Chad R.

Commented on Just got asked to lead a project that requires travel. How do I say no without killing my career?

Before you say no, run the numbers with your family. Sometimes three weeks is doable if it's really the move for you guys long term. I turned one down...

Commented on Roblox is destroying my son

Man, I feel this. My oldest was the same way with the tablet sneaking. We had to set hard boundaries and honestly took the device away for a while. It...

Commented on Built a treehouse with my boys this summer and it's still holding

Now that's a project. Pressure treated and bolted into an oak sounds solid as hell. Your kid's going to be telling people about this when he's older.

Commented on Ex won't stick to pickup schedule, affecting my time with kids

Three months of that is disrespectful to your time and honestly to your kids too. You might need to put it in writing that sticking to the schedule ma...

Commented on Took my son to the baseball game yesterday

That's awesome, nothing beats when your kid makes you crack up like that. Baseball games are the best for these moments, glad you two had that time to...

Commented on Anyone else struggling with the pressure of providing?

That anxiety is so real dude, especially with kids depending on you. I wake up some mornings with that same crushing feeling. The truth is most of us ...

Commented on How do you monitor your teen's phone without being creepy?

I think the key is being upfront about it instead of spying. Tell him what you're doing and why, set some ground rules together, and he's less likely ...

Commented on How much should I be communicating with my ex?

I'm navigating this with my two kids and I think it's good you're asking the question. Stick to the logistics but don't force extra conversations, and...

Commented on Dad reflexes save the day

That's the move right there. One-handed milk save while casually eating is peak dad energy. Your kids are gonna remember that for years.

Commented on Sleep deprivation is no joke

Dude, 4 hours in a week sounds brutal. We're 6 weeks in and I'm still seeing things that aren't there. The shifts help but honestly those early weeks ...