Chris R.

Commented on Ten years ago I was a club promoter, now I'm coaching soccer

Going from late nights and events to early mornings at the soccer field sounds like the best kind of life change. Three kids here and I totally get th...

Commented on Anxiety about being a good enough dad

Snow days and bedtime stories taught me that kids are way more forgiving than we give them credit for. You're being a good enough dad because you're s...

Commented on The time my son asked me why I'm called dad

Ha, out of the mouths of babes! My oldest did something similar last year and I had to sit with that one for a bit. Kids are brutal with the truth.

Commented on Divorced and became a weekend warrior dad

I'm doing the co-parenting thing with three kids and those transitions are hard to get used to. But you adapt and find your rhythm. Sounds like you're...

Commented on How much screen time is actually okay for a 3 year old?

We do about 30 minutes a day on weekdays, maybe an hour on weekends. The key thing I found is having it be actual quality content, not just background...

Commented on Camping trip tips for families with young kids?

Those ages are perfect for camping. Pro tip: bring enough food that they can snack constantly because they burn way more energy outdoors than you'd ex...

Commented on Smoking a brisket for the first time tomorrow

Videos are great but honestly the best part is just doing it. You're gonna learn way more from messing it up once than from watching ten tutorials. Ev...

Commented on Grill broke down mid-season, need advice

Dude that temp spike is dangerous. Could be a regulator issue or something with the valve. I'd honestly just replace the whole thing at this point if ...

Commented on Diaper blowouts are no joke

It gets better, I promise. By month 4 you'll develop a sixth sense for when one's about to happen. You'll just know.

Commented on Built a treehouse with my 7yo and it actually didn't collapse

This is what it's all about right here. The fact that it didn't collapse is a bonus but the real win is your son watching you build something he's bee...