The Daily Dad They’re Coming For You
Mar 17, 2026
A reflective reminder that kids grow up faster than we expect. Short vignettes about everyday moments slipping away. Gentle prompts to savor small milestones before they vanish. A call to pay attention to time and cherish ordinary family rhythms.
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Quince Sweater Story From A Talk
- Ryan Holiday wore a new black cable knit sweater from Quince while giving a talk near Lake Oconee.
- He describes Quince's model of working directly with factories to offer premium basics without brand markup, emphasizing quality and simplicity.
Time Steals Childhood Faster Than You Think
- Children grow up far sooner than parents expect, shifting from taking small things to claiming major privileges like cars and money.
- Ryan Holiday frames this as inevitable (tempest fugit) and urges appreciating each small moment because it passes quickly.
Specific Examples Of Kids Taking Over
- Ryan lists concrete examples of how kids progressively take more from parents: food, glasses, the remote, clothing, and money.
- These small, specific examples illustrate the gradual shift from dependence to entitlement and independence.