Happy Friday, gents. A little behind today. Been a whirlwind 24 hours. Thought I pulled a muscle, turns out I was rocking an angry appendix. From school drop-off to emergency surgery in record time. Dad life, man.

Enjoy the weekend, and may your football team not give up 470 yards of offense (looking at you, Steelers). Oh, and keep an eye out for the new Dad Day website dropping soon.

PS: If you’re new here, 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: The Only Arcade Machine You'll Ever Need
Best Community Reply: A calm dad teaches more than a perfect one ever could.
Wisdom of the Week: Fatherhood isn’t a race. Neither is becoming the man you’re meant to be. Some seasons, you’re just trying to make it through the week. Others, you’re building momentum. Stay the course.
Product of the Week: 1,000 Places to See Before You Die Coffee Table Book

WEEKEND BLUEPRINT

📕 Read: Roughouse Friday: A Memoir - Jaed Coffin

🎧 Listen: The Mindset of the King of the Ocean w/Laird Hamilton

📺 Watch: The State of Kid Birthday Parties

🍔 Eat/Drink: Smoked Shotgun Shells

🩳 Style: Mugsy Cashmere Hoodie (worth the price, comfy as can be)

FROM THE TRENCHES

Topic: Surviving Day Care Germ Season

One dad threw out the question every parent’s asked at some point: “How do you handle the constant wave of daycare germs entering your house or am I just screwed for the next few years?”

The general consensus? You’re not alone and yeah, it’s a rough stretch. Most dads admitted their immune systems took a beating when daycare started, but the good news is: it gets better. Eventually.

A few survival tips from the group:

Supplements help—things like zinc, vitamin D, elderberry, magnesium, and probiotics all got strong nods.
Keep cleaning wipes and steamers handy for doorknobs, bottles, and surfaces.
Wash your hands… a lot. Like, 15-times-a-day a lot.
And maybe the most reassuring note: your kids’ immune systems come out of it stronger than ever.

Bottom line…expect some colds, maybe a case of Hand Foot Mouth, and a whole lot of Lysol in your life. It’s just a season, but one every parent earns their stripes through.

Get in on the convo. Join the Dad Day Slack Group. It’s free. It’s low-key. And it might be the one group chat that actually adds some value to your week. Just a solid group of dads talking fatherhood, fitness, mindset, business, and more.

Jump in when you want. Lurk if that’s your style. Drop a win, ask a question, or just see what other guys are up to.

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