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Be A Real Fan

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We have to believe in our kids. To be their fan. Why would they be brave enough to put themselves out there, to try new things, if their own parents a...

Maybe It’s You

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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It Was You Who Did This

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

They expect our protection. Nothing is more shocking and devastating than when they don’t get this. They won’t remember the context, what will sti...

This Is A Secret To Wisdom (And Greatness)

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s from stories that we learn the timeless lessons of the human experience. It’s from stories that we can give our children an education in the ...

Buckle Up, It’s Coming

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After a long and peaceful summer, every family careens into the school year. Enjoy it, because the chaos is wonderful.☕ TRADE Coffee | Get your firs...

Spend Time In The Car Wisely | Ryan and Sam Holiday

24 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Spending time in the car with your kids is rich with opportunities to create connection, even if it means just listening to their music. Ryan and Sam ...

Don’t Do This Alone

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Parenting is so hard to do alone, so hard. We are stronger when we, our children’s parents, parent together. We go further, together.📚 Grab a cop...

You’re A Bigger Target Now

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Life has something over us now. We have something to worry over. Something we love more than life itself.📚 Pick up a copy of Blue Nights by Joan Di...

This Is Too Wonderful To Ignore

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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This Is All It Takes

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We have to figure out how to be a fan. We have to figure out how not to stifle.📓  Pick up a signed edition of The Daily Dad: 366 Meditations on Pa...

Try To Consider This

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Give them the benefit of the doubt. If you’re going to assume anything, assume facts not in evidence. Give them a break.💪 Go to livemomentous.com...

Spoil Them The Right Way | Katy Milkman

17 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Katy Milkman and Ryan talk about encouraging curiosity as a parent, embracing their kids interests, and when it is okay to spoil them.Katy Milkman is ...

It Has Stolen So Much From You

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Anxiety. It makes you a less vigilant parent in many ways—you’re so busy thinking about what might happen that you don’t always see what is happ...

This Is All There Is

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Parenting is a grind. It’s exhausting. It also goes by very, very fast.🎟 Ryan Holiday is going on tour! Grab tickets for London, Rotterdam, Dubli...

We All Have Something Like This

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Even if our kids are perfectly healthy, they all have their own issues. Whatever it is, it hasn’t changed how much we loved them. 🎟 Ryan Holiday ...

We Will Be Fine

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Things are going to go wrong. It’s a chance to show them that everything is going to be fine. Because you’re going to make sure it’s fine.🎙️...

Even the Powerful Are Powerless

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It doesn’t matter how powerful you are. All of us, now that we have kids, are vulnerable.👟 To learn more about the kid's Mach 6 shoe, visit www.h...

Teaching Kids Gratitude and Presence | Ryan and Sam Holiday

10 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

While juggling the many responsibilities that come with being a parent, it's easy to fall into the trap of treating each day as a checklist to get thr...

Say It While You Can

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You have the power and capacity to speak your piece. Do it while you still can, while you still get to.🏛 All time can be quality time. Get your own...

Who Are You Keeping This For?

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Don’t keep it to yourself. Don’t wait. Give it to them now.💪 Go to livemomentous.com to get up to 32% off your first subscriptionorder or get 1...

This Is Our Wonderful Weakness

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our children are our wonderful weakness…and our incredible strength.📓 Pick up a signed edition of The Daily Dad: 366 Meditations on Parenting, Lo...

It’s Tough But You Gotta Show Them

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is what is most important. This sense of justice, this sense of fairness. It’s important that we don't just talk about these things, but we liv...

Make Them Very Lucky

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There is one way we can make our kids very, very lucky - at least right now. 🎶 Lyrics mentioned are from Quiet Town by The KillersHiya Health | hi...

The Current Parenting Pandemic | Gary Vee

03 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gary Vee is a serial entrepreneur, Chairman of VaynerX, the CEO of VaynerMedia, and the Creator and CEO of VeeFriends. His latest project is a childre...

Don’t Feel Guilty

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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This Is All You Have To Do

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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What Are They Seeing From You?

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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They Want To Connect

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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This Is What Keeps Us Going

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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Turning Garbage Time Into Quality Time

27 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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Who Are They Learning From?

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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Do It Now

25 Jul 2024

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What A Great Idea

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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You Cannot Wait

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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We’re Not Balanced Right

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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How to Teach Your Kids About Ancient Philosophy

20 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

📚 Looking for stories to teach your kids about Stoicism? Check out Ryan Holiday’s books: The Boy Who Would Be King and  The Girl Who Would Be Fr...

Don’t Put This Off

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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Let Them Teach You This

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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This Is All They Want

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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This Is Something You’ll Regret

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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Why You Have To Do Better

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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Is It Best For Them, Or Best For You? | Ryan and Sam Holiday

13 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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Instill This Spirit In Them

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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It’s A Bad Calculation

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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What’s Keeping You From It?

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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It’s Not That Hard

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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You’re Depriving Them of This

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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A Cautionary Tale: Tiger Woods' Childhood

06 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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Can You Teach Them This?

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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This Is Why They Love Them

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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When Do You See Your Kids?

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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It Costs What It Costs

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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This Is The Point

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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Embracing The Unexpected | Ryan and Sam Holiday

29 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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This Is Freeing And Humbling

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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If You’re Going to Spoil Them, Do It Here

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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Why Do We Put Them First?

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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Please, Please Don’t Do This

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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What Do They Really Want?

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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Balancing Urgency and Patience | Topaz Adizes

22 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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It’s All Part Of The Process

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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You Do What You Gotta Do

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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The Trip Is Part of The Trip

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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All Parents Can Meet This Standard

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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Value This More Than That

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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Happy Father's Day Weekend! | Fatherly Advice From Top Athletes And Coaches

15 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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How Would You Feel?

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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It’s Not Fair That We Do This

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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It’s a Tough Choice

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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Don’t Destroy This

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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It’s Not An Excuse

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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How To Be More Present With Your Kids | Dr. Michael Gervais’ Parenting Wake Up Call

08 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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It’s An Opportunity To Show Them This

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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Hold Up This Kind of Person

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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Remember The True Value of This

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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They’ll Resent You For This

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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Send Them This Message

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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Feeling Guilty as a Parent | Ryan and Sam Holiday

01 Jun 2024

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Work With Them To Find Their Lane

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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There Are Limits

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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Those Things Don’t Matter

29 May 2024

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This Is What We’re Here For

28 May 2024

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A Wonderful Way To Think About It

27 May 2024

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School's Out For Summer | Ryan and Sam Holiday

25 May 2024

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What Our Kids Need To Hear

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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Can You Do This Right?

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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But Do You Really Care?

22 May 2024

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Wish This Into Existence For Them

21 May 2024

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How Would You Like Them To Describe You?

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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10 Stoic Parenting Tips | Tom Segura's Parenting Reflections

18 May 2024

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It’s Ok To Have Conditions

17 May 2024

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You Can Do This

16 May 2024

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It’s Simple (But Also Out of Their Hands)

15 May 2024

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It Works, Just Not How You Think

14 May 2024

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This is Out To Get Them

13 May 2024

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Create Your Own Parenting Legacy | Adrian Grenier

11 May 2024

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You Can’t Get Around This Math

10 May 2024

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The Important Thing Is That You Do This

09 May 2024

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What Would You Do More Of?

08 May 2024

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This Is Your Main Job

07 May 2024

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