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 cynicism, even with real issues. https://t.co/VBJ3cpyERr
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
Don't Stifle Kids' Passions over Fear of Mess
Life is too short to nix your children's interests because you don't want to del with mess afterward.
Prioritize Small Moments to Stay Connected with Your Daughter
How do you stay close to your daughter as life gets busy? Start here. https://t.co/ul8gmLgMr1 #DadAdvice
Intentional Small Actions Create Impact; Stay Connected
You don’t need hours to make an impact—just intention. This episode shares simple ways to stay connected. https://t.co/ul8gmLhkgz #FamilyFirst
Parent Fears Reliving Childhood with Son's Smash Request
My son, 8, told me he wanted to get Super Smash Bros…not gon lie, I had flashbacks. I don't wanna have to do him like that 😭
Kids Sprint Opposite Ways, Chaos Captured Live
Live footage of me when my 4 y/o elopes in one direction & my 2 y/o takes off in the other. 🤣
Own Mistakes, Learn, and Never Repeat Them
My dad who passed in 2011 from a quick cancer left me with 1 saying I think about every day “You’re going to fuck up, but that’s how you learn. The important thing is to just not do it again.” Agency...
Dads Matter, Even From Miles Away
Dads—your voice, your interest, your presence still matter… even from miles away. Tune in: https://t.co/ul8gmLgMr1 #Fathers
Even $1.2M Earners Question Leaving for Family
$1.2M combined income. Both professional executives. Both smart with money in most ways. She told me she wanted to leave her job. Spend more time with the kids before they got too old. "We can afford it. Right?"
Police Twice Check Kansas Family After Kids Left Alone
Their Children Were Alone Outside. So Police Visited the Family—Twice. (This was in a Kansas town of 5000!) https://t.co/EDZeahzN8z via @reason #LetGrow
Parenting Now, Sleep Training Later—Partner's Turn
Just spent 20 minutes patting my 4 year old’s back until she fell asleep. Her future husband can deal with the sleep training.
Simple Rewards Make Kids Finish Their Food
Kids are so lucky. I wish someone would tell me "you better finish that pizza if you want ice cream."
Kids Redefine ‘Extraordinary’ as Even More Ordinary
My son’s making the impassioned case that “extraordinary” means something is even more ordinary than usual and although my evidence is strong—“that’s not what it means”—I’m still somehow losing the argument.
Counting Down to Freedom From Decades of Daycare Bills
i've been paying hundreds a month for daycare or after-school care for one or both of my kids for the last 16 years. that will end in june, and i'm basically counting the days at this point.
Choosing Joyful Validation Over Frustration in Parenting
"I’m there for joyful experience, not frustration. My son likes to gloat a little—nay, a lot. In the spirit of validation, I say as enthusiastically as possible: 'Yes, honey, thank you so much. It wouldn’t have been a lot of...
Teen Expects Mom to Drive 3 Hours for Charger
My 16 y/o daughter got up early to take a bus to a band contest 1.5 hours away. When she arrived, she called me at work to ask me to bring her a phone charger, appearing surprised it would take...
You Can Be a Savage Founder and Father
💯 agree that motherhood should be high status again. But I think an even MORE important message, esp coming from high profile investors is: “You can be a savage, whether early stage employee or founder AND a husband and father …...
Greatest Musician's Top Role: Parent, Not Performer
Even the greatest musician of all time is more important as a parent to his children than he is an artist to the world.