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Daily Dad on Why I Won’t Be Exploiting My Kids On Social Media Jul 31, 2021

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“It was a surprisingly easy decision to make: No posting kid photos on social media. My wife and I made this decision not because, like everyone, we’ve been bored to death by endless baby photos from friends. Not because I’m worried about anyone’s safety (though as a writer I’ve had a few creepy encounters). But to look at a sleeping baby, defenseless and pure, and think, How many likes do you think this will get? struck us as particularly gross.”

Ryan explains why he won’t post photos of his children on social media.

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You Have To See It This Way Jul 30, 2021

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“The defining feature of this parenting life is how much stuff goes wrong. Plans dash to pieces. Your kids change their mind. They get hurt, stuff comes up, stuff gets cancelled. If you’re an anxious person, a stressed person, a fragile person, this stuff will kill you.”

Ryan explains why you always have to strive to get better.

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This Is The Most Impressive Form Of Greatness Jul 29, 2021

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Ryan explains how you should lead your family.

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What Did You Learn From This? Jul 28, 2021

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“There’s no question that the last year and half has been tragic. Millions of people have perished in a merciless pandemic, millions more are still dealing with the consequences. Businesses were destroyed. Jobs were lost that will never come back. Relationships were subjected to unimaginable strain, institutions were stretched to their breaking point.”

Ryan asks you what you learned from the last year and how you will apply it moving forward.

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It's All About The Specifics Jul 27, 2021

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Ryan explains how the particular circumstances of your children’s life are all that matters.

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This Is What They Really Want Jul 26, 2021

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Ryan explains why you should cherish all of the time that you can with the people that you love.

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Daily Dad on How Hard It Is to Be a Kid Jul 24, 2021

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On today’s podcast, Ryan talks about the difficulties that your children face, why it’s so important to put yourself in their shoes and try to remember how you felt as a child, how the pandemic has been even tougher on young kids, and more.

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What Messages Are You Sending To The Future? Jul 23, 2021

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Be Ready to Go...Wherever They Go Jul 22, 2021

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“We’ve told the story a bunch of times, but it’s so good, it’s worth repeating. In high school, Jim Valvano told his dad he was not only going to be a college basketball coach, but he was going to win a National Championship. A few days later, his dad pointed towards the corner of his bedroom, “See that suitcase?” “Yeah,” Jim said, “what’s that all about?” “I’m packed,” his dad explained. “When you play and win that National Championship I’m going to be there, my bags are already packed.” ”

Ryan describes the best gift that you can give to your children.

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They Have To Do This. You Don’t. Jul 21, 2021

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“Have you ever left Twitter feeling better about humanity? When was the last time you had a productive discussion with someone on Facebook? How often does Instagram bring out feelings of jealousy or envy in you?”

Ryan explains what you do and don’t have to do.

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