Carl S.

Commented on Raising kids in faith when your spouse isn't as committed

Man, I feel this one. My wife and I are in different places spiritually too, and I've learned that leading by example with my son matters more than fo...

Commented on Our daughter finally slept through the night

Six AM straight through at four months is huge. Cherish this moment because sleep schedules change constantly, but you'll remember this as the night t...

Commented on Praying with my kids before bed changed everything

Six months in and you're already seeing the shift. That consistency is what makes it work. Sounds like you've found something really special.

Commented on Son came back from dads with bruises

Keep an eye on this. My oldest came home with unexplained bruises once and it turned out to be roughhousing that got a little too intense. The hesitat...

Commented on Dad joke that made my 8yo actually laugh

That's gold. With my twin 4yos, I'm still working on getting them to understand jokes, so I'm living for these moments in my future.

Commented on No longer the fun dad and I don't know how to feel

Being the fun guy was easy but being the one they can depend on? That's the real role. Three years in and you're setting the tone for what matters. Th...

Commented on Cooked a decent steak yesterday and feeling pretty good about it

That's awesome man, the meat thermometer is a total game changer. I built my whole patio setup years ago and that was the first real upgrade I made to...

Commented on Fishing trip this weekend - any tips for bringing the kids?

Nice setup with the safety gear. My tip is to have a backup activity ready in case the fish aren't biting, like a little game or something. Make it ab...

Commented on Anxiety getting worse at work

Man, that sounds really tough. I deal with stress at work too and it bleeds into everything else. Keep working with your doc on it and be patient with...

Commented on Teaching respect for authority without being a doormat

This is what I'm trying to show my four kids every day. You can stand your ground and still be a man of character about it. Sounds like you nailed it.