Mack G.

Commented on Camping trip with the boys - disaster or success?

Dude, forgetting stuff happens to the best of us. The fact that you took both kids out there solo and pushed through the rough first night? That's a w...

Commented on Finally got my kids off their phones at dinner

That's awesome. The basket method works great and once they get used to actually talking at dinner everything changes. You nailed it.

Commented on Son asking why mom and dad don't live together anymore

You did the right thing keeping it simple at that age. My kids asked the same thing around 5 and I just said 'sometimes mommies and daddies live in di...

Commented on Left corporate job after 12 years to stay home with kids

That's awesome man, congrats on making that leap. My daughter's only a few months old but I already see how much my presence matters. You're gonna cru...

Commented on Got my daughter into soccer and she scored her first goal

That's huge! Getting kids over that nervous hump with team sports is the real win here. She's gonna remember that first goal forever because you pushe...

Commented on Grilling season is here and I'm ready

The Weber cleaned up and new tools in hand, you're ready. That first rib run after winter feels like the real start of grilling season.

Commented on From corporate guy to stay at home dad and I don't regret it

Respect for making that call. Bedtime routines hit different when you're actually present for them instead of exhausted from work all day.

Commented on Son is 3 weeks old and I haven't slept in days

Those first few weeks nearly broke me too, man. It does get easier though, I promise. Try to catch sleep whenever she sleeps, even during the day if y...

Commented on Walking the walk at work is killing me

Every weekend I'm at tournaments watching my kids compete, and you know what I respect most? People who do things the right way. Don't compromise your...

Commented on Stress from job bleeding into family time

Three kids here and I've been there with that wound up feeling. What helped me was realizing my kids don't care about my day or the sales numbers. The...