Daily Dads #226: 1/10/25

The morning question: Have you discussed emergency preparedness with your kids?

Dad Thoughts - how to show up for your family during a disaster:

Your kids aren’t learning from your lectures—they’re learning from your life. Be the parent you hope they become.

Pick one value or less to teach during emergency preparedness you want your kids to learn and take one action to model it. Let us know what it is!

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Daily Dads #225: 1/9/2025

Morning Question: What’s one way you can show your kids what it means to be an adult today?

Dad Thoughts:

Childhood is a gift and a construct. It thrives when we, as parents, step up as responsible adults, giving our kids something to aspire to.

Today, let your kids see you as the adult you want them to become - strong, curious, and responsible.

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1/8/2025

Welcome to Lap2, where walking is more than just movement - it’s a way to transform your health, mindset, and relationships. Today, we dove into how simple, intentional steps can help you kick off the new year with purpose and connection.

Robbie Mattson, who’s walked the equivalent of the Earth’s circumference (and more), shares how walking creates clarity and builds stronger bonds. Lace up your shoes and join us as we inspire you to take that first step toward a more fulfilling life - let’s walk together! 🚶‍♂️✨

Daily Dads #224: 1/8/25

Morning Question:
What’s one value you hope your kids will carry into adulthood?

Dad Thoughts:

Our values aren’t taught with lectures. They’re learned through actions, in the quiet moments when we choose what’s right over what’s easy.

Show your kids one small way you live your values—whether it’s through kindness, honesty, or courage. They’re always watching.

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Daily Dads #223: 1/7/2025

Morning Question: What’s one ‘Do as I say, not as I do’ moment you’ve caught yourself in recently?

Dad Thoughts:

And remember: every little thing you do, they’ll use as ammo in their teenage years. So let’s give them some good material to work with!

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Daily Dads #222: 1/6/25

The Morning Question:
What tough decision have you made recently that you hope your kids will one day be proud of?

Dad Thoughts:

As Zelenskyy reminds us, our kids are watching. They inspire us to be brave, to act with integrity, and to make decisions that they can be proud of.

Today, take a moment to reflect on a tough decision you’ve faced—or are facing—and consider how your kids might remember it. Let them inspire your strength.

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Daily Dads #221: 1/5/2025

The Morning Question:
What’s one burden or lesson you hope your kids never inherit from you?

Dad Thought:

Ghosts vs. Ancestors

Breaking the Chain

The Role of Self-Awareness

Actionable Steps for Parents

Parenting is about choosing to be an ancestor, not a ghost. By confronting our own challenges, we can guide and inspire our kids rather than burden them.

Take a moment to reflect - What legacy are you leaving for your kids? How can you actively work to lift their future, not haunt it?

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Daily Dads #220: 1/4/2025

The Morning Question
What’s one behavior in your kids that reminds you of yourself?

Dad Thoughts

Parenting gives us a front-row seat to our own habits and traits. It’s a chance to nurture the best parts of ourselves in our kids while helping them navigate the challenges.

Today, reflect on how you show up for your kids. What can you do to guide them toward their best selves while improving your own?

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Daily Dads #219: 1/3/2025

Morning Question:

What’s one trait, good or bad, that your child has picked up from you?

Dad Thoughts Today:

Our kids are our reflection - both the good and the bad. By being honest, intentional, and self-aware, we can guide them to become the best versions of themselves.

Take a moment today to reflect on one trait your kids have picked up from you. How can you help them nurture the good and navigate the challenging?

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Daily Dads #218: 1/3/2025

Morning Question: What’s one behavior you’ve noticed your kids mirroring recently?

Dad Thoughts:

Kids follow our example, whether good or bad. Modeling patience, respect, and kindness now sets them up for a lifetime of healthy relationships.Kids follow our example, whether good or bad. Modeling patience, respect, and kindness now sets them up for a lifetime of healthy relationships.

Before responding or acting, think about the example you’re setting. Let’s all strive to model the values we want our kids to carry with them.

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