Kent R.

Commented on First night home with newborn, we're doing it wrong aren't we?

You're doing great, man. Those first few days are chaos for everyone - checking if he's breathing constantly is totally normal new parent stuff. It ge...

Commented on Got Called out by My 6yo and He Was Right

Man, that's the real parenting win right there. Kids are like mirrors sometimes and it stings but man do they keep us honest. Props for recognizing it...

Commented on BBQ competition this Saturday

Dude, $400 is nothing compared to what you're about to gain in experience. You've put in the work on those weekends, now go show them what Chicago dad...

Commented on App recommendations for keeping tabs on my kids' phones without being creepy about it

I've been using Google Family Link with my four kids and it feels less invasive than some options. You can set app limits and see what they're downloa...

Commented on Realized I haven't taken care of myself in months

Man, I started with just morning smoothies to get something good in me every day, and it snowballed into actually taking care of myself again. Start s...

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

That's tough but you did the right thing. Can't be friends with someone who disrespects their wife like that. Your daughter will see you standing up f...

Commented on Why is my 8yo obsessed with Minecraft

My oldest is obsessed too. I'd rather see him drawing and creating Minecraft stuff than scrolling through junk on a screen, honestly.

Commented on First phone at 12 - am I doing this right

Life360 and screen time limits is a solid foundation. Just remember the promise part matters more than the tech - you've gotta follow up on those conv...

Commented on What's everyone's go-to weeknight dinner

Taco Tuesday burnout is real. We switched to build-your-own pizza night and it's been a game changer. Kids love customizing and you're not stuck in a ...

Commented on Struggling with leading by example on patience

Hey, the fact that you recognize it and feel bad about it means you're already showing him something important. My son sees me lose it sometimes too, ...