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Not Someday, But Soon Mar 19, 2025

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This moment you have right now, even if it’s stressful, even if it’s exhausting, even if it's ordinary and humdrum…it won’t feel that way almost immediately after it passes.

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Are You Showing Them This? Mar 18, 2025

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If we want our children to embrace growth and challenge, we must model it ourselves.

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Can You Do This? Mar 17, 2025

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It all becomes like a blur, the big moments and the small ones, one task from the next, one day to the next.

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Josh Brolin: "I Just Had A Parenting Freak Out" Mar 15, 2025

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Josh Brolin sits down with Ryan, fresh off a full-blown parenting meltdown. As he puts it, “I just had to read The Daily Dad to calm the f**k down.” In today's episode, Josh and Ryan dive into the raw realities of fatherhood, the influence of his own parents, and the timeless lessons that continue to shape him as a dad.

Josh Brolin's breakout role was in The Goonies (1985), and after a hiatus from Hollywood, he made a powerful comeback in No Country for Old Men (2007). He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Dan White in the biopic Milk (2008). Brolin is also known for playing Thanos in the Avengers series, Cable in the Deadpool films, and Gurney Halleck in the Dune franchise.

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There Is So Much More Inside You Now Mar 14, 2025

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You liked children. You cared about people besides yourself. But then you had your own kids, and something changed.

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Stop Winging This Mar 13, 2025

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A family, like any great team, needs structure. It needs shared goals. It needs everyone to know their role.

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Heed This Reminder Mar 12, 2025

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Don’t let yourself ignore spring’s delicate reminder of time’s passing. Don’t settle into old patterns and busy schedules that you’ll end up regretting years from now.

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What Will This Experience Give You? Mar 11, 2025

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None of us have it easy. It’s hard, but that’s what makes it powerful.

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Just Give Them A Little More Time Mar 10, 2025

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Let’s try to give our kids some space, some patience, some support. Every person has their own timetable.

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There Are No Perfect Parents | Reassurance from Richard Reeves and Donald Robertson Mar 08, 2025

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Wishing you’d handled a parenting moment differently? Feeling overwhelmed? In today's episode, Richard Reeves and Donald Robertson share reassuring advice on navigating the challenges of raising kids, from managing school stress to leading by example. With a dose of self-forgiveness, you'll become a more confident, patient parent.

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