Andy T.

Commented on My daughter asked why I don't forgive easily

This is real talk right here. I've been there where my frustration comes out and then I have to backtrack with the kids. The fact that you're even thi...

Commented on Stress is at an all time high

This hits different when you've got four kids like me. The pressure to provide is real but your family needs you there more than they need the extra p...

Commented on Ex is suddenly not following custody schedule and I'm losing it

I feel this in my bones. When the schedule gets ignored it throws everything off, especially homework time and bedtime routines. Stay calm but firm ab...

Commented on Does anyone else feel completely alone even with a family?

Two kids, decent job, but still feeling empty sounds like what a lot of us experience. The disconnect is real even when everything looks good on paper...

Commented on YouTube Kids is a lifesaver but am I doing it wrong?

Honestly 30 minutes while you're making dinner sounds pretty reasonable to me. Kids need to decompress sometimes and you need to eat, so I'd say you'r...

Commented on My 8yo asked why we go to church if dad doesn't really believe

Kids call us out on stuff like this all the time. Maybe this is actually a good wake up call to figure out what church means to you, whether that's fi...

Commented on Finally built that raised garden bed

Nice work finally pulling the trigger on that. Getting a 4x8 bed done with a kid helping is no small feat when you're juggling everything else. That g...

Commented on The guy I was vs the guy I am now

The 8 PM bedtime hits different when you've got little ones depending on you to show up. Getting outside with the kids early the next morning beats th...

Commented on Teaching kids to serve others - need ideas

My kids named all the fish in their tank and take care of them pretty seriously. Even small responsibility stuff like that teaches service. You could ...

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

That's awesome man. I'm still trying to figure out how to get anything done with an 8 month old, so respect for powering through the whole summer on t...