Brian L.

Commented on Why is my 7 year old obsessed with anime now

Seven year olds latch onto this stuff hard. My Hero Academia is actually pretty solid though, positive messages in there. Just set some boundaries on ...

Commented on Standing up during the national anthem at my kids soccer games

Totally with you on this one. Kids notice when you actually show up for the little moments.

Commented on Remote work is killing me right now

Man, that's rough. I've been there with the school run schedule changes - losing flexibility hits different when you've got kids depending on you. Hav...

Commented on Daughter said she doesn't want to come to my house

Man, that's tough and I'm sorry you're dealing with this. At 12 she's getting to that age where space and independence feel like a big deal, but that ...

Commented on How do you guys handle gaming after school?

Nine is such a tough age for this because they genuinely feel the addiction even if it's not actual addiction. Time limits work better than bribes in ...

Commented on Teaching my son to fish

Man, that first hour chaos is totally normal. My kids were the same way at that age - more interested in the hot dogs than actually fishing. Stick wit...

Commented on Teaching my son to be respectful in this crazy world

Love this approach. I've been doing the same with my kids and honestly it's not about being old fashioned, it's about teaching them respect starts wit...

Commented on Remote work saved my sanity but now they want us back in office 3 days a week

Hate to see remote work wins get rolled back. See if you can negotiate which three days or if some days could be flex. Sometimes companies budge when ...

Commented on Depression making it hard to enjoy time with family

That's a tough spot to be in. The fact that you're aware of it and admitting it says a lot. Maybe start small - even 10 minutes doing something you ac...

Commented on How to lead without being a tyrant

That's the shift right there. My house runs better since I stopped trying to be a tyrant and started actually listening to my kids. They respect that ...