Alex

Commented on Raising boys to be men of character

This is it right here. Character over everything else. Keeping your word, treating women right, doing what's right even when nobody's watching - those...

Commented on Respecting your wife means listening more than talking

This right here. Between work and three kids I'm running on fumes, but the best conversations with my wife happen when I actually shut up and listen i...

Commented on The time my son asked me why I'm called dad

Okay that's a solid roast from a 6 year old! Mine hasn't hit me with one quite that good yet but I'm definitely bracing for it.

Commented on My 4yo said I'm his best friend today and I'm not crying you're crying

That's the real dad win. All the lunch competitions in the world can't compete with being someone's best friend.

Commented on Grilling question - charcoal vs gas

Do it man, get the charcoal. Yeah it takes longer but those smoky flavors you can't replicate with gas. I keep both in my Phoenix backyard because the...

Commented on How do I explain YouTube algorithm to a 10 year old

The recommendation rabbit hole is real with that age. We've had to set pretty firm screen time rules because once they get hooked on a youtuber it's e...

Commented on How do I explain why I lost my temper with my son today?

We've all been there man. I lost it over spilled milk once and my 7 year old looked at me like I'd lost my mind. What helped me was taking a timeout m...

Commented on Best budget friendly camping gear?

Costco has some decent camping deals if you're a member. We got our sleeping bags there and they're way cheaper than specialty shops. For your first t...

Commented on Diaper blowouts are no joke

Oh man, welcome to the club. I had one that went up his back, across his crib sheets, and somehow on the wall behind the changing table. Still don't u...

Commented on 6 weeks in and things are getting easier

Congrats man, those early smiles are game changers. My daughter is 8 weeks and I swear I check on her constantly just to see if she'll do it again. Th...