EPISODE · Apr 30, 2026 · 4 MIN
This is a Big 1: Happy 1st Birthday & A Shoutout to the Village
from In My Daddy Era: Confessions from a First-Time Father · host Richard Dodds
Have a story or advice? Send me a note here!My baby girl is officially a toddler. We went all out for the first birthday, Elmo tutus, Cookie Monster shirts, and enough balloons to fill a Sesame Street set. She won’t remember it, but I’ll never forget it.In this episode, I’m reflecting on the milestone of year one. I’m sharing the "extra" details of our party planning, the 'no baby drop' rule, and a conversation with my grandmother that changed how I look at our village. It’s a thank you to everyone who shows up, even when they don’t have to.In this confession:The Smash Cake Chronicles: Why we went 100% extra on the Sesame Street theme.Grandma’s Rebuttal: The perspective shift I needed regarding the people in our lives.The Village Map: Why family isn't just about blood, but about who shows up for the moments that matter.Support the show
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Have a story or advice? Send me a note here! My baby girl is officially a toddler. We went all out for the first birthday, Elmo tutus, Cookie Monster shirts, and enough balloons to fill a Sesame Street set. She won’t remember it, but I’ll never forget it. In this episode, I’m reflecting on the milestone of year one. I’m sharing the "extra" details of our party planning, the 'no baby drop' rule, and a conversation with my grandmother that changed how I look at our village. It’s a thank you to ...
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