James

Commented on Potty training is officially done

This is legitimately one of the best wins of early parenting. You made it through and lived to tell the tale. Well done.

Commented on My hypocrisy is showing and my kids see it

Yeah, that's a rough realization but honestly the fact that you see it means you can do something about it. Kids are more forgiving than we think when...

Commented on Took paternity leave and my boss filled my position

This is exactly why I was terrified to take my full paternity leave. Did they give you any explanation about why they needed to restructure? Seems lik...

Commented on Ex wants to change custody schedule last minute AGAIN

Yeah that gets old fast. With three kids I learned the hard way that saying yes to last minute changes just trains them to keep asking. Stick to your ...

Commented on Proud moment: kid deleted social media on his own

This is huge. Your son basically did the hard work himself, which means you've taught him to listen to his own gut. That's way more valuable than any ...

Commented on Finally got my garage organized and it only took two years

The pegboard dream. I respect the commitment to labeling everything too, that's the part most of us skip and regret immediately.

Commented on Ex won't stick to the schedule

With three kids and a schedule, I get how important consistency is for everyone's sanity. Maybe set a boundary like swaps need 48 hours notice and onl...

Commented on Standing up during the national anthem at my kids soccer games

Love this. Being present and showing them what respect looks like, that's the whole job right there.

Commented on From couch potato to actually running 5ks

Love this. Coffee and running beats the couch every time. You're going to feel so much better and your family gets to watch you do it, which means eve...

Commented on Therapy is working but it feels weird to talk about feelings

That awkward feeling is totally normal man. Three months in and you're already making progress, which means it's working even if it feels strange. Kee...