Well gents, Father’s Day is Sunday.

I’m 6.5 years into this whole dad thing, and it’s hands down the most rewarding, humbling, and honest work I’ve ever done. Funny how kids make you look in the mirror and grow.

What an honor it is to be able to call ourselves Dad. Whether you’re just getting started or decades in, thanks for being here.

This newsletter started as a hunch and a Google Doc. Nearly a year later, it’s become something I’m proud of and fired up to keep building. Appreciate you for reading. It means more than you know.

Happy Father’s Day. Have a good one.

PS: If you’re in the Charleston area, a few of us will be hanging out on 13th St E at Folly Beach starting around 8am(ish). Some surfing (if there’s a wave), coffee, beer, bocce, whatever. Come hang.

PPS: Happy Father’s Day, Dad

THE DIGEST 

• Most Clicked: 23 Parenting Hacks for Babies and Toddlers

• Best Community Reply: Don't forget you're a human too.

• Wisdom of the Week: Instead of stewing or pointing fingers, just focus on showing up better yourself. Be more present. More patient. More locked in. Not perfectly, but intentionally.

WEEKEND BLUEPRINT 

FROM THE TRENCHES

This one hit heavy.

A dad in the Slack shared that his 16-year-old pup, who’s been with him through it all, got bad news from the vet. The end is near. And now, he’s trying to figure out how to help his 4-year-old navigate the loss.

The responses were honest and heartfelt:

• “We kept it simple: she was sick and died. He still brings her up, but he seems okay with it.”

• “We used the book The Rainbow Bridge to help explain it to our kids—it helped a ton.”

• “Honesty is key. Not just because it’s right, but because it builds trust in who you are as a dad.”

• We watched All Dogs Go to Heaven. That hit in all the right ways.”

If you’ve ever had to walk through this with your kids, you know there’s no perfect script. But being present, honest, and open? That goes a long way.

(Also, shoutout to the dad who joked he couldn’t use the Rainbow Bridge book because… his dog’s name is Buster. 💔🐾)

👉 [Join the Slack group here]

GARAGE

Send us what you’re working on

“We took our cluttered and unorganized garage and turned it into this awesome wall of bin storage (DIY built) + ultimate home gym!” - Blake H. from Michigan.

Thanks for sharing, Blake. Love the lockers!

Working on something? Reply to this email and send it our way. House Projects, Green Grass, Businesses, Whatever. Would love to feature it. Otherwise, you’ll be looking at my unfinished projects.

WEEKEND BURNER

1 mile run (easy pace) → then 3 rounds:

20 air squats

15 pushups

10 burpees

20 walking lunges (10 each leg)

30-second plank

Finish with a 1 mile run (faster than your first).

Our first Dad Lab session was a hit. Tyler packed it with practical, no-fluff tips for understanding your blood work and dialing in your health.

If you missed it, catch the replay here. Well worth 30 minutes if you're serious about taking care of yourself.