Eric V.

Commented on Ex won't stick to pickup schedule, messing up my work

Man that's frustrating, I deal with similar stuff and it kills your whole schedule. Have you tried putting the pickup times in writing or using an app...

Commented on First time changing a blowout diaper, need advice

Yeah, nothing really prepares you for that first blowout. Pro tip: lay down a changing pad or towel under everything when you start. Saves your sanity...

Commented on Had to fire my best worker today

That's brutal man, but you did the right thing. Eight years is a long time and I can feel how much that hurt you. The fact that you sat with him and h...

Commented on Best fishing spot within 2 hours?

Dude, 10 years is nothing, it'll come right back to you. Your boy's gonna have a blast just being out there with you. Maybe grab a couple basic rods f...

Commented on Got complimented on my parenting at the grocery store

Three under five here so I'm still in the trenches, but that parenting moment right there is exactly what people notice. Teaching them no isn't easy b...

Commented on Work stress is bleeding into family time

Put the phone away for those hours if you can. I know it's easier said than done but those moments with your kid are the real priority. Work will stil...

Commented on Respect has to be earned, not demanded - thoughts?

I'm doing the same thing with my kids. My old man expected us to just fall in line, but I've found that showing my kids respect first makes them way m...

Commented on Son asked me the hard questions about faith today

Those are the moments that make parenting real, aren't they? My kids have thrown me curveballs like this too and I usually just try to keep it simple ...

Commented on My daughter read her first book today without any help

Getting emotional over that is exactly right. That's a huge milestone and you were there to see it happen, that's what matters.

Commented on The diaper incident that will haunt me forever

Oh man, Target blowouts are the worst because everyone's watching! At least you kept your cool about it. We've all been there standing frozen trying t...