ProductFebruary 5, 20265 min read
Why We Rejected 3 Features That Would Have Made Us More Money
Every feature idea at Distracted Dad goes through one filter: is this for the dad, or to keep him on the app? Here are three we killed.
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Behind the Build
Product decisions, fatherhood insights, and the thinking behind Distracted Dad.
InsightsJanuary 28, 20264 min read
The Accountability Trick: Why Your Kids Will Not Let You Forget
99% of habit apps fail because they rely on notifications you will ignore. We built accountability into the family dynamic itself.
Read more →ProductJanuary 15, 20263 min read
Why Dads Do Not Get to Spend Points on Themselves
We split rewards into two systems — bonding rewards and milestones — so Dad never has to choose between himself and his kids.
Read more →InsightsJanuary 8, 20264 min read
Dad Always on His Phone? How to Break the Habit for Good
You know you are on your phone too much around your kids. Here is why willpower alone will not fix it, and what actually works.
Read more →ActivitiesDecember 20, 20256 min read
15 Father-Son Activities That Do Not Require a Screen
Stuck in the TV-and-video-games loop with your son? Here are 15 activities that create real memories.
Read more →ActivitiesDecember 12, 20255 min read
Father-Daughter Bonding: 12 Activities She Will Remember Forever
The father-daughter relationship shapes how she sees herself for the rest of her life. Here is how to show up.
Read more →InsightsDecember 1, 20255 min read
How to Be a More Present Dad Without Quitting Your Job
You do not need to work less to be a great dad. You need to be intentional about the time you already have.
Read more →ActivitiesNovember 18, 20255 min read
Stuck Inside With Your Kids? 20 Activities That Are Not Screen Time
Rainy day, snow day, sick day — here are 20 indoor activities that beat staring at a screen together.
Read more →InsightsNovember 10, 20254 min read
Why I Love Setting My Husband's Milestone Rewards
Partner Mode changed our marriage dynamic in a way I did not expect. Here is what it is like from the other side.
Read more →Our StoryOctober 1, 20256 min read
Why We Started Distracted Dad: A Dinner That Changed Everything
I did not set out to build an app. I sat down at dinner with a friend and accidentally said things out loud I had never admitted to anyone. This is the real story.
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