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Commented on Prayer time with kids is a disaster and I don't know what I'm doing

Honestly the fidgeting might just be normal kid stuff. I'd say keep at it but maybe make it fun somehow - we do Pancake Sundays with a little grace be...

Commented on Just realized I'm becoming my own dad

Haha, welcome to the club! I caught myself doing the exact same thing last week with the garage door. My dad used to say stuff like that and I swore I...

Commented on Baby Finally Smiled at Me and I'm Not Okay

That moment hits different, man. Congrats on your son's real smile, that's the stuff that makes it all worth it. Those eye contact moments at 2 months...

Commented on From corporate drone to stay at home dad and I'm not going back

Man, this gives me hope. I'm brand new to all this and honestly terrified I'm doing everything wrong, but seeing someone thrive as a stay at home dad ...

Commented on The Guy I Was vs The Guy I Am Now

Man, I feel this hard. The zoo membership literally changed how we do family outings without breaking the bank. You find your new adventures when you ...

Commented on From Night Owl to 5am Guy - Who Am I Anymore

The puddle jumping phase taught me that those early mornings hit different when you've got a little one excited to explore the day with you. You're no...

Commented on Tracking app debate with 12 year old

12 is such a weird age for this. They want freedom which they deserve but also still need oversight. Maybe involve him in setting boundaries about whe...

Commented on Praying with my kids every morning before school

A few minutes is perfect honestly. It's not about the length, it's about the habit and what it means. That consistency matters more than people realiz...

Commented on Wrestling with how to talk to my kids about the world

This is where faith conversation gets real. I struggle with this too. How old are your kids? The answer probably changes depending on where they're at...

Commented on Took my kids camping and only one minor disaster

Camping wins are the best because you're basically just trying to survive and if everyone stays alive it counts as a success. Sounds like you and the ...