The Daily Dad

The Parenting Habit You Don’t Appreciate Until Years Later | Ryan and Sam Holiday

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Jan 10, 2026
Journaling is a powerful, yet underrated tool for parents. Ryan and Samantha explore how small, consistent entries can reveal long-term patterns in parenting. They emphasize starting small and using prompts to encourage reflection. Discovering rhythms in daily life, such as recurring frustrations, can lead to insights about oneself. The duo also shares personal stories about finding others' journals, highlighting the intimacy of written thoughts. This conversation encourages parents to embrace journaling as a tool for growth and understanding.
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ADVICE

Make Journaling Low-Stakes

  • Lower the stakes by using short, low-pressure formats like one-line or prompt journals.
  • Commit to tiny actions so journaling becomes a habit rather than an all-or-nothing burden.
INSIGHT

Small Entries Reveal Big Patterns

  • Short daily prompts reveal long-term patterns you cannot see day-to-day.
  • Seeing the same prompt over years shows cumulative habits and where real change is needed.
ANECDOTE

Reading The Same Day Across Years

  • Ryan describes using a one-line-a-day five-year journal and reading the same date across years.
  • He found ordinary moments repeated and gained perspective on what truly mattered.
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