Give Kids Independence, Responsibility, and Free Play
This is why @LetGrowOrg recommends 3 things for all kids: more Independence, responsibility and free play. These have been leached out of kids' lives and the resulting anxiety and depression have been treated like mental illnesses. They are not illnesses, they are deficits. And just like the sailors of old needed to bring along limes to avoid scurvy, because they simply lacked vitamin C, kids today need us to give them back the vital nutrients of childhood. This can prevent a lot of misery and a lot of therapy. https://t.co/roY9XkCiwJ has free materials for schools and parents. Check us out.
Adapt, Don’t Shield: Parenting in the AI Age
Parenting in the AI era is becoming more uncertain. Trying to fully “AI-proof” children’s education or choices may be unrealistic, as the technology is already embedded across learning and daily life. The perspective is sobering. Adaptation may matter more than protection. https://t.co/5gzeshJuD7...
Daily Reminders Empower Parents on Their Journey
Three years ago today, The Daily Dad was published with a simple goal: give parents one small reminder, every single day, that this job matters—and they’re not alone in it. Since then, it’s become a daily devotional for thousands of parents...
Let Kids Pursue Their Creative Passions, Not Restrictions
When your kids feel a pull towards something creative or fulfilling, the worst thing you can do as a parent is prevent them from going in that direction.
Vulnerability Is Strength: Lessons From Dad & Daughter
Show your vulnerability—it’s a strength, not a weakness. Find out why on the latest Dad and Daughter Connection episode: https://t.co/SyKAeVcsTF
Decode 2025‑26 Teen Slang: What Parents Miss
Teen Slang Decoded: What Your Kid Is Actually Saying in 2025 and 2026 Last updated: May 2026 | Reading time: 12 minutes By James Smith, SocialDad.ca — a Canadian dad writing about raising kids in the age of the internet You’re...
Active Parents Make Kids Six Times More Active
Sent this study to my boys about parents who are active their kids are 6x more likely to be active. Got this response .. what life is all about 🥲🥲🥲 https://t.co/JvHAadmNry
Parenting: Teach Joy, Belonging, Purpose, Not Just Careers
The goal is not to prepare them to get a job. The goal is to prepare them to have a life that’s full of joy, belonging, and purpose. They will not learn those things in school, so as parents that...
Bedtime Rituals Can Transform Your Fatherhood Journey
A bedtime routine ended up shaping @MiteshKhatri’s fatherhood journey. Get inspired to create your own meaningful moments: https://t.co/SyKAeVcsTF
Children’s Freedom Shrinks: From 8 Miles to 300 Yards
How far an 8 year old is allowed to walk alone unsupervised, across 4 generations 1919: 8 miles (to the lake) 1950: 1 miles (to the woods) 1979: 1/2 mile (to the public pool) 2007: 300 yards (to end the street) Shifting baseline syndrome...
Son Thrilled by Orange Book Boxes, Turns Them Into Art
My son was STOKED to see so many books (to be signed) come through the door today. (Probably more because of the hand truck than the books, but I’ll take what I can get.) He was just born when Range...
Even Grown-Ups Need Flexibility for Kids' Events
Asking another grown adult if I, also a grown adult, can leave 20 minutes early to catch the end of my kid's game
Guidance for Parenting Adults After Kids Leave Home
I’m no longer a father to teenagers. My youngest turned 20 this week. What advice do you have for parenting adults? Both sons are in college now. Would love to hear stuff you’ve learned or things you wish you would’ve...
From Control to Connection: Parenting Grown‑Up Kids
Letting go without losing connection… The hardest part of parenting? Your adult child. Your role must shift: Control → Connection Guide more. Control less. Build trust or risk losing them. What’s been the hardest part of parenting as your kids get older?
At 3½, Parenting Becomes Shared Adventure
My son is 3 1/2. This is such a great age. It's the first time I feel like I'm having fun doing things *with* him as opposed to having fun and he's with me. We have favorite stories and activities. He helps...
Being Present Beats Addiction in Parenting
Presence, being there, is key to parenting. And what are drugs and addiction and unaddressed issues in our lives but means of not being there.
True Presence Beats Mere Physical Proximity
“Being there, but not there”—are you present or just physically close? Hear why presence matters: https://t.co/SyKAeVcsTF
Couples Misjudge Baby Care Split; Dads' Involvement Improves Outcomes
My lab asked pregnant couples to discuss their plans for sharing infant care. After birth, we brought them back to the lab. We discovered that couples do not accurately predict their division of baby care, and parents fare better when...
Kids Test Your Patience Like a Finish Line
Some people will get on your last nerve. Kids will run through your last nerve like it’s a finish line at the end of a race.
First‑time Parent’s Quick Guide to School Camping
Going on my son’s class camping trip next weekend. I’ve never been camping in my life. What do I need to know?
From First Date to Amazing Mom: Proud Journey
Sometimes at the end of a long day, when my wife is fully in her element as a mom, getting the kids to bed, brushing teeth, running around, doing a hundred things at once, I catch myself thinking about when...
Celebrating My Son's Unstoppable Soccer Passion
I love seeing my kids be passionate about something. Sports, Education, Drawing, Dance, Computers and programming. This post is to celebrate my kiddos soccer season. I’ve never seen a kid be so passionate about something. Keep going son. I will support...
Stress‑Free Parenting: Tools Every Dad Needs
Want practical tools for handling stress and showing up as the dad your kids need? This #podcast episode is for you: https://t.co/SyKAeVd0Jd
Boys Thrive When They See Father Love Mother
What children see at home shapes them more than anything they’re told. For boys especially, one of the strongest predictors of future success is watching their father love their mother. Not hearing about values, but seeing them lived out.
You’re Their Self‑Esteem Until They Find Their Own
You are their self esteem until they can find it in themselves. #4fitfatherhood #father #dad #FatherhoodJourney
Regret Comes From Forcing Kids when They’re Unwell
You’re not going to look back and say, oh, I’m so glad I forced them to go to school that one day when they weren’t feeling good, or that I didn’t bring them on that trip. @ryanholiday x samagerie
Married Dads Report Highest Life Satisfaction
But note well: It's married dads who are most satisfied with the lives they are living.
Fatherhood Reveals Life’s Finite Time, Inspires Celebration
“My son unlocked something else in me,” Miguel tells me. “It made it clear my time is finite and I want to celebrate every moment doing things for the people I love.” Miguel joined my podcast The Enterprise Zone to...
Fewer Children, More Parental Time: Cause or Choice?
We have fewer kids but we spend more lots more time on them. I’m curious about: 1. Causal direction. I suspect the modern dad-time requirement drives the count (personal experience) 2. How the pro-natalists (@lymanstoneky ) think about this tradeoff
Modern Dads Spend Four Times More Time Parenting
New newsletter: MODERN FATHERHOOD WOULD BE UNRECOGNIZABLE TO A 1950'S DAD Compared to their Boomer parents, childcare time among Millennial dads has more than doubled. Compared to their Silent Generation grandparents, it’s nearly quadrupled. You will be hard-pressed to find any part...
Know Your Hourly Value, Prioritize Presence Over Tasks
Take a minute today and calculate what an hour of your time is worth. Think about how much more present you could be for kids if there were less on your plate. You don't have to outsource everything, hire help...
Show Kids Hard Work, They’ll Tackle Anything
I don’t talk about dad stuff or parenting here much… but.. Let your kids watch you do hard things. Workouts, projects where you have no idea what you’re doing, the challenges you face… That way, they know they can tackle big things...
Religious, Family‑close Parents Receive Abundant Child‑care Support
"Trusting, religious people who live close to family get a lot of help with their kids" @FamStudies @lymanstoneky https://t.co/i40uhUmlhF
Family Happiness Beats Lavish Vacations; Live Below Your Means
Sure, you can spend £5,067 on a lavish holiday. Or, for you £22 you can: Get 100 x 2ps, 20 x 50ps and 10 x £1s - and have an absolute scream at the arcade. Your kids don’t give a sh** about: All inclusive...
Break Dad’s Parenting Patterns, Raise Differently
Ever found your dad’s voice coming out of your mouth? Break generational patterns in parenting by tuning in here: https://t.co/SyKAeVd0Jd
31 Days of Discipline Transforms Dads' Energy and Focus
May Dad Challenge starts May 4. This is for the dad who’s tired of saying “I’ll start soon.” No extremes. No gimmicks. Just discipline. ✅️ Up before 6am ✅️ Train 3–5x/week ✅️ 1 gallon of water daily ✅️ No fast food....
Redefine Success: Balance Work Wins with Home Wins
Do you measure your success at work but neglect your wins at home? Rethink your “dad scorecard” with insights from @MiteshKhatri: https://t.co/SyKAeVcsTF
On-Demand Car Podcasts Make Kids Learning Fun
Lessin Boys' Podcast -- i now just make these for my kids on-demand when they want to learn about something in the car, and they are REALLY fun.
Fatherhood's Pressure Trains You to Show up Imperfectly
Nobody told me becoming a dad would make me worse at everything... at first. Less sleep. Less time. Less margin for error. But here's what they really don't tell you: That pressure is the training. Your kid doesn't need a version of you that...
At 37, I Crave Kids' Time and Sleep
I'm 37 today and I have reached the point in life where all I want for my birthday is some extra time with my kids and a great night of sleep 😂
Early Healthy Habits Build Lifelong Athletic Longevity
Spent the weekend in Reno watching my daughter's volleyball team play match point after match point. They won. Next stop: Nationals in Indianapolis. Here's what I keep noticing on the sidelines: The kids who train hardest at 14 are the ones whose parents...
Self‑Improvement First: Key to Better Parenting
The best parenting advice? "Work on you first." Dive into fatherhood tools and stories from @MiteshKhatri: https://t.co/SyKAeVcsTF
Parenthood Turns Everyday Life Into Real‑Time Thriller
One thing I found recently is that I can’t watch suspense dramas anymore. Now that my kids are doing really challenging work… daily life feels like the ultimate cliffhanger. Will by son pass his instrument rating check flight? Will he join the...
Small Spaces Can Raise Kids; Size Myth Debunked
As someone raising an infant in a 900 sq ft apt, the idea that a 2000 sq ft house isn't big enough for children is just obviously absurd
Model Vulnerability at Home to Boost Kids' Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence starts at home. Learn how modeling vulnerability can build stronger bonds with your kids. Listen now: https://t.co/SyKAeVd0Jd
Cereal for Dinner? Kids Love It, No Guilt.
Don’t feel bad about having cereal for dinner, it’s literally your kids’ favorite thing you’ve cooked all month.
Kids Echo Parents' Unheard Feelings
"He just doesn't listen to me. Just like you." — Jessica on our younger son
Founders Can Thrive By Leaving Work at 5
In my 20’s, I used to work on Wall Street. People my age now (45) said they were working 70, 80, 90 hours a week for their families…but all their families actually wanted was their presence. They didn’t understand why their...
Kid's Library Find: Guide to Winning Arguments
god please not my ten year old checking a book on how to win arguments out from the library
Teach Kids Street Smarts via Balanced Gym Exposure
Taking my son to the boxing gym so he can get just close enough to the hood to know he shouldn't go there... But not so far away from it that he has zero street smarts. A good gym in an...ok part...