Cody

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 ...

Commented on My daughter made a joke that actually made me laugh out loud

My kid just started doing this too and it's wild. Like one day they're basically repeating stuff they heard and the next they're actually making their...

Commented on Anyone else run a vegetable garden? Mine's going crazy this year

What region are you in? Timing makes a huge difference on yields. But yeah the first year enthusiasm planting always leads to 'why did we grow so much...

Commented on She's threatening to take me back to court over nothing

The legal fees alone are probably what she wants honestly. Some people use the court system to just wear you down. You need a solid attorney who won't...

Commented on Best cheap eats for picky eaters?

Have you tried sneaking vegetables into the mac and cheese? Like mixing in pureed carrots or peas? My kids eat it and don't even notice. Saves money a...

Commented on Who I thought I'd be as a dad vs reality

The screen time thing is the one that got me. Thought I'd be strict about it and then a movie became my lifeline during a rough week. Turns out modera...

Commented on Dealing with anxiety about being a good enough dad

This anxiety is so real for me too. Some days I feel like I'm totally messing it up but then my kids will do something that shows I'm actually teachin...