Paul W.

Commented on Ten Years In: From Selfish Workaholic to Actually Present

Dude, you're doing it right now though. Being present at this stage is everything - my 3-month-old won't remember these early days but I will, and tha...

Commented on Anxiety is killing my ability to be a good parent

The snapping at small stuff then feeling guilty cycle is exhausting. Little league coaching has me in that headspace sometimes. Might be worth checkin...

Commented on Sleep deprivation is real

Dude, those first weeks are brutal. The 4-hour stretch thing helps but your body still feels destroyed. Hang in there, it does get better around week ...

Commented on YouTube Kids is a lifesaver but also... is it too easy?

I've got four kids and I can tell you that some screen time is way better than a meltdown in the kitchen. The guilt is real but it's also not deserved...

Commented on Teaching my boy to be a man

Chores are good, practice is good, but maybe meet him halfway? I found my boys respond better when I'm doing something WITH them instead of just telli...

Commented on How do you handle gaming arguments?

With three kids and their screens, I hear you. Might sound weird but we treat gaming time like an appointment that ends at a specific time each day. O...

Commented on First week back after paternity leave and it's rough

That's a tough transition, but hey, you made the most of your time off and that matters. Being present for those early moments is what counts. It gets...

Commented on Anyone else watch the game last night

That was incredible! I had my twins jumping around too which meant cleanup duty, but totally worth it. Did your kids think it was as crazy as you did?

Commented on Taking the Lead at Home Without Being a Tyrant

I only have one kid but I see so many dads at the games trying to run everything solo. The ones who actually have it figured out are the ones listenin...

Commented on Anyone else get into fishing later in life?

Love to see it. I've been wanting to get back into fishing but between two kids and work I barely have time to think. Jealous you found something that...