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Ep 1680You Make Debts Your Children Must Pay

Our children and grandchildren will live in the world created by your choices. 📕 Grab a copy of the leatherbound edition of The Daily Dad and learn how you can provide the structure and support to help your kids discover who they are today! Tinker, create and innovate with KiwiCo! Get $15 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.

May 30, 20254 min

Ep 1679It Takes As Long As It Takes

You don’t have the average kid. You have your kid. They have their own timetable, their own schedule, their own journey. 🎥 Watch Dr. Edith Eger’s interview on The Daily Stoic Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZHbBxW07ME 📕 Grab a copy of the leatherbound edition of The Daily Dad and learn how you can provide the structure and support to help your kids discover who they are today! Vessi | 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.

May 29, 20254 min

Ep 1678Everyday A Little Goes Away

Our kids don’t grow up at some point, they are growing up. Vessi | 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.

May 28, 20253 min

Ep 1677Teach Them To Be Tough (But Practical)

We want our kids to be tough…but only as tough as a situation calls for. We want them to be practical too, to use their brains as well as their brawn, their words as well as their will. A happy, healthy, resilient life requires a balance of both. Our Luctor Et Emergo Medallion will help you remember to slow down and take advantage of teachable moments with your children. Grab your Luctor Et Emergo Medallion at our Daily Dad store! Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get your free quote at Ethos.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.

May 27, 20255 min

Ep 1676Epithets For Your Kid

What kind of kid are you attempting to move them toward with the choices you make as parents? 📕 Grab a copy of the leatherbound edition of The Daily Dad and learn how you can provide the structure and support to help your kids discover who they are today! Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get your free quote at Ethos.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.

May 26, 20253 min

Ep 1675Curious Kids Are Built, Not Born | Ryan Holiday

In today’s solo episode, Ryan shares how he sparks curiosity in his kids—using long car rides, AI-read articles, and spontaneous learning moments. From capybaras to Paul Revere, learn how following their interests turns into real-world adventures. MasterClass | 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.

May 24, 202514 min

Ep 1674They Deserve This Intervention

Our job is to help them see what they do not see (which is so often how what they are doing affects people other than them). 🎥 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/ MasterClass | 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.

May 23, 20254 min

Ep 1673They See Through It All

They’re not so easily impressed. They don’t appreciate the trappings of your success. They don’t care much for status or seniority. 📕 Grab a copy of the leatherbound edition of The Daily Dad and learn how you can provide the structure and support to help your kids discover who they are today! 📖 Looking for a Father’s Day gift? Check out Storyworth Memoirs and save $10 on your first purchase here: storyworth.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.

May 22, 20255 min

Ep 1672Where Are You Rushing To?

We’re going to wish it away? Because we think something better lies in the future? 🏛 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/ 📖 Looking for a Father’s Day gift? Check out Storyworth Memoirs and save $10 on your first purchase here: storyworth.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.

May 21, 20255 min

Ep 1671They Are Not Miniature Versions of You

Our job as parents isn't to create mini-mes or to force our interests and passions onto our children. Our role is to support their unique interests, and to be fully present as they explore their own path in life. 📕 Grab a copy of the leatherbound edition of The Daily Dad and learn how you can provide the structure and support to help your kids discover who they are today! PESTIE | Protect your home from bugs with Pestie. Go to pestie.com/dad for an extra 10% off your order! ✉️ 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.

May 20, 20254 min

Ep 1670Neither Of You Know It Yet

Here you are, today, acting like it’s not happening. Here you are acting like you have forever, like it will always be this way. 📕 Grab a copy of Papyrus by Irene Vallejo at The Painted Porch: https://www.thepaintedporch.com/ PESTIE | Protect your home from bugs with Pestie. Go to pestie.com/dad for an extra 10% off your order! ✉️ 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.

May 19, 20254 min

Ep 1669You’re Modeling THIS Every Day | Bonnie Tsui and Ryan Holiday

One of the biggest predictors of your kids’ long-term health is how you take care of yourself. They’re watching how you eat, move, rest, and handle life more than you think. Swimmer, surfer, and author Bonnie Tsui joins Ryan to talk about how the way you live sets the tone for how your kids will care for themselves.Bonnie Tsui is a journalist, New York Times contributor, swimmer, surfer, and the author of Why We Swim, and On Muscle. Follow Bonnie on Instagram @BonnieTsui8 and check out more of her work at www.bonnietsui.com 📚 Grab signed copies of Why We Swim at The Painted Porch and be sure to check out her new book On Muscle. 🎥 Watch Bonnie Tsui's FULL episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2CetyOAu3A Vuori is an investment in your happiness! Get 20% off your FIRST purchase at vuori.com/DAILYDAD Artkive | Go to ArtkiveBox.com and use code DAILYDAD for 25 DOLLARS off your box ✉️ 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.

May 17, 202515 min

Ep 1668It’s Good That It Went This Way

If they’d been more like you, you might have had an easier time fooling yourself—fooling yourself that they were an extension of you, that you had a say in who and what they did with their time and their life. 📔 Get a signed leatherbound edition of The Daily Dad here: dailydad.com/leather Vuori is an investment in your happiness! Get 20% off your FIRST purchase at vuori.com/DAILYDAD Artkive | Go to ArtkiveBox.com and use code DAILYDAD for 25 DOLLARS off your box ✉️ 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.

May 16, 20257 min

Ep 1667You Must Seed This Habit

You must seed this habit. You must make sure you water it too and do your best never to stamp it out just because you're tired or because the question is inappropriate. MasterClass | 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.

May 15, 20254 min

Ep 1666It’s Coming Apart In Your Hands

You have it right now. Your child’s childhood is happening 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/ 📕 Grab a copy of Papyrus by Irene Vallejo at The Painted Porch: https://www.thepaintedporch.com/ MasterClass | 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.

May 14, 20254 min

Ep 1665Why Be A Ghost?

Every parent has a choice: Will we be an ancestor to our children…or a ghost? 📚 Books mentioned:Churchill & Son by Josh Ireland The Daily Dad by Ryan Holiday Momentous | Head to livemomentous.com and use code DAILYDAD for 35% off your first subscription ✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 13, 20254 min

Ep 1664Do You Give Them This?

The everyday magic. The special little expressions only they make. The priceless moments that make up childhood. Momentous | Head to livemomentous.com and use code DAILYDAD for 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.

May 12, 20253 min

Ep 166210 Reminders to Put Your Kids First

In today’s episode, Ryan shares 10 powerful reminders that every parent needs to hear. Drawing from the lives of Queen Elizabeth II, Winston Churchill, and Archie Manning, he shares what it really looks like to put your kids first, even when the world is pulling you in every other direction. Tinker, create and innovate with KiwiCo! Get $15 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.

May 10, 202526 min

Ep 1663Remind Them This Over And Over And Over Again

For all time, parents have had to figure out ways to explain the reality of the world to their children—to make their children strong and resilient in a world which will try to break them down. Tinker, create and innovate with KiwiCo! Get $15 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.

May 9, 20254 min

Ep 1661This Is What You Do

They need us. To stand firm. To stand with them. To stand closer. 📚 Books mentioned:Everything Is Tuberculosis by John Green HIYA | Go to hiyahealth.com/DAILYDAD to receive 50% off your first order! ✉️ 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.

May 8, 20254 min

Ep 1660This Is What They’ll Remember

Let's make a commitment today: to put down our phones, to be fully present, and to give our children what they truly want and need—our undivided attention and love. 🏛 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/ HIYA | Go to hiyahealth.com/DAILYDAD to receive 50% off your first order! ✉️ 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.

May 7, 20254 min

Ep 1659C’mon, Don’t Do This

They don’t need our cynicism. They need our affection, our belief, our interest. 📚 Books mentioned:Churchill & Son by Josh Ireland The Daily Dad by Ryan Holiday Aura 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.

May 6, 20254 min

Ep 1658Let This Teach You…And Them

Books are a wonderful way to slip past your children’s defenses. A wonderful way to indirectly give them advice. A wonderful way for you both to learn about something. Aura 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.

May 5, 20253 min

Ep 1657The Parenting Rule Daniel Pink Swears By

We often think it's the big events that shape our kids, but bestselling author Daniel Pink reminds us it's the ordinary moments that leave the deepest impact. In this episode, he opens up about minimizing time away from home and why being there, even when nothing special is happening, might just be the most important thing of all. Daniel Pink is an award-winning author of five New York Times bestsellers, including his latest, The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward. His other books include the New York Times bestsellers When and A Whole New Mind — as well as the #1 New York Times bestsellers Drive and To Sell is Human. Follow Daniel on Instagram and X @DanielPink Sign up for Daniel’s newsletter The Pink Report: https://www.danpink.com/ 📕 Grab signed copies of The Power of Regret by Daniel Pink at The Painted Porch: https://www.thepaintedporch.com/ Vuori is an investment in your happiness! Get 20% off your FIRST purchase at vuori.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.

May 3, 202515 min

Ep 1656The Worthiest Parenting Goal Of All

We're gonna mess up as parents. There are going to be things that don't go the way we want them to go. That's not ideal, but if we can focus on doing great repair after that's at least a start. 📚 Grab a copy of Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy at The Painted Porch Vuori is an investment in your happiness! Get 20% off your FIRST purchase at vuori.com/DAILYDAD ✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 2, 20253 min

Ep 1655This Is Always Up To Them

As Cheryl Strayed writes in Tiny Beautiful Things, “You don't have a right to the cards you believe you should have been dealt.” 📕 Grab a copy of Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed at The Painted Porch! Tinker, create and innovate with KiwiCo! Get $15 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.

May 1, 20253 min

Ep 1654Aren’t We The Lucky Ones?

It could be easier. But we do have it good. We really do. Tinker, create and innovate with KiwiCo! Get $15 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.

Apr 30, 20254 min

Ep 1653Our Kids Need To Hear This

The ancients knew that character was fate and we need to remember that with our own kids. 📕 Grab a copy of Right Thing, Right Now as an ebook for $2.99 or grab a hardcover copy signed by Ryan Holiday over at the Daily Stoic Store today! Aura 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.

Apr 29, 20254 min

Ep 1652What Is It Teaching You?

They need us to be the adult right now. They need us to love and support them. They need us to encourage and inspire them. Aura 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.

Apr 28, 20254 min

Ep 1651Don't Forget That THIS Is Your Responsibility | Ryan Holiday

Make the decision today that you would want another parent to make. To spare you weeks of runny noses and sneezes. Aura 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.

Apr 26, 202516 min

Ep 1650Take Notice Of This

It can be so frustrating to be a kid. The corrections. The confusion. Which is why we ought to make a little more effort to balance this asymmetry in wisdom and experience with our children. Aura 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.

Apr 25, 20254 min

Ep 1649Are You Watching Closely?

As parents we have a lot of power over the lens that we bring to each parenting situation, each crisis, each potential frustration. But there is one specific thing as parents that we should try to see, something that’s beyond just the good in things. 🎉 Celebrate Marcus Aurelius' Birthday this month by reading Meditations with us and the Daily Stoic community. On April 26th, 1905 years after the day of his birth, Ryan Holiday will host an invite-only LIVE Q&A to talk about all things Marcus Aurelius and Meditations.Get 20% off with a Meditations BOOK & GUIDE bundle. Join the LIVE Meditations Q&A with Ryan Holiday by purchasing before April 26th!Get all our Meditations offering and learn more at our official Meditations Collection at dailystoic.com/meditations today. 📖 Looking for a Mother’s Day gift? Check out Storyworth and save $10 on your first purchase here: storyworth.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.

Apr 24, 20254 min

Ep 1648It’s Giving You More Of Them

This season of life, as exhausting and relentless as it feels, is also fleeting. 📖 Looking for a Mother’s Day gift? Check out Storyworth and save $10 on your first purchase here: storyworth.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.

Apr 23, 20254 min

Ep 1647You Have Two (And Only Two) Options

While so much of parenting feels out of our control—schedules, tantrums, illness, life's constant surprises—we can always control one critical thing... 🎙️ Listen to George Raveling's FULL interview on The Daily Stoic Podcast 🎥 Watch George Raveling’s FULL interview on The Daily Stoic Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJ-ZQ2p0WhY 📕 You can grab copies of What You’re Made For by George Raveling at The Painted Porch: https://www.thepaintedporch.com/ MasterClass | 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.

Apr 22, 20254 min

Ep 1646It Will Happen Just When You Think It Never Will

There are some things that do not respond well to pressure. There are some things we do not control as parents. So let’s back off a little. MasterClass | 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.

Apr 21, 20254 min

Ep 1645"You Can't Parent Without Hope" | Maggie Smith

"The world is at least fifty percent terrible, and that’s a conservative estimate, though I keep this from my children," writes Maggie Smith in her viral poem Good Bones. Today, Maggie joins Ryan to talk about what it means to shield children from the world's harsh realities while still acknowledging its beauty and potential. They discuss how parents can balance hope with realism, the importance of instilling strong values, and the courage it takes to remain earnest and sincere in a cynical world.In 2016, Maggie Smith’s poem Good Bones became a viral sensation. It was named the “Official Poem of 2016” by the Public Radio International. Maggie Smith is the New York Times bestselling author of You Could Make This Place Beautiful; My Thoughts Have Wings, a picture book illustrated by SCBWI Portfolio grand prize winner Leanne Hatch; the national bestsellers Goldenrod and Keep Moving: Notes on Loss, Creativity, and Change; as well as Good Bones, named one of the Best Five Poetry Books of 2017 by the Washington Post and winner of the 2018 Independent Publisher Book Awards Gold Medal in Poetry. Maggie’s latest book, Dear Writer: Pep Talks & Practical Advice for the Creative Life just released! You can grab signed copies of Dear Writer at The Painted Porch in addition to her books You Could Make This Place Beautiful and Keep MovingFollow Maggie Smith on Instagram @ MaggieSmithPoet 🎙️ Listen to Maggie's FULL interview | Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube PESTIE | Protect your home from bugs with Pestie. Go to pestie.com/dad for an extra 10% off your order! ✉️ 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.

Apr 19, 202514 min

Ep 1644Play The Games. They’re The Best.

The little things bring us together. The little moments of joy and silliness. PESTIE | Protect your home from bugs with Pestie. Go to pestie.com/dad for an extra 10% off your order! ✉️ 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.

Apr 18, 20254 min

Ep 1643Isn’t This What Parenting Is All About?

Meditations is a parenting book—one of the greatest ever written. Because at its core, it's about the transmission of wisdom and values from one generation to the next. 🎉 Celebrate Marcus Aurelius' Birthday this month by reading Meditations with us. On April 26th, 1905 years after the day of his birth, Ryan Holiday will host an invite-only LIVE Q&A to talk about all things Marcus Aurelius and Meditations.Get 20% off with a Meditations BOOK & GUIDE bundle. Join the LIVE Meditations Q&A with Ryan Holiday by purchasing before April 26th!Get all our Meditations offering and learn more at our official Meditations Collection at dailystoic.com/meditations today. ✉️ 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.

Apr 17, 20253 min

Ep 1642What Are They Giving You?

The Stoics remind us that everything has its compensation…if we choose to see it, if we choose to welcome it. Tushbaby is here to make parenting a little easier—one day, or carry at a time. Visit Tushbaby.com and start customizing your own carrier. Make sure to use code DAILY DAD for 20% your first order. ✉️ 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.

Apr 16, 20254 min

Ep 1641What If It Was One Of Yours?

We have to remember that courage and justice—the two most essential Stoic virtues—demand that we open our hearts and direct our actions at a slightly larger purview. 📚 Pick up a copy of Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan: https://www.thepaintedporch.com/ Tushbaby is here to make parenting a little easier—one day, or carry at a time. Visit Tushbaby.com and start customizing your own carrier. Make sure to use code DAILY DAD for 20% your first order. ✉️ 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.

Apr 15, 20254 min

Ep 1640This Is One Of The Only Times

These are the moments we have to hold onto—the ones we have to carry with us for all the times when it feels like we’re falling short, when life feels overwhelming, or when we’re caught in the endless grind of trying to do and be more. 🎥 Watch Scott Galloway's full interview here: https://youtu.be/678OhMsbMsU ✉️ 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.

Apr 14, 20252 min

Ep 1639A Special Father-Son Afternoon | Ryan Holiday Takes His Son To Hamilton

Tag along as Ryan takes his oldest son to see Hamilton—his latest obsession. In this episode, Ryan reflects on how the father-son outing went, why it’s crucial for parents to show genuine interest in their kids’ passions, and even includes a few thoughts in Clark’s own words along the way. 🎥 Check out the episode with Navy Captain Dave Carey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_OYXy49Ft4 📖 Looking for a Mother’s Day gift? Check out Storyworth and save $10 on your first purchase here: storyworth.com/dailydad ✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Daily Dad: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 12, 202515 min

Ep 1638Are You Wearing This Mask?

We wear any number of masks—one that covers up our pain, our fears, our doubts, perhaps even one that displays the person that we truly are. 📖 Looking for a Mother’s Day gift? Check out Storyworth and save $10 on your first purchase here: storyworth.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.

Apr 11, 20254 min

Ep 1637It’s An Almost Holy Thing

If you’re not careful, you’ll miss it. 🎥 Watch Josh Brolin's FULL episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQ-6PW-CsdE 💪 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.

Apr 10, 20254 min

Ep 1636Play The Games…While You Can

Every family has them. The small but special little exchanges. 🏛 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/ Hiya | We've worked out a special deal with Hiya for their best selling children's vitamin for 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to 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.

Apr 9, 20255 min

Ep 1635This Is What To Wish For

You have, right now, what your future self desires. Focus on what’s right in front of you. 💪 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.

Apr 8, 20253 min

Ep 1634This Reminds You How Lucky You Are

Yeah, these kids are crazy. Yeah, they are a lot…and take a lot out of us. But aren’t they also the best? 📚 Grab a copy of Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan at The Painted Porch | https://www.thepaintedporch.com/ Hiya | We've worked out a special deal with Hiya for their best selling children's vitamin for 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to 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.

Apr 7, 20254 min

Ep 1633Your Kids See More Than You Think | Ryan Holiday

It's the little things we do every day that shape our kids in big ways. In today’s episode, Ryan shares 7 powerful ways to lead by example and become the best role model for your kids. Squarespace | Go to Squarespace.com/DOTHEWORK to save 10% on your first purchase of a website or domain! ✉️ 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.

Apr 5, 202516 min

Ep 1632Teach Them To Make It Beautiful

We only get one go at this thing called existence. We have to show them what happens when you take the time to do things right. 📕 Grab a copy of the leatherbound edition of The Daily Dad and learn how you can provide the structure and support to help your kids discover who they are today! Squarespace | Go to Squarespace.com/DOTHEWORK to save 10% on your first purchase of a website or domain! ✉️ 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.

Apr 4, 20254 min

Ep 1631It’s Amazing For Them

It can be thankless. It is tough. It pushes you in ways you never could have imagined. Should it really surprise us that people are having fewer kids? Or that some people are deciding to not have them at all? Tinker, create and innovate with KiwiCo! Get 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.

Apr 3, 20254 min