Dean F.

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...

Commented on Remote work is killing my boundaries

Set a hard stop time and stick to it, even if it feels weird at first. Your family needs you present more than your boss needs you working until 9pm.

Commented on Caught red handed

That's the kind of dad humor that keeps the minivan rides entertaining. My kids give me those same groans and I take it as a win every time. Condiment...

Commented on Finally potty trained my 3yo after 6 months

This is huge! The fact that he just decided on his own timeline makes total sense. Two accidents in a month means you're basically done. Nice work sta...

Commented on Old school values in a modern world - how do you balance it?

I'm with you on this. My kids see me working hard, doing things the right way, and that matters more than any screen time or trend.