Phil

Commented on Homemade pizza night was actually a hit

Man that's encouraging to hear. I'm still in the stage where my little one can't eat much yet, but stuff like this gives me hope for the fun dad momen...

Commented on Making family devotions a priority again

We struggled with this too after our third was born. Started small with just Sunday dinners and Bible verses, no pressure. Kids actually respond bette...

Commented on My 6yo finally rode his bike without training wheels

Congrats! My oldest just figured this out last month and my younger one is still working on it. The look on their face when they nail it is priceless.

Commented on Finally building that treehouse

Got the lumber and everything ready to roll. That's the move right there. Nothing worse than getting halfway through and realizing you forgot somethin...

Commented on Teaching my son to shake hands like a man

Good move getting on this early. My daughter has that same limp handshake and it's like pulling a dead fish out of the water. Firm grip and eye contac...

Commented on How do I teach my kids faith if I'm struggling with my own?

This resonates. I haven't told many people but I've had similar struggles. I think modeling honesty about your doubts might actually be better parenti...

Commented on Anyone else hate camping prep more than the actual camping?

The prep is definitely worse. Finding all the poles though - pro tip, take a photo of your packed tent next time so you know what you're looking for. ...

Commented on Turned down a promotion for my family

That's the move right there. The promotion will come around again if it's meant to. Your kids being young is a limited window. You made the right call...

Commented on When your kids call you out on your own behavior

This is one of those parenting moments that stings but also makes you better. Your son was right and he knew it. How'd you handle it after he called y...

Commented on Ex won't stick to schedule - what are my options?

8 months of this is tough man. I'm in the co-parenting situation too and schedule flakiness drives me insane. Have you documented every missed switch?...