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.

This is it—the wrap-up of Season 1.

In this heartfelt finale, Aaron reflects on everything the journey has revealed: from sugar crashes and bedtime battles to connection, control, and healing your inner child in real time. It’s not just about parenting—it’s about reparenting yourself while raising someone else.

Whether you’ve been here since Episode 1 or you’re just joining the village, this episode is a thank-you, a send-off, and a reminder that fatherhood is never about perfection—it’s about presence.

🎧 Listen in.

🧡 Reflect.

📢 And if this show has meant something to you, now’s the time to share it with someone else.

Season 2 is coming—with new stories, new voices, and new ways to grow.

From Dad… with love.

🎧 Morning Car Chaos: Why Every Drive Feels Like a Full Production

This week’s DadLab Deep Dive unpacks the symphony of snack demands, playlist negotiations, and window wars that define the modern school drop-off.

We’re revisiting Episode 5: Morning Car Chaos—but this time, from a fresh perspective. From stretching like Inspector Gadget to open snacks in the backseat, to realizing how rushed mornings mirror our own childhoods, this reflection highlights how the smallest routines shape the biggest memories.

🚗 Buckle up.

😅 Laugh through the chaos.

🌀 Reflect on the ride.

What happens when the way your kids show love doesn’t match how you naturally give it?

This week, Aaron opens up about the challenges—and the breakthroughs—of learning his children’s love languages. From mismatched moments to intentional growth, this episode dives deep into the work it takes to meet your kids where they are, not just where you’re comfortable.

Because parenting isn’t just about teaching them.

Sometimes, it’s about letting them teach you.

🎧 Listen in.

🌀 Reflect on your own love languages.

✏️ And maybe, rewrite the story for the next generation.

What does it really mean to stay grounded when your kid’s emotions are off the charts?

In this DadLab: After the Mic, we’re revisiting Episode 4—where emotional storms and toddler meltdowns meet intentional parenting. Through a reflective lens, this deep dive unpacks the layered dynamics of presence, power struggles, and the quiet work of becoming the safe place… even when everything feels like it’s falling apart.

🎧 Revisit the moment.

🧠 Rethink your response.

🌀 Get the insight between the outbursts.

Late-night dance classes. Weeknight drama rehearsals. One tired parent trying to beat the bedtime clock before the front door swings open. Sound familiar?

In this episode of From Dad, With Love, Aaron dives into the beautiful chaos of kids’ extracurricular activities—and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with them. From budgeting for activities that might only last a week, to realizing the difference between pushing your kids and projecting onto them, this one’s got heart, humor, and a whole lot of honesty.

Plus, a moment every dad can relate to: the “Dad Tax” on snacks.

Yeah… we see you.