In this episode, Dan shares his go-to strategies for navigating toddler meltdowns using humor, calm presence, and a surprising DEFCON-inspired scale. From imaginary bees to quiet tea parties with stuffed animals, he explores how redirection, peripheral engagement, and giving kids control can turn chaos into connection.

In this heartfelt episode, Dan reflects on how music has shaped his life as a father, from cassette loops in his childhood home to bedtime playlists with his toddler, Ruby. A chance encounter with a Stephen Sanchez song sparks memories across generations, connecting him to his kids in ways only music can. Equal parts nostalgic and tender, this episode explores how songs become family heirlooms, and the soundtrack to our lives.

In this lighthearted episode, Dan trades deep reflection for pure fashion comedy. From his three-outfit wardrobe to Lori's wild Lorax vest and Ruby's toddler runway looks, he explores how his family's style choices couldn't be more different.

When Dan's son Jacob was born, there were no doctors, just a shoelace and adrenaline. Twenty years later, his daughter Ruby arrived in calm, quiet order. Against the backdrop of these two births, this episode explores the plans we make, the ones that fall apart, and the surprising beauty that sometimes shows up anyway.

What makes a home beautiful? In this episode, Dan opens the door to every house that has held his family. From the noisy magic of young children to the quiet rhythms of growing independence, he reflects on how time, change and love can reshape our sense of beauty.

Everyone has something they hold onto. Sometimes it's a teddy bear. Sometimes it's a blanket. Sometimes it's a stuffed monkey named Junior.

In this episode, Dan explores the comfort objects that stick with us longer than most friendships. From childhood sidekicks to the parenting moments that make you realize you never really outgrow them, it's a look at the soft, strange and sentimental things we carry. Because some attachments aren't meant to disappear.

At the playground, another dad asks, “Is she talking yet?” It’s a simple question, but for parents, it’s never just about talking. In this episode, Dan reflects on milestone anxiety, raising four kids across 25 years, and why he no longer keeps score. Because the real parenting wins? They’re not on the checklist.

Snacks aren’t just snacks. They’re bribes, comfort, and emotional life preservers. In this episode of Diapers for Two, Dan dives into the toddler snack economy, the generational snack gap, and the secret world of late-night adult snacking. Because sometimes, a graham cracker is the only thing holding the day together.

Dan reflects on decades of family travel, from chaotic solo trips with three young kids to navigating airports with a toddler and a suitcase full of white noise machines. It’s messy, hilarious, and unexpectedly tender. Because the best trips aren’t perfect. They’re personal.

What happens when “Daddy’s little girl” meets… Daddy’s other little girl? In this heartfelt episode, Dan reflects on becoming a girl dad again, more than two decades after his first daughter, Abby, changed his life. With Ruby now in the mix, he explores the surprising emotions, generational echoes, and quiet, powerful moments that reveal how love doesn’t divide. It expands.