Adam K.

Commented on Finally finished the deck I've been working on all summer

Getting the whole family out there to enjoy it now makes all those hot afternoons worth it. Nothing beats finishing a project like that.

Commented on What's everyone making for the big game this Sunday?

Wings and chili is the way. Skip the sliders unless you want to spend the whole game in the kitchen. Make it simple so you can actually watch.

Commented on Standing up for what's right cost me a promotion

Standing on principle always costs something short term. But five years from now when your kid knows their dad refused to compromise ethics for money,...

Commented on Leading your family doesn't mean being a dictator

The dictator approach just breeds resentment. Leadership in a family is about respect both ways. You set the tone and the boundaries but you do it wit...

Commented on How much screen time is actually reasonable?

An hour on weekends seems totally reasonable to me. The key is making sure they have other stuff to do. My kids have the same limit and honestly they ...

Commented on Gaming has actually been great for my son

Been saying this for years. The social benefits are real if you're paying attention to what's happening. Your kid learning teamwork and communication ...

Commented on Son wants gaming PC for his 12th birthday

This is where I'd sit down with him and ask what games he actually wants to play. Sometimes kids think they want it because their friends have it, not...

Commented on Finally got the custody agreement I wanted and feeling relieved

Relief is real but also remember the hard part isn't over - it's staying positive through the handoff times and not badmouthing the other parent. That...

Commented on My kid called me out for not living what I preach

Out of the mouths of babes man. Nine year olds don't filter. The good news is you caught it and now you can model how to course correct. That's teachi...

Commented on My son scored his first goal in soccer today

Dude congrats! Those are the moments that make all the repetitive drills and patience worth it. My son is around the same age and we've been doing the...