Skipping Naptime Was Worth It for Monster Truck Memories
Took my kids to see Hot Wheels Monster Trucks today. My only regret is letting them skip nap time 😅 (but worth it for the memories) https://t.co/NpT7oBVIh4
Early Goal, Kid Seeks Coach's Blessing for Flair
After scoring his second goal in the opening minutes of his soccer game, my son walked over to his coach on the sidelines and asked, “Permission to get fancy?” “Permission granted,” his coach replied. I have no idea what’s about...
Kids' Meltdowns Stem From Overtired, Dysregulated Nervous Systems
Most parents are not dealing with a “bad kid.” They’re dealing with an overtired, overstimulated, dysregulated nervous system. So these are 10 things I personally try not to normalize when it comes to kids’ sleep. Because poor sleep shows up as...
Bad Parent Coaching From the Stands Is the Worst
The only thing worse than a parent coaching from the stands is a parent coaching badly from the stands
Toddlers Mistake Olives for Grapes, Chew and Spit
My toddler has now chewed up and spit out five "grapes" because he's never heard of an olive and won't listen to reason.
Third‑grader Reading at Fifth‑grade Level: Hard Work Pays
Had a parent teacher conference today. My son is in 3rd grade reading at a 5th grade reading level. His teacher was just so proud. He asked me to play Golden in the car afterwards and I just cried.. We...
Even Kids Discover the U.S. Has a Congress
I was just helping my kid with their high school Gov homework, and was astonished to learn the United States has a Congress.
Commitment Means Unwavering Care, Not Just Sacrifice
“Gosh, it’s tough being a parent nowadays.” My nephew looked at me and asked, “Big Yiyi, what is commitment?” I tried to explain it in a way a 10-year-old could understand. “Hmm… it’s like your mum can’t suddenly wake up one day and say...
Daily Affirmation Shapes Sons and Daughters Into Good Men
This goes for sons and daughters but as a #girldad I make sure to do this as often as possible. Affirming and reaffirming them daily. While also teaching and showing them what a good man is and should be 📷: jaelthegreat...
Kids Want It, Then Fight It: Parenting Paradox
90% of parenting is just fighting with your kids to get them to go to an activity that they begged you to sign them up for.
Obsession with Jeweled Eggs Shattered His Family
His obsession with jewelled eggs destroyed his family When I was growing up, my mother used to refer to the egg as “your father’s ego”, while to the rest of the world it was known as the Argyle Library Egg by...
Finding Joy in Silly Morning Moments Together
Drove my daughter to school this morning mostly in silence until we saw a lady speed walking, just flailing her arms around, looking a bit silly. We both looked at each other and chucked. Me: Nice technique. 14: You go, Queen. Love our...
Kids' Brutal Honesty Exposes Parenting Dilemmas
Asked my 14 y/o daughter to please clean up the the mess she made in the kitchen and when I checked back with her later, she said, “Sorry, I didn’t clean the kitchen, Dad. I’m exhausted from school. Also, I...
Install CO Detectors in Every Bedroom and Floor
🚨Friendly dad reminder: If you have gas in your home, make sure you have carbon monoxide detectors. - One in every bedroom - One on every floor It’s one of the easiest ways to protect your family....
Discipline Today, Success Tomorrow: Teach Kids Early
The importance of teaching kids that discipline leads to long-term benefits. From the latest Office Hours episode.
Providing Is Just the Start; Real Work Follows
There's so much more than providing. Provision is the cost of admission in a lot of cases. Ther real work happens after that. 📷: @bedroskeuilian #Father #dad #husband #provider #fatherhood fatherfigure man manhood 4fitfatherhood fatherforward
Family Fun Persists Despite Oregon's Stormy Beach Weather
Had a good time with my son in Oregon despite Cannon Beach having 60mph winds and rain https://t.co/nlVQkLDzbg
Fatherhood: Unspoken Struggles, Unmatched Joy
How do you explain a feeling like this? You don’t. It’s like trying to explain water without saying wet. It doesn’t land unless you’ve lived it. Being a dad will test you. It will stretch you. Some days feel like you’re drowning. Then you realize… you can...
Kids' Best Investment: Time, Not Pokemon Packs
This dad spent $1,750 on Pokemon cards for his kid's 9th birthday. That's 10 shares of $NTDOY — the company that makes Pokemon. $1,750 invested at 10% growth for 9 years = $4,100. The cards will be in a shoebox by Christmas. Parents, wake...
Free‑Range Childhood Vanishes Amid Parental, Legal, Social Pressures
"The Quiet Disappearance of the Free-Range Childhood" When can a kid play outside alone? 2 parents, 1 stranger & the state collide. By @BigThink & Stephen Johnson Sums up a lot of the work of Diane Redleaf, Peter Gray, @JonHaidt, @DavidDelugas & me! https://t.co/ialHO40DHR
Fatherhood: Tough Challenges, Unmatched Joy
Being a dad is hard but it’s one of the best things ever. ( cc @brentrichard_ )
Prioritizing Life over Work as New Parent
Work to live, don’t live to work Biggest change for me as I get older and enter early parenthood
One in Seven Men Lack Close Friendships, Need Emotional Safety
‼️1 in 7 men don’t have a single close friend. You read that right. And honestly- it’s probably higher. This conversation goes deeper into what it means to raise boys with both strength and emotional safety, and why so many...
Respectful Disagreement Strengthens Bonds and Sets Example
"Learning to disagree with respect can sometimes bring us closest together. And even if it doesn’t, it is still the example we need to set for our kids." Tell Me Where I’m Wrong: Inviting Challenge for Shared Growth #ForwardTogether https://t.co/hzItqV07AT https://t.co/TAiojqsMeN
Sick Dad Still Cheering on Son's Gymnastics Victory
Last week I had a stomach bug. Over the weekend I was at about 75% & saw my son kill it on his gymnastics meet. 1st place in all 3 events. Sunday I was nauseous all day. Today I got...
Kids' Logic: Pickles Aren’t Food, Even When Hungry
10yo: (carrying not-quite-empty breakfast plate into kitchen) I’m done, my tummy hurts. Me: Okay. 10yo: Can I have a pickle? Me: What? I thought your tummy hurts? 10yo: Pickles aren’t food.
Firstborn Prep vs Second: Chaos Meets Convenience
Picture day for the 1st kid: (Haircut booked the day before, outfit purchased & picked in advance, Aquaphor applied to full face the night before to ensure proper hydration) Picture day for the 2nd kid: (Wipe face, wrestle into car seat,...
Parenting ADHD: Misreading Behaviors Fuels Unnecessary Discipline
As a dad without ADHD parenting someone *with* ADHD, I cannot stress enough how frustrating and downright shameful it is when I discipline my son for what I *think* is non-ADHD behavior, only to then read an article or see...
Guide, Don't Yell: Connection Beats Control
Remember- your children need your guidance, not your yelling. Your connection with them matters more than temporary control.
Exaggeration Makes Kids Take Things Too Literally
The drawback to being prone to exaggeration is that sometimes your kids take you literally and brush their teeth five times back to back
Finding Comfort in Shared Memories After Dad’s Passing
Back today after being out of commission for a while. I lost my dad about 10 days ago. We were close. I knew the day would come, he was declining health-wise, but it didn't soften the blow. But he lived...
Playing Soccer With
Just played soccer with my kids all evening and my heart is full. They had so much fun showing off their kicking skills and scoring goals against me. Fatherhood is truly special 🥰
Your Emotional Presence Shapes Your Daughter's Future
The way you show up emotionally today shapes how your daughter shows up in the world tomorrow. Make it count. 🎧 Listen now: https://t.co/i8ovzOcVOa #Legacy #DadsAndDaughters
Mulligans: Giving Kids a Second‑chance Lesson
Playing a round of mini-golf with my family and the first mistake I made was teaching my daughters about “mulligans.”
Free Guides & Printables to Fund My Daughter's Future
Hi. I’m James and I make stuff to raise a little nest egg for my daughter. From guides and handy downloads to printable stuff. No need to buy anything, but it’d be cool if you shared or something. https://www.etsy.com/shop/CoolCanadianArt
Travel Chaos Makes Business Trips Unbearable
I am about to cancel all my pending (important) business travel because the hellscape I’ve gone through to travel for my son’s spring break is just not worth it.
Forgive and Thank Dad for Unseen Lessons
Forgive your father for the things you did not understand when you were too young to understand them. And thank him for the things you did not appreciate until you were old enough to struggle with them yourself.
Even Babies Teach Timing: Pause Before Posting
I was moments away from commenting on a bad faith publishing take on here and then my baby projectile spit up on my phone, and I feel like there’s a lesson here.
Share Real Moments, Build Lifelong Trust with Your Daughter
Today’s challenge: Share something real with your daughter. Even something small can build lifelong trust. 🎧 Listen: https://t.co/i8ovzOcnYC #DadsMatter
Fathers' Brains Adapt to Babies Like Mothers'
I swear I can hear my newborn cry even when I'm in the shower with the water running and he is in a completely different room. It sounds impossible but it happens every time. Pregnancy hormones rewire your brain to be...
Escaping Family Duties Tightens Men’s Stress, Not Relieves
The Lie: Avoiding the responsibilities of providing, protecting & parenting for a family was supposed to free men “of the shackles of stress, sorrow & self-loathing.” “Instead, it has tightened them.” @realDailyWire https://t.co/76ZKOITyfe
Teach Kids Clean‑up Before Beach Fun
How i spend my holiday. Bring kids to hidden beach at Batu Kawan. Told my kids, pick up the rubbish first before we enjoy ourselves. Also pickup a lot siput, cooked for dinner. Then go for nearby night market and...
Real Dads Matter More than Perfect Ones
Connection > Perfection Your daughter doesn’t need a perfect dad—she needs a real one. 🎧 https://t.co/i8ovzOcVOa #Fatherhood #RealTalk
Defining Modern Masculine Rite Of
Men: If you had the honor of putting on a rite of passage initiation ceremony for a younger male you loved and respected, what would it entail? What marks the threshold from adolescent consciousness into full masculinity? Let’s chat below. I’m tryin...
Celebrate Courage: Vulnerability Becomes Her Strength
When your daughter shares something hard… Celebrate her courage. That’s how she learns vulnerability is strength. 🎧 Listen: https://t.co/i8ovzOcVOa #ParentingWins
Free Play Fuels Learning: Kids Thrive Without Formal Teaching
Proud to be on this podcast with the man who made me understand the incredible value of free play -- and how much kids are learning even when not being "taught." That is, the inspirational Peter Gray: https://t.co/PzIhPVqRxR
Parents Drown in Endless School Communication Channels
MODERN LIFE FOR PARENTS: "I get two different sets of weekly emails (one from the classroom teachers, one from the school), plus there’s a PTO email list, an occasional announcement email list, an informal Whatsapp group, a formal Whatsapp group and...
Daily Dad Offers Timeless Parenting Wisdom
Todays excerpt from The Daily Dad: 366 Meditations on Parenting, Love, and Raising Great Kids
Honest Talk Today Builds Stronger Father‑Daughter Bonds
Want a stronger relationship with your daughter? Start with one honest conversation today. 🎧 https://t.co/i8ovzOcnYC #FamilyConnection #DadLife
Japanese Kids Walk to School Solo at Age Five
LOVE this @Parents piece on worldwide parenting norms. "The American attitude that kids need to be monitored at all times would balk, but in Japan, kids get themselves to and from school—either by walking or by public transit—as young as 5." More...