Sniff. Blow. Cough. Repeat.

This week’s DadLab Deep Dive takes us back to the Germ Symphony that is Episode 8 of From Dad, With Love.

It’s not just about sick kids—it’s about generational patterns, the pressure to “push through,” and redefining what care looks like.

Because sometimes the real healing starts with giving your child permission to rest—without guilt.

🧻 Grab a tissue.

🛑 Pause the hustle.

🎧 Let’s dive in.

What happens when a paper towel roll becomes a drumstick—and a pile of “junk” is actually priceless treasure?

In this DadLab: After the Mic bonus, we’re revisiting Episode 7 of From Dad, With Love, where Aaron explores the chaos of childhood attachments—and the covert art of parental purging.

This isn’t just about decluttering—it’s about memory, autonomy, and learning how to let go (without the emotional fallout).

🎧 Tune in.

💭 See the story behind the story.

📢 Then pass it on.

What do you do when your kid walks right past you—and into someone else’s arms?

This week’s DadLab deep dive unpacks Episode 6, where the sting of being “second choice” hits hard. With a thoughtful outside perspective, the episode explores what happens beneath the surface—identity, insecurity, and how rejection as a parent can shape our willingness to show up again and again.

This isn’t about competition—it’s about connection.

And sometimes, that means sitting in the discomfort long enough to break the pattern.

💔 Feel it.

👀 Name it.

🙌 Stay in the room.