads Dad in Garden, Mom Cheers On
Camden and his dad been working on a garden and they’ve been growing some fruits and veggies. I love that this is a project that Camden asked his dad to do with him and not me. The plants gone 💀 messing with...
Rooster Chooses Optimism Over Cynical Redemption Tropes
One thing I like about #Rooster is what it doesn’t do. It’s not another streaming boom-era sad comedy (which I still like) about a broken dad seeking redemption. He’s already a great father trying to do his best. Optimism over...
Even My Worst Move Isn't My Top Mistake
To put this in perspective, however, of all of the things I have done to make my children's lives complicated or difficult, and of all the things I have done to confuse or confound other people socially, this isn't even...
Stop Shaming Moms: Breastfeeding Isn't Universal
I’m a new dad. I’m the midst of witnessing the struggles my wife is dealing with breastfeeding. I will gladly take time out of my day to sh*t post about anyone shaming women who can’t breastfeed, because breastfeeding is not...
Your Support Crucial During Teens' Adult Transition
The transition to adulthood can be tough—but your support makes all the difference. 🎧 Tune in: https://t.co/c39rpq5rBg #ParentingTips
Different Surnames for Kids Rarely Cause Bureaucratic Problems
We had the opposite experience: 1. My wife kept her last name. 2. When we had her firstborn daughter, my wife suggested she take her last name. I thought that was fine. 3. When we had my son, he took my last name...
Every Day Moments Shape Dads' Confidence-Building Impact
Confidence isn’t built overnight—it’s shaped through everyday moments. This episode dives into how dads can make a lasting impact. 🎧 https://t.co/c39rpq5rBg #Parenting
Kids Reveal How Little Free Time You Actually Have
I had zero idea how much free time I had until I had a kid.
Accept, Understand, Guide: Raising Kids as Their Best Selves
I’ve raised 2 amazing young men. My parenting advice is this — your kids are who they are. Don’t try to change them, try to understand them. Then discourage them away from the bad versions of themselves, and encourage them...
Presence Matters More than Advice when Raising Adult Daughters
Helping your daughter transition into adulthood takes more than advice—it takes presence. 🎧 Listen now: https://t.co/c39rpq5rBg #Fatherhood #DadsWithDaughters https://t.co/ZQGVsMenAg
Questioning Gender Reveal Parties when Preferences Exist
Just a quick question inspired by other posts I’ve seen on here. Why would anyone have a filmed gender reveal & party if they have any preference whatsoever about the sex of their child? I mean, if you’re going to...
Dad's Road Trip Creates Unforgettable Memory for Daughter
I bet that kid will never forget her dad taking her on the road https://t.co/AOaBiWw9YI
Only-Child Family Navigates Holidays Without Extended Support
i’m an only child my wife is an only child my daughter (5) is an only child she has no brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, or cousins. i’m curious to hear from the other 8 people on earth in this scenario - what do...
Kids Mirror Your Actions, Not Your Advice
Your kids won’t become what you tell them to be. They become what they watch you be. ( @arthurcbrooks )
Prioritize Family Time over Higher Income
We can spend more time with our kids. We can be there more than we are. We just have to be comfortable making less money.
You Don’t Need a Savings Target Before Parenting
The idea that you need to save up a certain amount of money before you have kids is really common. But I think it's wrong. Here's my argument in @voxdotcom (gift link): https://t.co/84sucSibkZ
Snap CEO’s Insane Workweek Fuels Family‑first, Screen‑time Warning
Snap's Evan Spiegel says his work schedule is 'completely insane' Snap CEO Evan Spiegel describes his schedule as “completely insane” while leading an $8bn company The 35-year-old works “7 days a week” while raising 4 children with Miranda Kerr He still protects Sundays...
Give Kids Roots and Wings: 3 Creative Boosts
"There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One is roots, the other, wings." - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe See my article with Anthony Brandt on 3 ways to help any kid...
Balancing Career Success and Fatherhood: A Practical Guide
You can be a dedicated professional AND a deeply connected dad. This episode shows you how. https://t.co/ul8gmLgMr1 #WorkLifeBalance #Fathers
Digital Math Gains Don't Translate to Paper Skills
Is fascinating watching our 5yo learn math from an iPad app, just shockingly quickly. But then also not be able to reproduce any of the concepts on paper 😅 Will keep iterating to figure out how to get concepts to transfer...
Say Yes: Embrace Challenges, Remember the Joy
Say yes. Even when you’re tired. Even when it’s expensive. Even when it ends in a meltdown in the parking lot. You won’t remember the hard parts. But you’ll remember this.
AI Advice Still Needs Doctor Confirmation for New Parents
A month into fatherhood, I've used every clinical AI tool I have access to: OpenEvidence, DoximityGPT, Gemini - and I'm STILL asking my doctor friends for advice... but WHY? Isn't AI supposed to make physicians obsolete? Let’s not act surprised: of...
Fatherhood Is My Greatest Title and Motivation
My greatest title is being Landon’s father. Everything else jobs, degrees, accomplishments comes second. He’s my motivation.
Narcissistic Fathers Crave Obedience, Resent Growing Independence
The narcissistic father wants obedient children that make him feel important. He loves his children when they're babies or toddlers. And feels resentment when they're old enough to express their own opinions.
Spring Break Reveals How Fast Childhood Slips Away
This spring break with my son felt different in a way I can’t quite shake. Time didn’t just pass, it pressed in on me. I found myself sitting in moments longer, watching him, listening harder, realizing how quickly he’s becoming...
Great Dads Build Bonds in Every Moment
The best dads don’t wait for time—they create connection in the moments they have. Listen now: https://t.co/ul8gmLhkgz #Fatherhood
Dad Weekends: Chores Replace Leisure, and I Love It
Nobody ever tells you that when you become a Dad, is that your weekends are no longer all about leisurely strolls around the farmers markets or hanging out in the coffee shop until you fancy something else. They’re chore lists,...
Threats Won’t Stop Kids, They Cost Money
Told my 10yo and my 5yo to stop hitting each other or I'd destroy their entire civilization. Now they are still fighting but I have to put a twenty dollar bill in a machine on their door to go into their...
Mastering Parenthood: Be Present, Be World‑Class
Your job is: being a parent. Being there for them. Becoming world class at being Mom or Dad
Stay Present: Parenting From a Distance Works
Even when you’re away, you can still show up in meaningful ways for your daughter. Here’s how https://t.co/ul8gmLgMr1 #Dads
Avoid True‑crime Label—My Podcast Is Actually Sports
son: what’s your podcast about? me: [don’t say “gruesome murders,” don’t say “gruesome murders,” don’t say “gruesome murders,” don’t say “gruesome murders”] sports?
Parents Plead Early Exit for Kids' Game
A grown adult begging another grown adult to leave 30 minutes early to see their kid's ball game
Fatherhood: The Ultimate Championship of Manhood
Being a Dad is the best... it's like the championship of manhood. #Father #fatherhood #fatherfigure #raisingchampions #highperformancedad 4fitfatherhood fit4fatherhood fatherforward
Stay Emotionally Disciplined: Prioritize the Big Picture
You only get these moments once... We have to remember the big picture in those small moments. Emotional discipline prevents you from making a long-term decision based on temporary emotions. #emotionaldiscipline #adviceforparents #dad #father #fatherhood father figure 4fitfatherhood fatherforward