📕 DAD WISDOM 

They say it goes fast. They’re right.

My oldest just turned 7, and it hit me like a ton of bricks. For all the chaos and noise and endless snack requests, being a dad is one of the greatest gifts I’ve ever been handed.

What no one really tells you is how much it changes you. Not just the sleep or the schedule, but the way you start asking better questions.

• What kind of example am I setting?

• What kind of life am I building for my kids?

• Am I proud of the man I’m becoming?

You don’t get all the answers at once. But fatherhood has a way of forcing maturity in the best way possible. It nudges you to level up. To be more present. To lead on purpose.

And yeah, it goes way too fast.

So be in it. Really be in it. Because one day, you'll blink and they’ll be blowing out seven candles, too.

RAD DAD 

Jon Foreman

Lead singer of Switchfoot, surfer, and soul-searching songwriter, Jon Foreman, is a husband and dad doing his best to raise kind, curious kids in a noisy world.

Even after years of touring and Grammy wins, he’s never lost sight of what matters most. Jon talks openly about how being a dad has grounded him, reminding him to slow down, listen more, and show up fully.

His music is full of big questions, but his family keeps him grounded in the little ones; the kind that come from the backseat or bedtime. The kind that make you slow down.

He might be headlining a festival one day and coaching a surf lesson the next, but no matter where he is, Jon’s centered on what really matters: raising kids with curiosity, kindness, and a sense of purpose. Follow Jon here.

DAD TOYS 

Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L

Big jacket and bag guy over here—and this one’s a winner. The Peak Design 30L backpack has been a rock-solid investment. Super functional, surprisingly comfortable, and built to last.

Great for travel. Works for everyday carry. And if you ever need to strap down extra gear, the built-in lash straps have your back. Literally.

It’s the kind of bag you buy once and use forever.

👉 Get it here.

DAD BOD 

A Chewable Greens Gummy? Ya, Count Us In

Tired of choking down your greens?
Same here. I’ve been on the greens powder train for a while, but let’s be honest, most of them taste like pond water. That’s why I was stoked to feature this today in the DAD BOD section.

Enter Grüns.

Greens you’ll actually remember to take. Just chew and go…Packed with 25+ fruits, veggies, adaptogens, and probiotics with a flavor that doesn’t make you question your life choices. Great for the gut, immunity, energy, and dad brain.

We’re pumped to hook up the Dad Day crew with an exclusive deal:
Get up to 52% off your first order + a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Order ‘em here.

JUNK DRAWER 

• We got some awesome feedback from last week’s Dad Lab with Future Money. So much so, we’re launching a new section next week called ‘Money Matters’ to break down the smartest takeaways for building generational wealth.

• Want to connect with other like-minded dads? Our private Slack group is growing fast. It’s free, low-pressure, and a solid place to trade tips, vent, or talk about minivans. Join here.

• 🧢 And heads up: the camo “Dad” hats are almost gone. Grab one before they disappear.

DAD HUMOR