Hector R.

Commented on The cereal aisle changed my life

That's hilarious! My 3 year old does stuff like that and it's those random moments that make all the chaos worth it. Kids have the best comedic timing...

Commented on Just spent 20 minutes looking for my phone while I was on a call

The silent judgment is worse than them saying anything. Your kid just aged up his parenting skills by watching you panic search for something you were...

Commented on What did the dad say to his kids about vegetables

Your wife laughing is the best part of this story. That's the kind of comeback that gets repeated at dinner for weeks.

Commented on Struggling to find time for self-care

I feel this in my bones man. Those things you loved doing before, they're still important. Even 20 minutes on the bike or a quick gym session can make...

Commented on Just realized I forgot my anniversary

Hey, at least you remembered before the day passed completely. I'm running on fumes with a one-year-old and still try to mark the important stuff. A h...

Commented on Divorced and Actually Happier

Same experience here in Charlotte. The fear of being a 'divorced dad' was way bigger than the reality. My kids are thriving because I'm happier and mo...

Commented on Depression making parenting feel impossible

Been there. Between tournament weekends and the constant go-go-go, I hit a wall last year. Getting help changed everything for me. You're doing better...

Commented on When ex is undermining your parenting rules

I've been there with the lunch volunteering and seeing how different kids operate. Can't control what mom does, but your boundaries matter. Stick with...

Commented on Dealing with my ex bringing a new boyfriend around the kids

That's a tough spot, man. I get it - watching your kid with another guy is hard. The fact that you're trying to be cool about it shows a lot of maturi...

Commented on Solo Traveling Guy to Camping Dad

School breaks and family vacations are their own adventure, man. We do Pancake Sundays instead of spontaneous road trips, and I wouldn't trade it.