Dad Braids Club: Can’t Hold It Forever

Estimated read time: 4 min

Yesterday my daughter and I went on a bike ride/run.

She’s been so proud of her biking lately, so I decided to take her on a longer ride - just to see how she’d do.

And honestly? She blew me away.

Almost six miles later, she was still smiling, still pedaling, and keeping up just fine. She even wiped out at one point, took a few deep breaths, and got right back on the bike.

As we rode home, I couldn’t help thinking about how everyone says it goes so fast.

And it’s true. She’s only in kindergarten, but I already feel it.

Sometimes I catch myself wishing I could slow it all down - just freeze these sweet, simple years. But then days like this remind me: growth isn’t something to fear. It’s something to celebrate.

Every new skill opens another door. Every little milestone makes room for the next adventure.

We can’t hold onto anything forever.

But we can be present enough not to miss it.

And later, when the years really have flown by, we’ll have an archive of beautiful memories - not from clinging too tightly, but from being right there while it all unfolded.

🌀 Braid of the Week

The Classic 3-Strand Braid

This one absolutely cranked! A good reminder to go back to the basics — they never go out of style. Between TikTok and Instagram, it brought in over 10,000 new people to the community. Welcome, friends! 👋

🎥 Watch it here:

👉 Instagram

👉 TikTok

👉 YouTube

💡 Hair Hack of the Week

We’ve been having some serious tangles in the mornings lately.

This stuff is saving my life 👇

🧴 Fairy Tales Tangle Tamer — the ultimate detangling and smoothing solution for unruly knots and curly tops.

Use it with the Fairy Tales Detangling Shampoo and Conditioner for the full effect.

👉 Grab it on Amazon

✨ More of our favorite tools here → Dad Braids Gear List

📸 Community Highlights

Every week I’m blown away by the messages that come in - stories of dads learning, showing up, and finding connection through the simple act of doing hair.

From first braids to year-long progress pics, to single dads rebuilding connection with their daughters - this is what Dad Braids is all about. 💪

Not perfection. Just presence.

Not tutorials. Transformation.

You’re all proof that small acts of love really do make a big impact.

🗳️ Poll of the Week

Last week I asked: What’s the trickiest part of balancing dad life right now?

Top answer: Work projects piling up — with a close second, finding time for myself.

✌🏻 Final Thought

Here’s to the moments that move too fast - the rides, the wipeouts, the little victories.

The ones we can’t keep forever… but can live fully while they’re here.

Thanks for being part of this community. I’m so grateful for every one of you.

– Strider

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