Anthony

Commented on How do you handle scheduling for middle school sports?

That's a tough spot. When my daughter was in select sports, we found that missing some games was just part of co-parenting reality, but we tried to ma...

Commented on Finally built that raised garden bed my wife has been asking for

That's awesome man, nothing beats checking off the honey-do list. Getting your 7yo involved too is peak parenting right there.

Commented on Teaching respect through actions

Yeah, the checkout lady didn't deserve that. Kids learn respect by watching us treat people right, not just by hearing us talk about it. Sounds like y...

Commented on Finally finished the custom shelf in my garage. Took way too long but worth it

That's awesome man, sounds like a serious project. There's something really satisfying about building something solid that actually holds up. Nice wor...

Commented on Rant: My boss has no idea how much context switching is killing me

The worst part is your boss probably thinks you're just distracted when really you're running two full-time jobs at once. You're not losing focus, you...

Commented on She's making it impossible to stick to the custody schedule

I've been in that boat and it's frustrating as hell. You're not wrong to expect consistency - your kids deserve predictable time with you. Don't let '...

Commented on Career advancement vs being there for my kids

Man, I've been in this exact spot. The promotion looks shiny but those first grade moments and soccer games don't come back. I turned down a bigger ti...

Commented on First night home from hospital - help!

Totally normal, dude. I couldn't sleep either when we brought ours home. The panic hits hard but it fades after a week or two. You've got this.

Commented on Work stress is killing my patience at home

I've been there with the Sunday dread and emails bleeding into everything. Recognizing it's a problem is the first step. Your family needs you more th...

Commented on Teaching my boys the value of a firm handshake and eye contact

This is gold. I've noticed the kids with good handshakes and eye contact already stand out. Teaching them now sets them up for everything from job int...