Happy Friday y’all. If this is your last weekend before the kiddos start school, enjoy it!

Here’s what we got today…

• Shifting into play mode

• Badass dad: Captain Sulley

• Kid swag

• The key to longevity

• How to properly cool drinks

• Help? I got this

Play Mode; Engaged

After a long day at work, shifting into 'play mode' with the kiddos can be tough. If you struggle with it, you're not alone. Don’t beat yourself up.

Try these tips:

1. Shift Your Mindset: Transition from work to home mode mentally.

2. Set Boundaries: The Nerf war starts in 30 minutes and will end when dinner is ready.

3. Take Turns Choosing the Activity: Share the decision-making. Mix it up!

4. Set the phone down: The distractions can wait.

Read more here.

Captain Sully Sullenberger

On January 15, 2009, Captain Sully Sullenberger solidified his badass status and performed the “Miracle on the Hudson,” safely landing a plane on the Hudson River after a bird strike disabled both engines.

But did you know he's also a dad to two adopted girls? In a heartfelt letter to his daughters, Sully shares how much they and their mother mean to him, reflecting on the joy of rediscovering the world through their eyes and the challenges of balancing his high-stakes career with family life.

Cash & Co.

We haven't tried anything from Cash & Co. ourselves, but from the looks of it, they've got some pretty sweet kid gear. From headwear to swimwear, your little one will be rocking some serious swag with Cash & Co. Check ‘em out. 

Longevity Tips From a Heart Surgeon

Dr. Jeremy London is a cardiac surgeon, and he’s pretty jacked too. This guy knows a lot about hearts. So, what's his secret to living longer?

Lift heavy and gain muscle. Why? Because muscle is the organ of longevity. Check out this one-minute clip where he breaks it down.

The Best Way to Ice Drinks in a Cooler

Pro tip: Skip the mound of ice and go for an 80/20 mix of ice and water in your cooler. This way, the bottles and cans sit in the ice but the tops stick out, making them easy to grab without freezing your hands.

Bike the Great Allegheny Passage

Looking for a unique family adventure? How about biking from Pittsburgh, PA, to Washington, D.C., on the Great Allegheny Passage? This 315-mile flat, protected gravel trail offers stunning views of remote woods, farmlands, and rivers.

Split it up into easy inn-to-inn days, or challenge yourself with a 45-mile-a-day ride. You’ll avoid the crowds and soak in the beauty of this underrated region. Go in the fall for some of the best leaf-peeping around!

Before you go: Plan your stops on the C&O and GAP.