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The final week of the year has a different kind of quiet. The holidays are winding down. The routines we’ve been holding loosely are about to return. And many of us are somewhere between relief, gratitude, exhaustion, and reflection.

As dads, this week offers a rare pause from rushing into goals or promises, to notice what this year asked of us and how we showed up. The late nights. The early mornings. The moments we got it right and the ones we wish we could replay.

Our kids don’t measure the year the way we do. They don’t track milestones or resolutions. They remember how it felt to be with us. The tone of our voice when they were upset. The way we entered the room after a long day. The moments we slowed down enough to be present.

This year reminded me that growth doesn’t always look like progress. Sometimes it looks like repair. Sometimes it looks like choosing calm when everything feels loud. Sometimes it looks like learning to hold space for our kids while also holding space for ourselves.

As we head into a new year, our kids don’t need a different version of us. They need a more grounded one. One who knows that leadership at home starts with regulation, presence, and compassion.

Reflection helps us integrate what we’ve lived, not just move past it. When we take the time to notice how we showed up this year, we become more intentional about how we want to show up next year.

Children benefit when we model reflection rather than perfection. It teaches them that growth is ongoing and that mistakes don’t erase connection.

Dad Takeaways

Thanks for being part of Ready To Dad this year. Showing up, reflecting, and staying curious about how we parent matters more than you know. We’re in this together!

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