Hey y’all! Hope you had a great 4th.

Feels like the Monday after the holiday should be a national rest day. Moving a little slow this morning, but here’s to the week ahead. Let’s get after it.

📕 DAD WISDOM 

Prioritize the Little Moments

If you’ve got kids, you’ve probably heard it: “It goes fast.” And then you hear it again. And again. Until it starts sounding like background noise.

But the truth behind it? It’s real. You don’t get to pick when the bedtime stories stop or when they stop reaching for your hand. One day, it just happens.

So here’s the move: prioritize the little stuff.

Jump in on their weird hobbies. Say yes to the walk. Sit with them when they don’t want to talk but don’t want to be alone either. Show up for school drop-off if you can. Be the silly dad at the dinner table. Take the trip, even if it’s chaotic.

They’ll remember you were there. And you will too.

RAD DAD 

Chris Long

NFL vet. Two-time Super Bowl champ. Humanitarian. But ask Chris Long what really matters these days? It’s being a dad.

Since hanging up the cleats, Chris has leaned all the way in on fatherhood — whether it’s packing lunches, coaching tee-ball, or just being present. His podcast (Green Light) might pull big guests, and his foundation brings clean water to thousands, but his real MVP moments happen at home.

That mindset shift? It’s why we think he’s one of the greats — not just on the field, but in the playroom, at school pickup, and in those everyday, ordinary dad moments that matter most. Follow Chris here. 

DAD TOYS 

Monster Vision Portable Entertainment

The Monster Vision is the tailgate MVP.

It’s a 15.6" full HD screen + legit speaker system in one weather-resistant beast. Stream the game, hook up the Xbox, or run karaoke off the PA mic. 8 hours of video, 25 hours of tunes, and HDMI ports for days.

Perfect for backyard hangouts, camping, or the annual tailgate.

Get it here.

DAD BOD 

Why Grip Strength Matters

Grip strength isn’t just about crushing handshakes or holding onto a barbell.

Studies show it’s one of the strongest indicators of overall health and longevity. Better grip = better muscle endurance, fewer injuries, and even lower risk of cardiovascular issues as you age.

In short: if your grip goes, a lot goes with it.

👉 Watch this quick video to learn why it matters and how to build it.

PS: Here’s a cheap way to test your strength, too

JUNK DRAWER 

• Strava Top 3: Rob, Dylan, Brooks, and Zac got after it last week! Big shoutout to the Pittsburgh Dad Day Run Club (11 guys showed up)! Nice work, gents. On Strava? Join the group here.

• Just ‘DAD’ Camo Hats: Pretty stoked that Nick Bare from BPN shared our Dad hat last week. Still have a few camo hats left. Get it here. 

• Fresh Dad Lab: Philip Barrar, CEO of Future Money, will be joining us this Thursday on Google Meet to drop actionable tips on how to build generational wealth for your kids. 12pm ET. Free for Dad Day subscribers. Click ‘yes’ below if you can make it. If you checked yes last week, keep an eye on your inbox today for an invite.

DAD HUMOR