Dad-O Series: Books and Gear

Mitchell writes like he’s sitting across from you at a coffee shop, telling stories you can actually relate to. I highlighted half the book. The best part? It’s not about being perfect or macho, it’s about leading with heart and humility. I’ve already changed how I handle discipline, especially when my stepkids test me. They notice the difference too.

Being away from my family a lot makes connection tough. I picked this up on deployment, and it honestly helped me reconnect through messages and calls in a more intentional way. Mitchell’s tone is comforting he doesn’t talk down to you. He reminds you that presence isn’t just physical, it’s emotional. Great perspective for dads everywhere.

I’ve been worried about my kids’ screen time for years, but never knew how to talk about it without sounding like the bad guy. Ryan gives you scripts, mindset shifts, and real strategies that actually work. We had our first “tech reset weekend” after reading this, and it was shockingly fun. If you’ve got kids glued to screens, buy this immediately.