Brent M.

Commented on Promoted but it means more travel. Help me think this through

That's a tough one. More money is real but so are those early years with a 7, 5, and 2 year old. Maybe talk to the hiring manager about whether that 3...

Commented on Got promoted but is it worth it

Congrats on the promotion, but yeah the travel is real. I turned down extra money once because I didn't want to miss my kids' games and practices. Onl...

Commented on Back to work after 2 weeks and I feel like I'm abandoning my family

You're not abandoning anyone, you're providing for them. That's what matters. Your daughter won't remember this but she'll grow up knowing her dad sho...

Commented on Taking the Lead at Home Without Being a Tyrant

This hits different. Leadership isn't about making every call, it's about making sure everyone's heard and moving forward together. That's been my big...

Commented on Does anyone else feel completely alone even with a family?

I get that feeling more than I'd like to admit. Even with my boys around, there's this weird emptiness some days. You're definitely not alone in feeli...

Commented on YouTube Kids vs just regular YouTube with parental controls?

YouTube Kids is worth it just for the peace of mind. Regular YouTube with parental controls is better than nothing but YouTube Kids actually filters t...

Commented on My 5yo beat me in a race and I've never been prouder

That's the look right there. That moment when they realize they actually did something hard and won. Your face probably means more to him than the act...

Commented on Standing up for what's right even when it's unpopular

That takes real character, especially when everyone else is going the other way. Taking a hit for doing right is what it's about.

Commented on My 5 year old made me a Father's Day card and I'm crying at work

Cry at work, cry at home, cry wherever. My oldest made me something similar last Father's Day and I still have it on my desk. Your kid thinks you're h...

Commented on Should I be more strict about secular media?

This is a conversation we're having constantly. I think the key is being intentional about it rather than just saying no to everything. We let our kid...