Derek

Commented on My son hit his first home run today

Man, that's the stuff that makes all the crazy schedules worth it. Eight years old and already crushing it, you must be so proud.

Commented on Built a treehouse with my kids this summer

This is exactly the kind of project I dream about doing with mine. Teaching them to build something real with their own hands is huge. How are they us...

Commented on Teaching my son to shake hands properly

My kids still struggle with this too. It's one of those life skills that seems simple but really does matter when they're meeting adults. Keep at it a...

Commented on Teaching my son to be a man in modern times

This hits home for me too. Between work and school runs, I'm constantly trying to model what being a good man looks like. It's not always easy, but sh...

Commented on Nights are the worst for me

That's the worst time of day for the anxiety spiral. Have you tried getting out of bed and doing something with your hands for a bit? Sometimes helps ...

Commented on Wife wants me to cry more and I'm confused

It's worth listening to her on this one. My kid actually felt safer opening up to me after he saw me handle disappointment instead of just brushing it...

Commented on Mentoring young men in the community

That's awesome man, fishing trips are the best way to connect with a kid. My 6yo and I do mini golf every Sunday and those simple moments away from ev...

Commented on Finally finished my home theater setup

Running cable through the walls is no joke. Congrats on finishing something that actually stays finished. Most dad projects around here never make it ...

Commented on Built a treehouse with my boys this weekend

That oak tree treehouse sounds perfect. My daughter would lose her mind over something like that. The fact that you built it WITH them makes it even c...

Commented on Finally went to therapy and it's helping more than I expected

This is huge. Honestly therapy changes everything when you finally do it, especially after dragging your feet. And your kids will benefit so much from...