Dad Braids Club: Wherever You Are, I’m With You

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Welcome to another week of being a dad, guys!

Hope last week held a little magic and a little love for you.

I know from your messages that we’re all spread across the world - different cultures, different family situations, different seasons of life.

For some of us, everything’s flowing. For others, this chapter feels heavy. Most of us? Somewhere in between.

But no matter where you fall on that spectrum, we’re all connected by one thing:

We’re trying.

Trying to grow. Trying to show up. Trying to become better versions of ourselves for the little humans we love most.

If you’re like me, then this week had a little good and a little bad.

I’m learning to hold both - to stay steady, bring presence home, and lead with love even when my tank’s a little low.

So wherever you are, my friends… I’m with you. And you can reach out anytime - whether you want to share something great, something tough, or just something real.

✂️  Hair Hack of the Week

Fixing the Baggy Bottom Braid

That loose, droopy last bit of a braid? Yeah… we’ve all been there 😅

Here’s a method that tightens it up cleanly every time - no more saggy ends.

🎥 Watch it here:

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🌀 Braid of the Week

The High French Pony

A classic pony… but elevated with a clean French-braided lead-in.

🧵 Fast, cool, and surprisingly easy once you get the hang of it.

🎥 Watch it here:

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🗳️ Poll of the Week

From last week: Whats the biggest thing you hope your kids never lose as they grow up? Their kindness, with a close 2nd of their curiosity

🔗  What We’re Into This Week

Here are a few gems that hit home for me:

• Why saying “no” constantly loses its power — and what to do instead

  👉 https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQSnmSFkrB6/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

• It’s the little magical moments that stick with our kids

  👉 https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRD1csejE1F/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

• Teaching acknowledgment and kindness — this one really resonated

  👉 https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQf1P30DfCk/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

✌🏻 Final Thought

Wherever this week finds you - calm, chaotic, peaceful, messy - remember:

Our kids don’t need perfection. They just need us.

Showing up.

Trying again.

Loving them through the little things.

I’m proud of us all, and grateful you’re here.

– Strider

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