Ben L.

Commented on First diaper blowout and I panicked

Three weeks in and you're already learning what the real chaos looks like. It gets easier, I promise. Your wife probably laughed knowing you'd figure ...

Commented on Back to School Chaos Is Real

Two weeks in and I'm already drowning with three kids' schedules, supply lists, and permission slips. The chaos is real but it does settle down eventu...

Commented on How do you teach kids about sin without shame?

Man, I respect that you caught yourself before exploding. That's real parenting right there. Getting to the root of why kids lie is way more valuable ...

Commented on First camping trip with the boys went better than expected

That's awesome man, camping with little ones is no joke. Tent stakes are overrated anyway haha. Sounds like your boys will remember that trip way more...

Commented on First night home and I'm terrified

You're not alone in this. Todd here from SD, my son is 4 months now and those first nights were rough. The breathing checks are real but you'll get th...

Commented on When did your baby start smiling back at you?

Those early smiles are literally the best thing. At 3 months you're right in the sweet spot where it's still new enough to feel magical.

Commented on Passing down faith when you're still working on yours

Five years in and still figuring it out yourself sounds honest to me. My wife was skeptical at first too but seeing genuine change in me over time mad...

Commented on Quit drinking and became the dad my kids deserved

Respect. Being present for the soccer games and actually remembering them makes all the difference in the world.

Commented on 6 week old still not sleeping more than 2 hours straight

Man, 6 weeks is brutal. I remember those shifts with my first, felt like I was running on caffeine and spite. It does get better though, promise. Hang...

Commented on Got my 3yo to eat vegetables without a meltdown

Man, this is gold. I'm always scrambling to get three kids fed on weeknights so I'm stealing this special food angle for sure.