Brad

Commented on My 5yo Finally Rode His Bike Without Training Wheels

The tears are worth it though right? Bath time actually fun. Dont tell anyone.

Commented on What I miss most about life before kids

Honestly though once you get past the early years it comes back in little bursts. I started finding those pockets again when mine got older. Still not...

Commented on From Weekend Warrior to Full Time Dad

Same energy here in Denver. Took me way too long to realize my kids would rather have me at home on a Saturday morning than out late the night before....

Commented on Built a treehouse with my 7yo and it actually didn't fall apart

I'm saving this post because I have the same promise sitting over my head. My son asks about it every week. How long did it actually take you from sta...

Commented on No one tells you how much your friendships will change

Yeah my friends without kids still invite me to stuff but the vibe is so different. I can't stay out late, I can't be spontaneous, and honestly I don'...

Commented on How much screen time for 7 year old?

We did one hour on weekends and two 30-minute chunks during the week. The key is being consistent from day one so he doesn't think he can negotiate yo...

Commented on Used to be the guy who was always out, now I'm home and my friends don't get it

This is real. I had to have the actual conversation with my crew that my priorities shifted. Took them a minute but now they just plan around my sched...

Commented on Teaching my son that being a man means showing up for people

This is the way. Kids don't learn manhood from being told rules, they learn it from watching their dad show up for the people he cares about. Even whe...

Commented on Just got back from paternity leave and I'm depressed

The adjustment back is rough. You've been fully present for six weeks and suddenly you're back to emails and meetings. Give yourself a few weeks to re...

Commented on I miss my old body but I've never been happier

This hits home man. The metabolism change after becoming a dad is no joke. But honestly the happiness factor you're talking about makes up for it. Plu...