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Jan 2021
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Daily Dad and Emily Oster on Rational Pa...

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On today’s episode, Ryan has a wide-ranging conversation with professor and economist Emily Oster. They talk about how to balance your life with children, how to communicate positive messaging, how the American government handled the pandemic, and more. Emily Oster is a professor of economics at Brown University, as well as the bestselling author of several ... Show More
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Do It While There is Still Time
It’s never too late to change and improve, but we should also be aware that the clock is ticking, the windows are closing. 👉 Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/society✉️ Sign up for ... Show More
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You Just Made That Up
In the course of a day as parents, we make hundreds, thousands of assumptions. Most of these assumptions are faulty. We’re just making them up…even though they make us miserable!🪙 Carry The Daily Stoic Pause & Reflect Medallion as a reminder to pause. A pause creates space. A pa ... Show More
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This is How to Connect with Them
Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in America—a day we reflect on his life and legacy. One particular lesson from Dr. King can help us better connect with our kids each day.👉 Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Societ ... Show More
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