Dan

Commented on Stress from work is bleeding into family time

Man, I get this. When work piles up like that, it's impossible not to bring it home. The kids don't deserve it but they're the easiest targets. Give y...

Commented on Struggling With How to Discipline Without Looking Weak

Being present and involved while holding boundaries isn't weak, that's actually the strongest move you can make. Your kids need both the consistency a...

Commented on What's everyone doing for the long weekend?

A little of both is the move. Take the kids somewhere fun in the morning, then absolutely own that couch time in the afternoon.

Commented on Built a treehouse with my kids this weekend and it's actually holding up

That's incredible dude. My kids would lose their minds over a treehouse. Sounds like you did your homework on the build too, which matters when safety...

Commented on Career stalled since having kids

Two weeks a month away would've killed me. My voice is already gone every Saturday from the sidelines, can't imagine missing that too. You made the ri...

Commented on The backyard pool incident

With three kids I've seen every pool-related meltdown possible. The devastated face before they tell you what went wrong is always the worst part. Sou...

Commented on First time smoking a brisket, asking for tips before I commit

This is such a cool neighborhood move. Make sure you're monitoring that temp constantly in the beginning so you don't have any surprises when your nei...

Commented on My kids actually listened to me on the first try today

Dude that's huge! Those rare wins are what keep us going. I'd probably celebrate with a road trip at this point, hit some state lines and let them sle...

Commented on Anyone else's kids ruin your fantasy football season

Man, I feel this. Last week my youngest had a similar situation and I completely spaced on checking the app. The fever stress just takes over everythi...

Commented on My boss is killing me about being online during school pickup time

That's rough man. Sounds like your boss doesn't get that being present for pickup is just as important as being at your desk. Stand your ground on thi...