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The dad blog with wisdom, stories, and practical tips for the everyday trials and triumphs of dad life


How to Move Beyond Compartmentalized Thinking to Build the Dad Life You Want
By Caleb Roose Photo by Elina Fairytale My whole life and mind used to be organized in boxes. There was the work box: when I was at...
Caleb Roose
Sep 174 min read


3 Back-to-School Parenting Tips to Help Your Kids Thrive in the New School Year
By Caleb Roose Photo by Ketut Subiyanto The first day of school always feels like hitting a launch button—with someone else setting the...
Caleb Roose
Aug 144 min read


How to Get Your Kids to Do Their Chores (Without Losing Your Mind or Your Voice)
By Caleb Roose Photo by Gustavo Fring “Clean your room.” “Put your clothes away!” “Did you hear me?!” As parents, sometimes getting your...
Caleb Roose
May 234 min read


Tips for New Dads: Aim for Best Supporting Actor
By Caleb Roose Photo by Pixaby When my first child was born, I felt like I had just begun the most important story of my life—only to...
Caleb Roose
Apr 76 min read


How to Discipline Your Kids Without Regret: 4 Proven Strategies for Parents
Discipline without regret: Learn 4 proven strategies to correct your kids calmly while strengthening your relationships with them as a dad.
Caleb Roose
Mar 36 min read


The Secret to a Successful Career Change: Don’t Skip the Hard Part
By Caleb Roose Photo by Taryn Elliott Career changes can feel daunting, especially for dads. You feel the weight of your dissatisfaction...
Caleb Roose
Jan 243 min read


Raising emotionally healthy kids starts with being an emotionally intelligent dad
By Caleb Roose Photo by Ketut Subiyanto It’s hard to raise emotionally healthy kids if we’re not emotionally healthy ourselves. I...
Caleb Roose
Sep 24, 20243 min read


Turning crisis into purpose—and how you can too: The story behind Good Enough Dads
By Caleb Roose Photo by Eliana Roose (4 years old) I was working at a good, steady job, but it felt like I was running on a treadmill....
Caleb Roose
Aug 23, 20244 min read


Making the most of the time you have with your kids as a busy dad
By Caleb Roose Photo by Derek Thomson As dads, our time is limited. Between work, commuting, and everyday adult responsibilities, the...
Caleb Roose
Jul 31, 20245 min read


Family planning: How dads decide whether or not they're done having kids
By Caleb Roose For some couples, deciding whether or not to have more kids can be a difficult decision. [Deciding how many kids to have...
Caleb Roose
May 27, 20244 min read


From baby showers to fatherhood-ings: 3 meaningful ways to welcome soon-to-be dads into fatherhood
By Caleb Roose Photo by Helena Lopez Who welcomed you into fatherhood? Chances are—no one. Yet for many other significant life...
Caleb Roose
Apr 16, 20244 min read


How to turn "It's bedtime" into the best time: 3 tried-and-true games for getting your kids ready for bed
By Caleb Roose Photo by RDNE Stock Project The bedtime battle When my kids entered the toddler/preschool stage, getting them ready for...
Caleb Roose
Mar 22, 20244 min read


A dad's guide to better work-life balance in career, family, and finances
By Caleb Roose Photo by Ketut Subiyanto The conflict: Career vs fatherhood When I first became a dad, two questions hit me almost...
Caleb Roose
Feb 13, 20244 min read


Kids need both empathy and guidance: Discover a parenting style that works for you and your kids
By Caleb Roose Photo by Monstera Production Moving away from the extremes of parenting When I first became a dad, I thought I had two...
Caleb Roose
Jan 18, 20243 min read


3 proven ways to build lasting relationships with your kids
By Caleb Roose Photo by Nathan Dumlao It’s well-known that babies, toddlers, and young kids don’t remember much from their early days of...
Caleb Roose
Dec 15, 20235 min read


Managing dad stress: Proven techniques to stay calm in the heat of the moment
By Caleb Roose Photo by Sander Sammy Why is my baby screaming? Why am I so stressed out by it? What’s going on?! Whether your kids are...
Caleb Roose
Nov 12, 20234 min read


3 essential strategies for dads to be more present at home after a busy workday
By Caleb Roose Photo by Pavel Danilyuk My workday ended with a dozen things undone and a misunderstanding between me and a colleague that...
Caleb Roose
Oct 16, 20235 min read


How to be a good (enough) dad
By Caleb Roose Photo by Jan Huber When I found out I was going to be a dad, one of the first things I did was open Google and search,...
Caleb Roose
Sep 18, 20232 min read
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