Archive - The Daily Dad Reset

Our Family Needed a Pause. I Needed an Intervention.

How my wife's perspective helped us reclaim an afternoon for our family.

6 hrs ago • Jeremy L

Friday Fieldwork: Protect the Mind Wandering

Getting purposeful about letting your mind wander can do wonders for your creativity, self regulation, and happiness.

Oct 2 • Jeremy L

September 2026

The Long Pause Has Been Stolen From Us

I used to have time to think on the train. Now I have to leave my phone behind to find it.

Sep 28 • Jeremy L

Friday Fieldwork: The Algorithm Pause

The algorithm will always feed, I have to decide when an idea gets to breath.

Sep 25 • Jeremy L

My Algorithm Wants Me to Be a Better Dad

It may also be making it harder to be present with my kids

Sep 21 • Jeremy L

July 2026

Friday Fieldwork: Keep the Door Open

Sometimes the most important conversation is the one that happens after you’ve decided not to win.

Jul 24 • Jeremy L

Fictional Fathers - Eric Taylor: Keep the Door Open

Am I winning the argument... or protecting the relationship?

Jul 20 • Jeremy L

Friday Fieldwork: Hold the Plan Loosely

Sometimes the best family memories are the ones you never planned.

Jul 17 • Jeremy L

Fictional Fathers - Clark Griswold: It’ll Be Fun... Right?

Am I creating memories... or trying to create perfect memories?

Jul 13 • Jeremy L

Friday Fieldwork: Enter Their World

Sometimes the best connection starts with one simple question: “Alright... what’s my role?”

Jul 10 • Jeremy L

Fictional Fathers: Bandit - I’ll Come Play With You

Am I present... or participating?

Jul 6 • Jeremy L

Friday Fieldwork: Let Them See You Learn

Sometimes the best lesson is watching Dad figure it out.

Jul 3 • Jeremy L

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