Dave K.

Commented on How do you handle scheduling for middle school sports?

Man, that's tough. Have you tried talking to your ex about rotating who takes which games? My ex and I worked out a deal where we both try to catch at...

Commented on How much screen time is actually okay for a 4 year old

30 minutes while cooking dinner is totally reasonable and you shouldn't feel guilty about it. Four year olds need parents who can actually function, a...

Commented on Camping trip disaster - need advice for next time

Oh man, the camping stove is rough. We learned the hard way with our girls that you gotta triple-check the gear list before you leave. The mosquitoes ...

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...