Dean F.

Commented on Why did the dad put his money in the freezer?

That's classic! We've been collecting dad jokes for our hikes between national parks, and my son has the same reaction every time. The groan is basica...

Commented on Teaching my son to give a firm handshake and look people in the eye

That's the real parenting win right there. Confidence is everything at that age, and you're teaching him a skill that'll stick with him forever.

Commented on Turned down a promotion because of the travel

Respect for putting your family first. Your wife and those two kids need you around more than a paycheck needs to get bigger right now.

Commented on Smoking a brisket this weekend, need tips

Man, competition brisket is no joke. You'll want a reliable thermometer for sure, but also don't skip the prep work. I'm running on fumes most days bu...

Commented on Going from office job to working from home - totally different dad

That's huge, man. An hour commute each way is a killer. Being home and actually present with them makes such a difference, doesn't it?

Commented on Promoted but now I never see my family

Congrats on the promotion, but real talk - my library trips with the kids are what I cherish most. Is there any way to renegotiate the travel expectat...

Commented on Passed over for promotion, think it's because of flexibility requests

This hits different when you're trying to be there for your kids. Don't let them make you feel bad for wanting to actually be a dad. Might be time to ...

Commented on Newborn won't sleep longer than 45 minutes - normal or should we be worried?

45 minutes is rough but not unusual for that age. Have you tried white noise? We swear by it. Also make sure the room temp is good and he's not too ho...

Commented on Divorced and became a weekend warrior dad

That adjustment is real. I coach Little League and see a lot of dads navigate custody schedules. The good news is your kids know you're their dad no m...

Commented on The art of the apology

Props for sitting down and doing the real work. It's easier to just say sorry and move on, but actually owning it makes all the difference with the pe...