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Ep 1780Are You Showing Them How To Be a Student?
We have to show them we have not graduated, we are not on summer break, and we have not arrived at the final destination of education. 📖 Preorder the final book in Ryan Holiday's The Stoic Virtues Series: "Wisdom Takes Work": https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/wisdom-takes-work📚 The Four Stoic Virtues: Justice, Temperance, Wisdom, Courage, are timeless keys to living your best life. The Daily Stoic is releasing a limited collector’s edition set of all four books signed and numbered, with a title page identifying these books as part of the only printing of this series. PLUS we're including one of the notecards Ryan used while writing the series. Pre-order the Limited Edition Stoic Virtues Series Today! | https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/stoic-virtuesGive yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Become a member of The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/societyMasterClass | Get 15% off any annual membership at MasterClass.com/RyanHoliday✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 1779We Can Be Heroes, Too
It is said that no man is a hero to his valet. It could also be said that many an accomplished and heroic parent is resented (or feared) at home. Because like the valet, family sees the real person behind closed doors. Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Become a member of The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/societyMasterClass | Get 15% off any annual membership at MasterClass.com/RyanHoliday✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 1778THIS Is One Of The Best Skills You Can Give Your Children | Melinda Wenner Moyer
Why is self-compassion so hard to practice, and even harder to teach our kids? In this episode, best-selling author Melinda Wenner Moyer shares the three key components of self-compassion and explains how nurturing this skill in children can help them grow resilient, confident, and kind—while positively shaping the world around them.Melinda Wenner Moyer is an award-winning journalist whose work explores the intersection of science and everyday life. Her work deep dives into subjects that have both scientific and societal implications, addressing issues that are relevant to parents, families, and the general public. Buy the audiobook of Hello Cruel World! here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/751131/hello-cruel-world-by-melinda-wenner-moyer/audio/📚 Grab signed copies of both How To Raise Kids Who Aren’t Assholes and Hello Cruel World! at The Painted Porch Follow Melinda on Instagram @ MelindaWMoyer and check out her substack, Now What?Audio excerpted with permission of Penguin Random House Audio from HELLO, CRUEL WORLD! by Melinda Wenner Moyer, read by the author. © Melinda Wenner Moyer ℗ 2025 Penguin Random House, LLC. All rights reserved. 🎥 Watch Melinda Wenner Moyer's FULL episode on The Daily Stoic YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvXZMrLZiyIGive yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/society💪 Go to livemomentous.com and use promo code DAILYDAD to get 35% off your first subscription!✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 1777You Won’t Do It For Them?
For someone else, we’ll do it because they ask, because it’s a social obligation, because, because, because. But then when it’s our kids...📖 Preorder the final book in Ryan Holiday's The Stoic Virtues Series: "Wisdom Takes Work": https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/wisdom-takes-workGive yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/society💪 Go to livemomentous.com and use promo code DAILYDAD to get 35% off your first subscription!✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 1776Above All, And Beyond All, Give Them This
We all worry about helping our kids. Sometimes we worry we don’t know exactly how to help them. Sometimes we worry if we’re helping too much—or not enough.📖 Preorder the final book in Ryan Holiday's The Stoic Virtues Series: "Wisdom Takes Work": https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/wisdom-takes-workGive yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/societyProtect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get your free quote at Ethos.com/STOIC✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 1775It’s Always Coming And Going
We’ll never do this, never be here, never see them again. So shake the sleep from your eyes, shrug off the frustration or the fear and just be present.📖 Preorder the final book in Ryan Holiday's The Stoic Virtues Series: "Wisdom Takes Work": https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/wisdom-takes-workGive yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/societyProtect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get your free quote at Ethos.com/STOIC✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 1774Show Them How To Do This
Curiosity isn't just for children—it's a lifelong pursuit that brings joy, fulfillment, and wisdom. And like any worthwhile pursuit, it requires intention and effort.📖 Preorder the final book in Ryan Holiday's The Stoic Virtues Series: "Wisdom Takes Work": https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/wisdom-takes-workGive yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/societyTinker, create and innovate with KiwiCo! Get 50% off at KiwiCo.com with code DAILYDAD✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 1773Want Them To Listen? Do This.
You want them to listen. You want them to respect you. What’s the secret?Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/societyTinker, create and innovate with KiwiCo! Get 50% off at KiwiCo.com with code DAILYDAD✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 1771Raise Kids Who LOVE Sports, Not Just Winning | Candace Parker & Ryan Holiday
How do you get your kids into sports without pushing them too hard, or worse, making them hate it? In this episode, Ryan sits down with one of the greatest athletes of all time, Candace Parker, to talk about parenting, competition, and what sports really teach us and our kids.Candace Parker is one of the most influential athletes of all time. After being selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2008 WNBA Draft by the Los Angeles Sparks, following a champion career at Tennessee, Parker went on to become the first player to earn WNBA MVP and Rookie of the Year honors in the same season, win three WNBA championship titles, and take home two Olympic gold medals. Listen to Candace Parker’s full episode on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or watch it on YouTubeFollow Candace on Instagram and X @CandaceParker📚 The Can-Do Mindset: How to Cultivate Resilience, Follow Your Heart, and Fight for Your Passions by Candace Parker Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/societyVessi | Get an instant 15% off your first purchase at Vessi.com/DAILYDAD. With a 1-year warranty and worry-free 30-day returns, you're covered for every journey.✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 1772Show Them How To Do This
We can’t make them a specific kind of genius. But we can make them smart…Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/societyTinker, create and innovate with KiwiCo! Get 50% off at KiwiCo.com with code DAILYDAD✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 1770Do This While You Still Can
Thankfully, right now, in this moment, you’re not pinned under a tractor. You’re not on a plane that’s about to crash. You know that you have the power and capacity to speak your piece. Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/society🏛 All time can be quality time. Get your own Tempus Fugit Medallion to remind yourself of this at The Daily Dad Store: https://store.dailydad.com/Vessi | Get an instant 15% off your first purchase at Vessi.com/DAILYDAD. With a 1-year warranty and worry-free 30-day returns, you're covered for every journey.✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 1769This Is Always The Remedy
Show your kids that it's possible to control how you react.🪙 Carry The Daily Stoic Pause & Reflect Medallion as a reminder to pause. A pause creates space. A pause creates clarity. A pause can change everything. | Grab The Daily Stoic Pause & Reflect Medallion at dailystoic.com/pauseGive yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/societyTinker, create and innovate with KiwiCo! Get 50% off at KiwiCo.com with code DAILYDAD✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 1768It Goes From ‘Watch Me!’ to ‘Get Out!’ Real Quick
Take the invitation while it’s still being offered. Give your attention while it’s still desired. Because soon enough it won’t be.🏛 All time can be quality time. Get your own Tempus Fugit Medallion to remind yourself of this at The Daily Dad Store: https://store.dailydad.com/Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/societyHiya Health | Get 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/dailydad ✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 1767This Is All You Can Do
We are not going to be perfect. We are going to fall short. Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/societyHiya Health | Get 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/dailydad ✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 176631 Books A Parent Should Read (The Ultimate Reading List)
Instead of learning by trial and error, you want to learn from the trials and errors of others. You want to learn from the experiences of others. Nowhere is this more important than parenting. So in today's episode, Ryan shares his favorite books about parenting and the lessons that resonated with him. 👉 Check out all the books mentioned in this video here: https://www.thepaintedporch.com/collections/parenting-books 📚 Sign up for Ryan’s free monthly reading list newsletter: https://ryanholiday.net/the-reading-list/🎥 Watch more content like this on The Daily Dad YouTube Channel | https://www.youtube.com/@DailyDadYT/videosGive yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/societyFITBOD | Join Fitbod today to get your personalized workout plan. Get 25% off your subscription or try the app for free for 7 days at Fitbod.me/DAILYDAD✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 1765Can You Give Them This?
We have to do this. We can give them this unusual advantage.Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/societyFITBOD | Join Fitbod today to get your personalized workout plan. Get 25% off your subscription or try the app for free for 7 days at Fitbod.me/DAILYDAD✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 1764Is This Fixing Anything?
This is what kids do. They cut corners. They value the wrong things. They don't put the effort in. As parents, this bothers us.🪙 Carry The Daily Stoic Pause & Reflect Medallion as a reminder to pause. A pause creates space. A pause creates clarity. A pause can change everything. | Grab The Daily Stoic Pause & Reflect Medallion at dailystoic.com/pauseGive yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/society80,000 Hours | To get started planning a career that works on one of the world’s most pressing problems, sign up now at 80000 hours.org/DAILYDAD ✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 1763This Is Why We Teach History
Human history is dark. It’s full of evil and hypocrisy. And this is what we send our kids to school to learn about? 🎥 Watch Wright Thompson’s FULL interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qSqE7lvrzX0📚 Pick up copies of The Barn and Wright Thompson’s other books,The Cost of These Dreams, Pappyland, at The Painted Porch | https://www.thepaintedporch.com/Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/society80,000 Hours | To get started planning a career that works on one of the world’s most pressing problems, sign up now at 80000 hours.org/DAILYDAD ✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 1762Why Do You Think It Will Be Worth It?
We say we’re doing all this for our families, but are we?Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/societyHead to ZBiotics.com/DAILYDAD and use the code DAILYDAD at checkout for 15% off!✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 1761Why Did You Expect Anything Else?
You had an expectation and then you met reality. Welcome to being a parent.Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/societyHead to ZBiotics.com/DAILYDAD and use the code DAILYDAD at checkout for 15% off!✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 1758Talking About Taylor Swift Turned Into a Parenting Lesson | Ryan and Sam Holiday
Taylor Swift, book deadlines, and parenting—this episode covers it all. Ryan and Sam dive into the pressure to keep producing, the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and how their kids have turned Ryan’s public recognition into a game.📖 Preorder the final book in Ryan Holiday's The Stoic Virtues Series: "Wisdom Takes Work": https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/wisdom-takes-workGive yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/societyMasterClass | Get 15% off any annual membership at MasterClass.com/RYANHOLIDAY✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 1760Isn’t This What We Want Ourselves?
They doubt themselves. They wonder where they fit in, whether they matter. It’s our job to help them with this. Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/societyMasterClass | Get 15% off any annual membership at MasterClass.com/RYANHOLIDAY✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 1759We Have To Do This For Them
We have to show our kids that we’re never done exploring what’s possible, that we haven’t stopped asking why. 📖 Preorder the final book in Ryan Holiday's The Stoic Virtues Series: "Wisdom Takes Work": https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/wisdom-takes-work📚 The Four Stoic Virtues: Justice, Temperance, Wisdom, Courage, are timeless keys to living your best life. The Daily Stoic is releasing a limited collector’s edition set of all four books signed and numbered, with a title page identifying these books as part of the only printing of this series. PLUS we're including one of the notecards Ryan used while writing the series. Pre-order the Limited Edition Stoic Virtues Series Today! | https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/stoic-virtuesGive yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/societyVessi | Get an instant 15% off your first purchase at Vessi.com/DAILYDAD✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 1757Who Decides Who Gets What?
We are in control of our lives. Let’s demonstrate it. Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/societyVessi | Get an instant 15% off your first purchase at Vessi.com/DAILYDAD✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 1756Yelling Doesn’t Undo It, You Know
Remember your children need your guidance, not your yelling. Your connection with them matters more than temporary control.🪙 Carry The Daily Stoic Pause & Reflect Medallion as a reminder to pause. A pause creates space. A pause creates clarity. A pause can change everything. | Grab The Daily Stoic Pause & Reflect Medallion at dailystoic.com/pauseGive yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/societyTinker, create and innovate with KiwiCo! Get 50% off at KiwiCo.com with code DAILYDAD✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 1755This Is What They Were Thinking
Understand—and remember—that they are where they are, are who they are. They are developing. They are experiencing. They are figuring stuff out.Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/society Tinker, create and innovate with KiwiCo! Get 50% off at KiwiCo.com with code DAILYDAD✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 1753Every Question Is an Invitation — Accept It | Ryan Holiday
A seemingly simple question about Godzilla sparked an engaging conversation between Ryan and his son. Ryan shares how he approached explaining complex concepts in a way that his son can understand and the importance of seizing moments to connect and explore complicated ideas together.Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/societyProtect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get your free quote at Ethos.com/STOIC✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 1754Would You Do It Again?
They knew that was off-limits. They should have listened. So you made a thing of it. Not an argument with your spouse, but a lecture, a harsh word, a reprimand with your kids.🪙 Carry The Daily Stoic Pause & Reflect Medallion as a reminder to pause. A pause creates space. A pause creates clarity. A pause can change everything. | Grab The Daily Stoic Pause & Reflect Medallion at dailystoic.com/pauseGive yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/societySmartCredit | Start with your 7-day trial at SmartCredit.com/DAILYDAD✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 1752Is Your Ego Distracting You From This?
By focusing on the problems other people’s egos are causing we excuse ourselves from looking in the mirror at our own.📚 The ebook edition of Ryan Holiday's Ego Is the Enemy is just $1.99 for a limited time only!Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/societyProtect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get your free quote at Ethos.com/STOIC✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 1751It’s Not As Important As You Tell Yourself
So many of the things we sacrifice our time and presence for don’t end up mattering in the end—while the things we skip, the people we leave behind, are often what we most wish we could have back in the end.Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/societySmartCredit | Start with your 7-day trial at SmartCredit.com/DAILYDAD✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 1750Do Not Make Them This
Find some other way to fill yourself up, find some other little buddy—it’s not their job or their responsibility. Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/societyAura Frames | Save on the perfect gift by visiting https://auraframes.com/ to get $35-off plus free shipping on their best-selling Carver Mat frame with promo code DAILYDAD✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 1749Look Always For This Silver Lining
We don’t have to like or even seek out this situation where we are but we can like the byproduct of it, we can choose to accept the gift it is giving us—a chance to spend more time with people we love. Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/societyAura Frames | Save on the perfect gift by visiting https://auraframes.com/ to get $35-off plus free shipping on their best-selling Carver Mat frame with promo code DAILYDAD ✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 1745The New Family Member Who Changed Everything | Ryan and Sam Holiday
What started as a reluctant “yes” turned into one of the biggest - and best - changes to the Holiday family’s life. Ryan and Sam share what happened when a new dog joined the mix, from surprising parenting lessons to the unexpected ways it’s helped their kids grow.Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/societyVessi | Get an instant 15% off your first purchase at Vessi.com/DAILYDAD✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 1748Don’t Rush Through This
We are rushing from another bedtime we’ll never get back. To the end of one of only 18 or 20 summers we’ll have with them under our roof. We’re rushing away from right now.🏛 All time can be quality time. Get your own Tempus Fugit Medallion to remind yourself of this at The Daily Dad Store: https://store.dailydad.com/Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/society💪 Go to livemomentous.com and use promo code DAILYDAD to get 35% off your first subscription!✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 1747They Can’t Live On Leftovers
Commute. Office. Commute. Then the obligatory phone calls and emails that trickle in through the evenings and the weekends. What does your family get then?Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/society💪 Go to livemomentous.com and use promo code DAILYDAD to get 35% off your first subscription!✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 1746It’s Going To Take How Long They Take
You can rush them. You can ride them. You can make them feel like absolute garbage about it. Or, you know, you could just...Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/societyVessi | Get an instant 15% off your first purchase at Vessi.com/DAILYDAD✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 1744We Are Indispensable (Just Not Like We Think)
We tell ourselves that we’re indispensable. That our presence is absolutely necessary. And you know what? We’re right. 🎥 Watch Ron Chernow’s episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvSgng0jogo🎙️Listen to A Special Father-Son Afternoon | Ryan Holiday Takes His Son To Hamilton on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/societyMasterClass | Get 15% off any annual membership at MasterClass.com/DAILYDAD✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 1743Can You Manage This Effectively?
It’s not a question of whether your kids will ever feel stressed. The question is how will they respond to these everyday stressors?Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/societyMasterClass | Get 15% off any annual membership at MasterClass.com/DAILYDAD✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 1741This Is What You’ll Remember Most | Ryan Holiday
Ryan's back from 27 days in Greece, and he’s got stories. A bee sting to the throat, a jellyfish sting, lost luggage, and a nearly missed flight… all while trying to stay calm with two young kids. In this solo episode, he shares what went wrong, what went right, and why the best parenting lessons happen when nothing goes according to plan.Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/societyPESTIE | Protect your home from bugs with Pestie. Go to pestie.com/dad for an extra 10% off your order! Tinker, create and innovate with KiwiCo! Get up to 50% off your first crate at KiwiCo.com with code DAILYDAD✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 1742You Found It. Do You Not See That?
We have the treasure. This is the adventure. The rhythms of family life. Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/societyPESTIE | Protect your home from bugs with Pestie. Go to pestie.com/dad for an extra 10% off your order!Tinker, create and innovate with KiwiCo! Get up to 50% off your first crate at KiwiCo.com with code DAILYDAD✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 1739You Can Teach…And You Can Learn
Sure, we can talk all we want. We can have great conversations. We can give them a great lecture. But what matters is what we model.HIYA | Go to hiyahealth.com/DAILYDAD to receive 50% off your first order! Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/society✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 1740Who Is Actually The Important One?
You think you’re a hard worker, yet here you are neglecting your most important job.🎥 Watch Ron Chernow’s episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvSgng0jogo🎙️ Listen to A Special Father-Son Afternoon | Ryan Holiday Takes His Son To Hamilton on Apple Podcasts or Spotify HIYA | Go to hiyahealth.com/DAILYDAD to receive 50% off your first order!Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/society✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 1738Lead Them This Way
Not all readers are great parents but all great parents are readers. We have to be.If you are struggling to put down the phone and pick up a book instead, try the Daily Stoic Read to Lead Challenge. Since it first launched in 2019, Read to Lead has been our most popular challenge, taken on by almost ten thousand people.Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Become a Founding Member of The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/society ✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 1737Don’t Let This Get You
Let’s focus on getting better, let’s focus on learning from what happened—not feeling guilty and awful and like the worst parent in the world because of what happened.Give yourself the ultimate gift of tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/society✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 1736A Simple Family Hike Became a Parenting Lesson Ryan Holiday Will Never Forget
What started as a simple hike on a remote Greek island turned into one of the most meaningful moments of the Holiday family’s trip. In today’s episode, Ryan reflects on what happens when you stop rushing your kids and start following them instead. Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Become a Founding Member of The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/societyHead to ZBiotics.com/DAILYDAD and use the code DAILYDAD at checkout for 15% off! ✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 1735This Is All They Need
Kids will humble us like that. We think we’re so important.Head to ZBiotics.com/DAILYDAD and use the code DAILYDAD at checkout for 15% off! ✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 1734Take The Break
Why do we do this to ourselves? Why can’t we take the break? Why can’t we take the hand that’s being offered? 🎥 Watch Ron Chernow’s episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvSgng0jogo📚 Grab signed copies of Ron Chernow’s books about Mark Twain, Alexander Hamilton, George Washington, Ulysses S. Grant, and John D. Rockefeller, at The Painted Porch. Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/society SmartCredit | Start with your 7-day trial at SmartCredit.com/DAILYDAD ✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 1733This Is Why They’re Like This
Why aren’t they listening? Why are they so loud? Why do they make such a huge mess? The answer should be obvious: They are like this because they are kids!Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/society ✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 1732Spare Them Either Extreme
The key is balance. We want our kids to work hard, but not at the cost of their well-being. Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/society ✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 1731There’s Nothing Common About This
We are so lucky. Not everyone gets this. Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/society SmartCredit | Start with your 7-day trial at SmartCredit.com/DAILYDAD ✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.