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The Daily Dad

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The audio companion to DailyDad.com’s daily email meditations on fatherhood, read by Ryan Holiday. Each daily reading will help you find the wisdom, inner strength, and good humor you need in order to be a great dad. Learn from historical figures and contemporary fathers how to do your most important job. Find more at dailydad.com.

Episodes

Daily Dad and Author Matthew Crawford on Leading Your Kids By Example

On today’s episode of the podcast Ryan talks to author Matthew Crawford about his New York Times bestselling book Shop Class as Soulcraft ( which you can pick up at the Painted Porch ), how to lead your kids by example, our dependency on tools, and more. Matthew B. Crawford is an American writer and research fellow at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture at the University of Virginia. He is a contributing editor at The New Atlantis, and is also a motorcycle mechanic. He is the author of...

Feb 19, 202220 minEp. 652

You Can’t Say These Words Enough

Ryan talks about the importance of letting your kids know how much they mean to you. Do you want to feel like you are ready to take on life’s most challenging “job”? Take the first step today by committing the next 30 days to The Parent-To-Be: A Daily Dad Parenting Challenge . Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook...

Feb 18, 20223 minEp. 162

Your Kids Say Nothing About You

Ryan talks about why you should be detached from the idea of your kids being successful. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Feb 17, 20222 minEp. 349

These Are The Richest Kids

Ryan talks about the kind of life that anyone can give to their kids. Do you want to feel like you are ready to take on life’s most challenging “job”? Take the first step today by committing the next 30 days to The Parent-To-Be: A Daily Dad Parenting Challenge . Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Feb 16, 20223 minEp. 348

What Do You Wish You Would Have Known?

Ryan talks about how you should prepare for this job. Do you want to feel like you are ready to take on life’s most challenging “job”? Take the first step today by committing the next 30 days to The Parent-To-Be: A Daily Dad Parenting Challenge . Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Feb 15, 20223 minEp. 347

Cherish The Garbage Time

Ryan the most important time that you can spend with your kids. Check out the new Daily Dad Tempus Fugit challenge coin at https://store.dailydad.com Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Feb 14, 20223 minEp. 346

Daily Dad on Grieving the Loss of a Family Pet

On today’s episode of the podcast, Ryan talks to his friend and writing partner Nils Parker about how your relationship with your dog changes after having kids, why it’s important to make peace with your dogs before they go, and more. Magic Spoon is an adult version of what you loved as a kid—without the sugar, carbs, or guilt. Go to magicspoon.com/DAILYDAD to grab a custom bundle of cereal and start your New Year off right! And be sure to use our promo code DAILYDAD at checkout to save five dol...

Feb 12, 202223 minEp. 345

Teach Them To Look for the Smooth Handle

Ryan talks about how you should teach your kids to view the world. Magic Spoon is an adult version of what you loved as a kid—without the sugar, carbs, or guilt. Go to magicspoon.com/DAILYDAD to grab a custom bundle of cereal and start your New Year off right! And be sure to use our promo code DAILYDAD at checkout to save five dollars off your order. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and ...

Feb 11, 20224 minEp. 344

Don’t Hurry Them Along

Ryan talks about what the most important thing that you can do is… Check out the new Daily Dad Tempus Fugit challenge coin at https://store.dailydad.com Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Feb 10, 20223 minEp. 343

How Not To Punish Your Kids

Ryan talks about how you can use punishment to make your kids better people. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Feb 09, 20223 minEp. 342

The Main Thing We Have To Teach Them

Ryan talks about the most important thing that you can show your kids. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Feb 08, 20223 minEp. 341

What Is More Important

Ryan talks about why you have to think about what you value more… Check out the new Daily Dad Tempus Fugit challenge coin at https://store.dailydad.com Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Feb 07, 20223 minEp. 340

Dr. Nate Zinsser on Raising Confident and Competent Kids

On today’s episode of the podcast Ryan talks to the director of West Point’s Performance Psychology Program Dr. Nate Zinsser about his new book The Confident Mind: A Battle-Tested Guide to Unshakable Performance , teaching your kids to build confidence by breaking tasks down into their component parts, how to distinguish between confidence and teach your kids to be competent, and more. Hiya is the pediatrician-approved superpowered chewable vitamin created by two dads tired of children’s vitamin...

Feb 05, 202225 minEp. 339

Encourage Them To Be The Best

Ryan talks about why it’s important to teach your kids to be the best that they can be. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Feb 04, 20223 minEp. 338

Just A Few Seconds of Embarrassing Bravery

Ryan talks about the moments that define all of our lives. Get a signed copy of Ryan Holiday’s newest book Courage Is Calling: Fortune Favors The Brave at the Daily Stoic Store or at The Painted Porch . Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Feb 03, 20223 minEp. 337

They Don’t Know What They Want

Ryan talks about how to set the right precedent for your kids. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Feb 02, 20223 minEp. 336

Now Is The Time To Use It

Ryan talks about how to get through the tough moments. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Feb 01, 20223 minEp. 335

They Need To Experience This

Ryan talks about the importance of letting your children experience failure. Check out the new Daily Dad Luctor et Emergo challenge coin at https://store.dailydad.com Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jan 31, 20224 minEp. 334

Daily Dad’s Best Parenting Habits for 2022

Today’s episode of the podcast features excerpts from Ryan’s interviews with Dr. William Stixrud and Ned Johnson on Raising Resilient Kids and Coach Shaka Smart on Maintaining Work-Life Balance. Ritual is a multivitamin that delivers high quality nutrients, including Vitamin D3, in just 2 daily pills. Get key nutrients without the B.S. - Ritual is offering listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/DAILYDAD to start your Ritual today. BetterHELP will assess your needs and mat...

Jan 29, 202240 minEp. 333

You Never Stop Worrying

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Jan 28, 20223 minEp. 332

Let Them Have A Seat At The Table

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Jan 27, 20223 minEp. 331

No One Can Take That You Had Them

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Jan 26, 20223 minEp. 330

You Have To Have Their Back

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Jan 25, 20223 minEp. 329

Every Moment Is The Same

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Jan 24, 20223 minEp. 328

Daily Dad’s Top 10 Parenting Reminders

Today’s episode is a compilation of some of Daily Dad’s best reminders from 2021. Magic Spoon is an adult version of what you loved as a kid—without the sugar, carbs, or guilt. Go to magicspoon.com/DAILYDAD to grab a custom bundle of cereal and start your New Year off right! And be sure to use our promo code DAILYDAD at checkout to save five dollars off your order. Bespoke Post has a huge number of collections no matter what you’re into: the great outdoors, style, cooking, mixology, and more. Ge...

Jan 22, 202221 minEp. 327

You Can Only Pick Two

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Jan 21, 20223 minEp. 326

They Know When You’re Not Paying Attention

Ryan discusses the intuitive power of your children, on today’s Daily Dad podcast. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jan 20, 20223 minEp. 325

They’re Always Right, You Know

Ryan explains why you must always listen to your children very closely, on today’s Daily Dad podcast. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jan 19, 20223 minEp. 324

You’d Only Do This For Them

Ryan discusses the things that you’d only do for your kids, on today’s Daily Dad podcast. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jan 18, 20223 minEp. 323

This Is How You Make Them Smart

Ryan explains the importance of teaching your kids to be curious, on today’s Daily Dad podcast. Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com Follow Daily Dad: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jan 17, 20222 minEp. 322