The Daily Dad

Now is the Time

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May 6, 2026
A pep talk about choosing shared experiences now while kids are young. Practical encouragement to prioritize trips, activities, and messy togetherness. A reminder that decisions made today shape future memories and family availability. Short, energetic prompts to say yes despite fatigue and imperfection.
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ANECDOTE

Family Ritual With KiwiCo Project Kits

  • Ryan Holiday shares a recurring family habit of using KiwiCo kits to keep kids engaged and learning.
  • He mentions sending kits to grandparents and having years of completed projects that the kids love.
ANECDOTE

Dark Clothes For Parenting Practicality

  • Ryan Holiday describes wearing dark Quince clothes to hide stains when parenting while attending events.
  • He explains choosing practical wardrobe staples like black sweaters because kids often make clothes dirty before outings.
ADVICE

Say Yes Even When It's Messy

  • Do say yes even when it's inconvenient because memories favor the good parts.
  • Ryan Holiday recommends accepting crazy, tired, or risky plans since you'll forget the disasters and remember the togetherness.
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