There Must Be Hope
“A lot has happened in your life. It’s rightly made you cynical about some things, be it politics, relationships, or other people. A lot has happened in history, too, and anyone who has ever read a bo...
2 Jul 20213min
Would It Change Anything?
“We’ve talked before about the nature vs nurture debate. As we’ve said, it’s a waste of time (because the debate is clearly settled). But here’s the weird thing, would it even change anything if it we...
1 Jul 20212min
This is Another Secret
“A few weeks ago, we talked about the secret to being a better parent. We talked about getting more juice for your squeeze. We talked about hiring help—outsourcing things you really don’t need to be d...
30 Jun 20213min
Prepare, Because It's Inevitable
“Your kids came into your life as a blessing. They brought you unalloyed joy. They are the source of so much happiness and positivity. But you have to remember: It won’t always be like this.”Ryan expl...
29 Jun 20212min
You Can't Be Remote
“Anyone who has read about aristocratic British parenting can’t help but be appalled. Children were not only not seen, but not heard from—for years. They were shipped off to schools. They were expecte...
28 Jun 20212min
Daily Dad on the 9/10 Ratio of Positivity and Discipline
On today’s episode of the podcast, Ryan talks about creating a positive ratio of being a fun loving parent while still maintaining a disciplined outlook, why you will only have a crowded table at the ...
26 Jun 202113min
This Is Why You're Here
“Sometimes you get a glimpse into the lives of single or childrenless people and feel a tinge of jealousy. How much more time they have. What they haven’t had to worry about during the pandemic. Even ...
25 Jun 20212min
How To Deter Them
“There are things we don’t want our kids to do. We set up rules. We create punishments. We supervise them closely. It works...to a degree, but it’s also exhausting. Meanwhile, we neglect—as we’ve disc...
24 Jun 20212min
