GuideCal Brennan5 min
Let him lose twenty dollars before he gets a debit card
A card makes spending painless, and painless is the problem. Start with cash he can actually lose, and a father who keeps his mouth shut.
Family
Marriage, money, conflict and the traditions your kids will keep.
The BRO Code. What to do, what not to do, and a few laughs on the way.
Men's, Women's, Family & Date NightsForty-plus ideas for each, an idea spinner, and how to host one that people still show up to a year later.Spin for ideas The Screen-Time ResetThe honest why, a 30-day reset challenge, 100 things to do instead and a family tech agreement you can print.Start the reset Make Memories on PurposeTraditions by season, a year-of-memories planner, one-on-one days, grandparent adventures and the records your kids will keep.Plan the year The BRO Survival & Preparedness GuideThe printable family manual: a kit and go-bag builder, water and food calculators, the core skills and a family emergency plan.Get ready, calmly
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Family quizzes
Quiz yourself, then your friends
- Who Are You at Family Game Night?Mastermind, referee, snack captain or chief cheerleader? Eight questions to find your seat at the table.Take the quiz
- The Family Conflict Check: How Does Your Home Handle Disagreement?Every family argues. Eight honest questions about how yours fights, listens and makes up. Private, and just for you.Take the check
- Family Board Game TriviaMonopoly money, Scrabble tiles and the rules everyone argues about. How well do you know the classics?Take the quiz
- Family Money Basics: A Household Finance Knowledge CheckInterest, credit, savings and the terms on every statement. Nine questions every household should be able to answer.Take the quiz
- Friend quiz · Dad editionHow well do your friends know you?Answer about yourself, send the link, and see who really knows you. Nicknames only.Make yours
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Is your money actually in order?
Six questions. No email required, no sales pitch at the end.
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Does your wardrobe actually fit you?
Five questions, honestly answered, and a plan for the next two weeks.
