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


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


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


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


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


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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