Happy Friday, guys.

Feeling fired up writing this today…you’ll see why below (all the way at the bottom).

And if you’re new here, glad you found Dad Day. You’re in good company.

Let’s get into it.

PS: We mix it up on Fridays with a quick recap from the week and a few extra gems to head into the weekend right. 

THE DIGEST 

• Most Clicked: Why Time Feels Like It’s Flying By (And How Dads Can Slow It Down)

• Best Community Reply: Your attention is their favorite currency.

• Wisdom of the Week: Parenthood isn’t a straight line. You’ll backtrack, stall, and screw up, and still be moving toward something solid. The twist you hate today might be the one that unlocks something later. We’re not lost. We’re learning the pattern.

• Product of the Week: A Power Cage Rack for $99 bucks

FROM THE TRENCHES

Topic: Calm vs. Composed

One dad shared a simple reframe that really landed this week.

He realized that telling yourself to “stay calm” can feel impossible in the heat of the moment. When a kid pushes back, calm can disappear fast and suddenly you’re in a power struggle you never wanted.

The shift was aiming to stay composed instead.

You can be stressed. You can be fired up on the inside. But if you stay steady on the outside, your kid learns that pushing buttons doesn’t change the direction. No yelling. No escalation. Just calm, firm follow-through.

The takeaway: your kids don’t need you perfectly calm. They need you regulated enough to lead.

Sometimes the win isn’t feeling zen. It’s holding the line without losing yourself.

GARAGE

Send us what you’re working on…

Eric from Asheville with an epic playhouse for his kids. We’re gonna feature this in its entirety on the site soon. Well done, Eric. Thanks for sharing.

We want to see your house projects. Send ‘em our way! Just reply to this email.

WEEKEND BURNER

This one sneaks up on ya pretty quickly.

The Workout (AMRAP – as many rounds as possible):

⏱ 20 minutes

• 5 Pull-ups

• 10 Push-ups

• 15 Air Squats

That’s it. Until it’s not. A great burner when the kids are still asleep, and you need to get something in.

THIS ONE’S BEEN A WHILE IN THE MAKING

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Alright, alright. Here’s what we’re fired up about.

Over the last year, Dad Day has evolved a lot. One thing we knew for sure was that we wanted to highlight dads doing things a little differently and, hopefully, inspire a few others along the way.

Our first Go West episode is officially here. It’s been months in the making, and we’re genuinely excited about this one…and even more excited about the stories we’ve got lined up to tell next.

Huge, heartfelt shoutout to Luke and Rachel, who jumped in on this idea from day one and helped bring it to life. Couldn’t have done it without you.

If you’ve got a few minutes today or this weekend, we’d love for you to watch the episode, share it with someone who’d enjoy it, and subscribe to our YouTube channel.

WATCH IT HERE.

PS: Bottom of the email. Marketing genius here.