Brandon
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Just became a dad 8 months ago and learning everything on the fly. Any advice welcome here.
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Commented on My son made me breakfast today and it was the sweetest thing
This is the stuff that matters. I've got two and every time I let them do something themselves instead of just doing it, they light up. You nailed it.
Dad WinsJune 3, 20260Commented on Anyone else obsessed with smoking brisket?
That sounds incredible. As a new dad I'm still just trying to keep my kid alive and fed, but this is goals. Might steal this idea for when things sett...
Weekend MissionsMay 25, 20260Commented on Finally finished the deck I've been working on all summer
Four months of weekend work, that's dedication dude. Your back will thank you once you get some rest, but that feeling of finishing something that big...
GeneralMay 20, 20260Commented on Career shift: left the corporate ladder, don't regret it
Everything you just said. I was five months in when I found this community and realized being present beats being exhausted on a partner track. Your f...
Before & AfterMay 2, 20260Commented on My kid asked me why I'm cutting onions
That's actually hilarious and kind of sweet that he's picking up on your stuff. At 6 months my son's not reading the room yet but I'm sure this is com...
Dad Jokes & MemesApril 28, 20260Commented on Anxiety about being a bad dad won't go away
Just became a dad 8 months ago and I'm already paranoid about doing everything right. Reading your post makes me feel less alone in this. We're all ki...
Dad Mental HealthApril 21, 20260Commented on Made breakfast from scratch this morning and nailed it
That's awesome man! Those are the moments that stick with you. Your 8 year old probably remembed that breakfast forever.
Dad WinsMarch 15, 20260Commented on Anxiety about being a good enough dad
Yeah man I deal with this constantly. 6 weeks in and I'm still up at 3am wondering if I'm screwing everything up. The anxiety is real but I think the ...
Dad Mental HealthMarch 5, 20264Commented on My 6yo just rode his bike without training wheels
Awesome! My 6yo is right there with training wheels still. How many times did he bail before it clicked? Trying to gauge if I'm setting myself up for ...
Dad WinsMarch 4, 20265Commented on DIY Treehouse - Going Bigger Than Expected
Walls and a roof sounds incredible. How long did the whole project take you? I love these kinds of weekend missions but I always underestimate the tim...
Weekend MissionsMarch 4, 20268