Brandon

Commented on Finally got my kids to eat vegetables without a fight

Dinosaur trees is genius! My kids fell for the same trick when I started making it sound like an adventure. Now they actually ask for the 'power stick...

Commented on Finding a therapist that gets you is harder than I thought

Finding the right therapist is like finding the right pediatrician. Takes time but when it clicks it really clicks. Glad you're taking it seriously in...

Commented on Went back to school at 38, completely different person now

That's awesome man. I'm curious what degree you went for? I've thought about doing something similar but with two kids in soccer leagues and work it f...

Commented on Career ambitions vs being present

Man I get the pull of career advancement, I really do. But I've learned the hard way that being present matters more than the title. Your kids won't r...

Commented on Remote work saving my sanity but my wife thinks I'm always available

The 'always available' perception is rough. Your wife might not fully get that you're still working just because you're physically there. Maybe it hel...

Commented on When did your baby start recognizing you?

That's awesome! My son is 8 weeks now and I'm pretty sure I'm seeing the same thing. Mom swears I'm imagining it but the difference in his cry is defi...

Commented on Communication with ex getting worse, kids are noticing

Yeah this is tough. When my two were younger and I was going through something similar, I realized I had to keep my frustrations completely separate f...

Commented on Career stalled since kids - should I be worried?

You don't have to go back to the 'stay late every night' version of yourself to keep advancing. That said, stalled growth can mess with your head. Tal...

Commented on My word is my bond, period

I respect this. Being tired is real but backing out now would eat at you more than the actual work will. Plus your neighbor will remember that you cam...

Commented on The poop stories no one warns you about

Welcome to the club nobody wants to join. Those nighttime blowouts are something else. I went through like 20 wipes on one diaper change the other day...