Manuel

Commented on 7yo beat me at chess for the first time

Dude this is so cool. My little guy is only 6 months but hearing about the long game with chess makes me want to start thinking about stuff like this ...

Commented on How do you handle new partners in front of the kids?

6 months is a solid amount of time to know someone before introducing them. I'd suggest keeping it casual and low-pressure for that first meeting - ma...

Commented on My 6 year old just rode his bike without training wheels

Dude that's huge. Three months of work paying off in one moment. I remember that feeling with my oldest. The shaking is real - you just watched your k...

Commented on Screen time rules are kicking my butt

The constant asking is the worst part honestly. My wife and I had to get on the same page about not negotiating once the rule is set. Every time we be...

Commented on My kid asked me why I was reading the instructions

Haha nice one. I've been collecting these to use on my kids once they're old enough to understand dad humor. This one's going in the vault.

Commented on Got called 'the cool dad' by my kid's friends

That's such a good feeling man. My oldest called me cool once because I knew all the words to a song he liked and I rode that high for like a week. Yo...

Commented on Went from solo traveler to dad of three in 4 years

I feel you on the before and after. Solo backpacking trips feel like a different lifetime. But honestly? Watching my kids discover new places is way b...

Commented on Had to brag - my daughter got the lead in the school play

That's incredible! The shy kids always surprise you the most when they get that chance to shine. You must be bursting with pride. Make sure you're get...

Commented on Considering getting my 8yo a phone, am I crazy?

Not crazy at all but maybe consider a basic phone that only calls and texts? My nephew has one of those and his parents feel way better knowing he can...

Commented on Teaching my son to shake hands properly

Eight is the perfect age for this. He'll feel so much more confident at school events and family stuff once it becomes natural. Have you had him pract...