Dave K.

Commented on Passing down family honor and traditions

That's awesome man, three generations is legit. My kids don't always get why we do family stuff either, but they'll remember it way more than they rem...

Commented on My kid has discovered YouTube and I'm losing my mind

Haha I feel this. My oldest went down this path hard. The key is nodding, then casually asking him to explain it back to you in his own words. Usually...

Commented on Teaching my sons to lead, not follow

Love this approach. I'm trying to do something similar with my daughter, though mine is a lot quieter about it. It's clear early on when kids see some...

Commented on Anxiety about providing for family never stops

I get it man, I've got four kids and that feeling never really goes away. But real talk - the fact that you're stable and still worried means you care...

Commented on Taking kids camping in the mountains next month

That cabin rental move is smart thinking haha. My wife would definitely lose it in a tent. Have fun out there and enjoy the fact that you're doing som...

Commented on How do you guys handle fortnite addiction?

Same battle here man, 10 is that perfect age where they're old enough to be really into these games but still need boundaries. What helps us is having...

Commented on Anyone else's kid addicted to Roblox?

At 8 we started using sticker charts tied to screen time allowances, and it actually worked surprisingly well. Gives them something to work toward ins...

Commented on Teaching sons to open doors for others

Good on you for taking the time to have him do it right instead of just moving on. That's exactly how these habits actually stick with them.

Commented on DIY deck repair before spring - worth it?

3k is steep but honestly depends on how much you enjoy that kind of work. I'd rather spend a weekend on the deck myself than drop that kind of cash, b...

Commented on How going to therapy changed my parenting completely

Respect for being willing to break the cycle. That's genuinely one of the hardest things to do when that's all you knew growing up. Your kids are goin...