Keeping Your Cool

Nobody tells you that one of the hardest parts of being a dad is managing your own emotions. That moment when the milk spills right after you mopped, or they're fighting over something so trivial it hurts your brain.

Here's what they also don't tell you: Your response in these moments isn't just about the mess or the fight or the questions. It's teaching them how to handle their own frustrations later in life.

So take that deep breath. Count to ten. Walk away if you need to. Your kids aren't just watching what you do when things go right - they're learning how to handle life by watching what you do when things go wrong.

Remember: They won't remember the spilled milk. But they'll remember how you handled it.

Kimi Räikkönen

Before becoming a dad, Kimi Räikkönen was Formula 1's "Iceman" - a nickname earned from his cool demeanor and raw speed that took him from just 23 car races to F1 World Champion. These days, he's racing a different circuit: parenthood.

"When my son was born, I felt my whole life was different," says the guy famous for saying as little as possible. The man who once told his team "leave me alone, I know what I'm doing" during a race now builds his life around his kids' schedules.

From world champion to "just another dad at school pickup," Räikkönen proves that sometimes the biggest shifts happen off the track. "My family is much more important than racing," he says.

→ Follow Kimi here

Safety Glasses That Don’t Suck

For you dads going full send with power tools or doing battle with yard work - Shop Shades just made safety glasses actually cool.

Our friend John Maelcki (dad of 3, former Steelers player turned woodworker) got tired of looking like a high school chemistry student while working in his shop, so he designed these himself.

He’s giving our readers 15% off with code: DADDAY. Not a sponsored post. We wear these and love ‘em. Also available with a prescription.

→ Grab a pair at Shop Shades

What Else We’re Eying Up:

• HOKA Kaha 2 GTX Hiking Boot

• Whiskey in the Wild Original Whiskey

• Tablet Holder for Car

Arnold’s 15-Minute Dumbbell Workout

Looking for a quick and effective workout? Arnold’s latest routine combines cardio and strength with just two dumbbells and a weighted vest or rucksack. Perfect for busy dads, this 15-minute circuit hits your whole body:

• Dumbbell Squats

• Push-Ups (add weight for extra challenge)

• Overhead Carry

• Alternating Lunges

• Overhead Press

Perform each move for 30 seconds, rest briefly, and repeat for as many rounds as you can.

👊 Ready to tackle this workout? Read more here. 

PS: If you need a legit rucksack, GoRuck is the real deal.

Dale Carnegie Hack For Keeping Your Cool

Next time you mess up (because you will), try Carnegie's "Damned Fool Things I Have Done" move: Write it down. Not to beat yourself up, but to own it. When you list your own screw-ups, other people's mistakes start looking a lot more human.

Turns out the guy who wrote "How to Win Friends and Influence People" knew something about not losing it with people - even tiny ones who just painted your walls with markers.

Spaces that make you want to stay a while

Imagine waking up to howler monkeys, watching your kids catch their first wave, and ending the day in an infinity pool overlooking the Costa Rican jungle. Silvestre Nosara isn't your typical resort - it's nine luxury residences where "family-friendly" meets "actually cool."

Steps from one of the world's best surf breaks, it's the kind of place where waterfall hikes and horseback rides replace screen time, and the hardest decision is whether to cook in your fully-equipped kitchen or let someone else handle dinner.

→ Plan your escape here