Fred

Commented on Anxiety about my kids' future is getting worse

It's tough to try to untangle it. Slow down a little. Biggest thing is to try not snap at your wife. She's your partner, share your concerns if not...

Commented on My daughter smiled at me today

Well, she owns you now haha. Feels good, don't it?

Commented on 3 weeks in and I feel like I have no idea what I'm doing

Just be sure to give yourselves and each other grace and know that we've all been there. Anything you think you're doing wrong, is really probably fi...

Commented on How do you handle raising kids differently in faith than your spouse?

This, at the end of the day, they will have to choose. It's important to talk about why you have faith, why you love God and follow Him, but also mak...

Commented on How do I lead my family spiritually when I'm struggling myself?

I'd maybe analyze what is making you falter in your faith there. But I'd also take the questions the kids have and go look them up, find some bible s...

Commented on Should I let my daughter pay for dinner?

Let her take you to lunch. Enjoy it and say thank you, and then let her know how much it means that she went to the effort.

Commented on Anxiety spiraling about missing work for kids events

Are you in a toxic workplace? Have you ever seen anyone get dinged for taking time? It's important to make sure you take your time and don't let the...

Commented on Became a Dad and Lost My Freedom (But Found Something)

I would say that maybe you can realize that you still have freedom in smaller amounts but that the more important thing you gained is purpose. Raisin...