Want Better Kids? Watch How You Treat Their Mom

Your kids' future relationships are being shaped right now, and you're the chief architect.

Think you're just having a normal argument about who forgot to run the dishwasher? Nope. You're teaching your kids what conflict resolution looks like. That casual comment about mom's cooking? You're showing them how to talk about their future partner.

Look, we all lose our cool sometimes. We all say things we shouldn't.

But here's what matters: Are you showing your kids what making things right looks like? Are you modeling the kind of partner you hope they'll either be or end up with?

Quick gut check: Would you want your daughter's future partner to treat her the way you treat her mom? Would you be proud if your son handled disagreements the way you do?

The bar isn't perfection - it's progress. But remember: Your kids aren't learning about respect from your words. They're learning it from your actions.

Jimmy Chin

Imagine shooting photos while dangling 2,000 feet off El Capitan, or directing an Oscar-winning film about a guy climbing without ropes. That's just another Tuesday for Jimmy Chin. But ask him about his biggest challenge, and he'll tell you it's figuring out fatherhood.

Before winning Academy Awards and National Geographic assignments, Chin lived out of his car, chasing impossible shots and even bigger climbs. Now he's teaching his kids about calculated risk-taking and finding beauty in wild places.

"As much as I teach my kids about resilience and determination, they teach me patience and perspective," Chin says. The man who's summited Everest and skied down it discovered that keeping up with toddlers requires a different kind of endurance.

Chin's approach to parenting mirrors his climbing philosophy: respect the risks, trust your preparation, and know when to turn back.

While most dads worry about their kids on the playground, Chin is teaching his to be competent in environments that would terrify most adults. But it's not about raising daredevils - it's about building confidence and self-reliance. Follow Jimmy here.

The Cocktail Smoker Kit

This cocktail smoker kit lets you add real wood-smoked flavor to your drinks. We're talking six different wood chips to experiment with, a torch, and everything you need to make your Old Fashioned taste like it was mixed by a hipster with a handlebar mustache.

What we like:

• Makes any drink look Instagram-worthy

• Impressive enough to make the neighbors jealous

• Perfect excuse to "practice" your bartending skills

At $40 bucks, it's cheaper than one night out at that fancy cocktail bar.

Grab yours here.

Holiday Survival Guide: Keeping Your Dad Bod In Check

The holidays have arrived, which means your in-laws' cooking, office parties, and endless opportunities to undo your hard work.

Here's how to survive without becoming Santa's body double.

1. Set Your Boundaries: Make a few non-negotiable rules. Maybe it's a daily 20-minute workout, a two-drink limit, or actually getting some sleep. You don't have to be perfect, but you need a game plan.

2. Give Yourself a Timeline: Pick your battles. Set specific dates for when you'll loosen up (like Christmas Eve dinner) and when you're back on track. Without an end date, "holiday season" becomes "holiday quarter."

3. Keep Moving: Nobody's asking you to do CrossFit between presents. But a quick morning walk or some basic exercises will keep you feeling human. Bonus: Great excuse to escape the relatives.

The best gift you can give yourself is maintaining some healthy habits through the chaos. You'll thank yourself when January hits and you're not starting from scratch.

Shoutout to Eric Hinman for the inspo.

Build a Garage Gym for Under $1k

Our friends at Garage Gym Reviews put together a complete guide on building a legit home gym for under $1,000. We're talking strength training, cardio equipment, and everything you need to keep your bod in check without breaking the bank.

Check out the full video here.