Carlos M.

Commented on Lost my identity but found something better

I get it, that identity shift is real. But I've found that the hobbies and stuff I cared about, some of it just got reimagined instead of gone. Plus f...

Commented on Teaching my son to shake hands like a man

Good call on that. My son had the same thing going on, all loose and awkward. A firm handshake really does make a difference when you're meeting new p...

Commented on Trying to co-parent but she makes it so hard

You handled that perfectly honestly. Keeping it neutral and redirecting her to her mom shows maturity and keeps your daughter out of the middle. That'...

Commented on My wife is struggling after birth and I don't know how to help

I'm sorry you're dealing with this. The best thing you can do is make sure she sees her OB or a therapist ASAP because those symptoms aren't something...

Commented on Bottle feeding while mom recovers - tips?

Make sure you're pacing that bottle right so baby doesn't get too much air in there. Burp frequently and take your time - rushing through it just mean...

Commented on When did your baby smile for the first time?

That's awesome, congrats on the gummy grin moment. My oldest gave me that look around 6 weeks too and I was sold from that point on. Those little mome...

Commented on Renovating the garage into a workshop - recommendations?

This is the dream right here. Getting a real workspace and having your kids old enough to be part of it instead of just getting in the way. Would love...

Commented on How to handle different parenting styles between houses?

It's actually not the worst thing for kids to experience different environments. My house is basically a chaos zone but bedtime still happens, you kno...

Commented on Honoring your word to your kids

Four kids in, I can tell you those are the promises that matter most. Work will always be there, but those Saturday mornings? That's gold. Respect for...

Commented on Unpopular opinion: Dad bods are fine actually

Man, this is the truth right here. I spent all afternoon at the pool with my boys last weekend and had the same realization. You're out there being pr...