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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


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


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


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
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