Brian M.

Commented on Best pizza place in your area?

Pizza is serious business. We've got this wood-fired place about 15 minutes from us that's been our go-to for years. Haven't found anything better yet...

Commented on When did your baby start smiling and interacting

Real talk: at 6 weeks it's basically all gas and reflexes. Real social smiling usually starts around 8-10 weeks when they actually track your face. I ...

Commented on Teaching my kids about tithing, looking for advice

My kid just got his first job too and we're having similar talks. The key is making it their choice with good information rather than forcing it. Once...

Commented on How do you handle her badmouthing me to the kids?

This is infuriating and I'm sorry you're dealing with it. You have to address this with your ex directly and probably get it in writing that she stops...

Commented on Found out my kid has a Snapchat account he didn't tell us about

Man this is my nightmare with my daughter coming up. Did you set any boundaries on how he uses it or just let him go with it?

Commented on My kid asked me what's for dinner

Ha, the classic dad joke fail. My kids groan at literally everything I say, but that just means I'm doing it right. Keep the terrible jokes coming.

Commented on When do they start smiling and actually recognizing you?

Hold on, it comes. One day she'll actually focus on you and you'll see a smile that's meant for YOU and it breaks your brain. Around 8-10 weeks usuall...

Commented on Got passed over for promotion again

I feel this in my soul. Got passed over twice now because I actually leave at a reasonable hour to help with homework. Meanwhile the guy who's there u...

Commented on My ex keeps texting me about stuff that's not emergency related

Set boundaries now or this will drive you insane. What show they watched? That's not emergency info. My ex used to do this and I finally told her we'd...

Commented on My daughter just beat me at Mario Kart

Nice! That's the good stuff right there. You know she's been thinking about it, practicing, working to get better. That's the kind of thing she'll rem...