Life Lessons From Our Office Dads

Contrary to popular belief, dad wasn’t born in cargo shorts. In fact, he used to be cool… until he swapped his motorcycle for a lawn mower and late nights at dive bars for early mornings at Home Depot.

Naturally, we had questions. So we asked a few of our office dads to share their best stories, favorite fatherly tips, and most hilarious misfires. Happy Father’s Day!

Marc - Director of Contract Manufacturing

"If something makes your kid happy, let them do it. I started out saying no screens. But by the fourth kid I was like, “Sure, watch The Wiggles if it keeps you quiet.” Now they’re almost adults and think an airplane flight without screens is a human rights violation."

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Michael - Creative Director

"When my daughter was five, I recorded her ballet recital with a camcorder. The only problem? I hadn’t started wearing glasses yet. After the show, I proudly showed her the tape and she said, “Dad… that’s not me.” Turns out I filmed the wrong kid the entire time. Moral of the story: if you want to watch your kid grow up, make sure you can actually see them."

Fave Product: Our 2-in-1 Shampoo + Conditioner is easily my favorite. Especially the Tea Tree scent. It has this subtle mintiness, plus it leaves your scalp tingling even after you get out of the shower.

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Nick - VP Performance Marketing

"New parents never fully appreciate how much flexibility they have in the first year—travelling, eating out, whatever—because newborns are relatively easy to care for! Maximize the time you have before they crawl/walk/run, because once that happens, you'll be chasing them for years."

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Steve - CFO

"My tip: enjoy each moment. When my son was little, I used to try getting him to nap, but I’d usually fall asleep first. One time, I woke up to find he’d colored in the face of my watch with a black permanent marker. As I started to explain why that wasn’t okay, he just kept laughing. Then I looked in the mirror… and saw he’d also drawn an entire battle scene on my forehead. We still laugh about it."

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Brad - Sr. Manager, Social Impact

"Always have a range of snacks on hand—especially a secret stash of sweets. Gummy bears got us through an ER visit getting a staple in my 4 year old's head after he ran headfirst into a counter. Now I don't leave home without them! Secretly, they're for me too."

Fave Product: Sandalwood 3-in-1 All Over Wash, opens in a new tab, without a doubt. Saves me time in the shower but still delivers the best clean. Plus it hydrates my skin!

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Mike - Director of Financial Planning

"As a single dog dad, my bulldog Norman has taught me a lot about resilience, especially when it comes to dating. At the park, he approaches every dog with his best moves. Like his signature barrel roll. Whether he gets a green light to a love fest or a red light and a cold shoulder, he trots away happy and ends every day with a full belly and a full heart. I think we all could learn a lot from Norman."

Fave Product: Mountain Air Body Wash, opens in a new tab. It makes me feel the most fresh, like I just might be taking a shower outside.

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Zach - Sales Director 

"During my second week back at work after paternity leave, my father-in-law was on baby duty. Mid-morning, I get a casual text: “Can you bring down a change of clothes?” I walk downstairs with a fresh outfit… and immediately get handed a baby who had clearly been through a full-blown diaper war or completed his first Tough Mudder event. My father-in-law? Said nothing, just gave me a nod and exited the situation like a seasoned vet. He was playing chess."

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