What if a simple toolkit was more than just tools? In this heartfelt letter from a dad to his child, discover why handing over a box of screwdrivers and duct tape might be the most meaningful “I love you” a father can give. It’s not about fixing things — it’s about preparing them for life.

Kristin and I have seen just how easy it is to pour every ounce of ourselves into parenting—only to look up one day and realize we’ve been running on empty in our marriage. Somewhere between soccer practice and bedtime routines, we stopped seeing each other as partners and started functioning more like co-managers. And if we’re not careful, that slow drift becomes a serious disconnect.