Membership

Keep these remindersfree for every dad

I write every day for dads who want to be more patient and present. All of it is free, and I want to keep it that way, so that as many dads as possible can read it.

If my writing has helped you, you can help me keep going by becoming a paying subscriber. It costs about as much as one coffee a month. You get a few extras as thanks, including Meimei, the baby-tracking app my wife and I use every day.

Become a paying subscriber

What you get

A few extras, as thanks

Everything I write, as always
The short reminders from Saturday to Thursday and the longer letter on Fridays.
Bonus content
Now and then, an extra piece or section just for paying subscribers.
Comments
Reply to any post and talk with the other dads who read it.
Meimei
The baby-tracking app I built for my own family, free for as long as you subscribe.

Free for paying subscribers

Meimei 妹妹, a baby tracker for tired parents

Meimei's three screens: a timeline of the day's logs, milk intake charts, and growth trends

I built Meimei before my daughter was born, to replace the paper sheets we used for my son. My wife and I log every feed, nap and diaper in it, more than 20 times a day.

  • A timeline of the day: feeds, activity, sleep, pee and poop
  • Shared between you and your partner, so nobody has to ask when the last feed was
  • Milk intake charts and height and weight trends
  • Opens instantly, with a dark mode for 3 a.m. feeds

It's a web app that installs on your phone's home screen. After you subscribe, I'll email you to set up your family. Read how I built it.

Plans

Pick what suits you

Monthly

$5 a month

Annual

$50 a year

Two months free

Founding Dad

$100 a year

For dads who want to give more

Prices are in US dollars. Every plan gets the same benefits, and you choose your plan on Substack.

Choose a plan on Substack

Questions

Will the writing stay free?
Yes. Every daily reminder and Friday letter stays free to read, here and by email. That's the point of paying.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes, from your Substack account, in a few clicks. You keep your benefits until the end of the period you paid for.
What does a Founding Dad get?
The same as every paying subscriber, plus the satisfaction of backing a fellow dad a little more. That's all, and I'm grateful for it.
How do I get Meimei?
After you subscribe, I'll email you to say thanks and ask which email addresses to set up, for you and your partner. I add each family by hand, so give me a day or two.

Not ready to pay? That's fine. Subscribe for free and get every post by email.