Good Dad
Mindful reminders for dads
Free · Designed for iPad
Being a great dad isn't about perfection—it's about presence.
Good Dad is your daily companion for mindful, intentional fatherhood. Get personalized reminders that adapt to each child's name and age, helping you show up as the dad you want to be—now available in 9 languages and designed to support families with multiple children.
PERSONALIZED FOR YOUR WHOLE FAMILY
Every reminder is tailored to each of your children. Whether you have one child or five, Good Dad creates personalized prompts for every unique relationship. Add your kids' names and birthdays, and the app customizes over 100 reminders specifically for your family—from "Ask Emma about her day" to age-appropriate prompts for toddlers, teens, and everyone in between. Plus, you'll automatically receive birthday reminders so you never miss celebrating their special days.
MULTI-CHILD MINDFUL REMINDERS
Fathers with multiple children receive reminders designed for their whole family. Each notification is personalized with the right child's name and age-appropriate guidance, helping you be intentional in every relationship and present for each unique bond you're building. New reminders help you foster healthy sibling relationships too.
DAILY MINDFUL REMINDERS
Receive gentle nudges throughout your day to be present, patient, and connected. Each reminder is a simple action you can take right now—no guilt, no pressure, just practical ways to strengthen your bond with your children.
14 THOUGHTFUL CATEGORIES
Love & Connection – Express affection and build deeper bonds
Patience & Grace – Practice understanding in challenging moments
Presence & Mindfulness – Be fully present with your kids
Understanding & Space – Give them room to grow and feel
Modeling Good Character – Lead by example in all situations
Self-Care & Reflection – Take care of yourself as a father
Fun & Play – Create joyful moments and lasting memories
Daily Routines – Make transitions smoother and more meaningful
Discipline & Boundaries – Set loving limits with intention
Education & Learning – Support their growth and curiosity
Health & Wellness – Build healthy habits together
Emotional Intelligence – Help them understand feelings
Adventure & Growth – Encourage exploration and trying new things
Sibling Relationships – Foster healthy bonds between your children
100+ ACTIONABLE REMINDERS
Browse our complete library of reminders, each crafted to help you be more present. Search by category, save your favorites, and schedule reminders that fit your family's rhythm.
NEVER MISS A MILESTONE
Birthday reminders ensure you're always prepared to celebrate your children. Set how far in advance you want to be notified, so you have time to plan something special for each child.
AVAILABLE IN 9 LANGUAGES
Good Dad brings mindful fatherhood to families worldwide:
English
Spanish
Portuguese
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Vietnamese
FLEXIBLE & NON-JUDGMENTAL
Choose when and how often you receive reminders. Get daily notifications or browse the library whenever you need inspiration. There's no wrong way to use Good Dad—just your way.
FOR EVERY DAD
Whether you're a new father finding your way, a busy dad juggling work and family, or a seasoned parent wanting to stay intentional, Good Dad meets you where you are. No judgment, no perfection required—just gentle reminders to help you connect.
THE MOMENTS THAT MATTER
Fatherhood happens in small moments: a question asked at dinner, presence during bedtime, patience when things get messy. Good Dad helps you catch those moments before they pass.
YOUR JOURNEY, YOUR PACE
This isn't about adding more to your to-do list. It's about remembering what matters most. Each reminder takes seconds to read and moments to act on—small intentions that add up to meaningful connection.
Start being the present, mindful dad you want to be. Download Good Dad today.
Fix for first time run bug, users being unable to change time when creating or editing a reminder.
New setting for multi-child mentions in dynamic reminders & also fix grammar/wording to ensure when one or multiple children are mentioned grammar is correct - if you see any reminders that look wrong please let me know so I can fix.
Now schedule a static reminder from Home screen or Browse All reminders screen if you like a specific reminder & want that one more often.
Create Reminder quick template screen now feature rich - if you have favorites you'll be able to create a static reminder of it directly from this screen. Add several more templates including more "self-care" reminders such as "Sleep. A rested dad is a good dad." OR "Move your body. An active dad is a good dad."
The developer, Rene DeAnda, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Rene DeAnda
- Size
- 29.4 MB
- Category
- Lifestyle
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 18.6 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 18.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 15.6 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 2.6 or later.
- Languages
English and 8 more
- English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2025 Rene DeAnda