"Most schools and most parents teach reading all wrong. They bully kids into doing it. They pressure them. They tell them, 'Reading is what smart and successful people do.' Then they’re surprised when kids who struggled with reading don’t think they’re smart, and they wonder why kids almost wear illiteracy as a badge of honor. They wonder why people say thin ... Show More
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This is the Best Excuse in the World
<p>There are a lot of reasons why someone’s output might change. When people ask why, you have the best excuse in the world.</p><p><br></p><p>👉 Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join<a href="https://dailydad.com/society" rel="noopener ... Show More
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Sep 29
What to Say to Your Kids When You Can’t Deal
This week, award-winning journalist and podcaster Elise Hu joins the show to talk about her new podcast Raising Us, where she explores how parents can handle the trickiest questions kids throw their way. A mom of three, Elise shares her own experiences with curiosity, honesty, an ... Show More
38m 55s
Apr 2025
The 3 Parenting Skills That Shape Future Communicators
If you're a parent, there’s nothing more important than teaching your kids how to communicate — how to handle a "no," how to disagree without disrespect, and how to show kindness even when it’s hard. That’s what this episode is all about. I’m sharing a few key lessons from my own ... Show More
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