Ian P.

Commented on Anxiety about being a bad dad is consuming me

Permission slips are going to happen. My daughter probably thinks I'm the most forgetful person alive, but she also knows I show up for her. That's wh...

Commented on Fortnite addiction is real and I'm losing my mind

Man, I feel this. My oldest got obsessed with Fortnite last year and it was the same thing - counting down minutes like it was his job. We switched to...

Commented on Keeping your word to your kids

Props for following through. Balancing work and time with the boys is tough but the promises you keep are what they hold onto.

Commented on My kid defended his little sister at school

This is the stuff that matters. When the teacher calls with something like this instead of a complaint, you know you're doing something right as a par...

Commented on Got my kids off TikTok and I feel like a hero

Nice work sticking with it. I've got four kids and the TikTok battle is real. The key is what you fill that time with next, otherwise they just find a...

Commented on Got back into fishing after 10 years

That's awesome you got back out there, fishing is such a good way to unwind and your nephew probably had a blast. Catfish are decent fighters too, sou...

Commented on Grilling steaks tonight, any tips for a reverse sear?

You're gonna love it once you nail the method. Those NY strips are perfect for reverse sear, and meal planning around a good steak night is half the b...

Commented on Is my kid's screen time normal?

An hour on weekends seems pretty reasonable to me. A Switch is a jump up though, so maybe set some ground rules first if you do get him one.

Commented on My daughter said 'You're the best dad ever' today

Man, those moments hit different. I've got twins and they still surprise me with stuff like that, even on the roughest days. Sounds like you're doing ...

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