David R.

Commented on Left corporate rat race to be a stay at home dad

That takes guts man, seriously respect the call. Finance is brutal with the hours. How are you finding the mental health side of things now that you'r...

Commented on Best pizza topping debate with my family last night

My 3 year old would lose her mind over this scenario in the best way. The fact you all just ordered multiple pizzas instead of debating is peak parent...

Commented on Fantasy football season is starting and I'm already stressed

Fantasy football is supposed to be fun, not another thing stressing you out. If it's getting this heated, maybe just focus on having a good season and...

Commented on From Party Guy to Dad Guy

I used to feel the same way about losing my freedom, but honestly my favorite Saturdays now are just hanging with my kid doing simple stuff. The wild ...

Commented on My 7 Year Old Asked the Hardest Question About God

Seven year olds ask the best and hardest questions. My daughter came at me with something similar last year and I just sat with it instead of trying t...

Commented on Baby won't sleep unless being held - is this normal?

At 3 weeks you're still in the newborn phase where they really do just want to be held. I remember reading that their circadian rhythms aren't even de...

Commented on My 7 Year Old Asked the Hardest Question About God

Oh man, the theodicy question. We went through this a few months ago and honestly it was humbling. I told my son that sometimes the answer is 'I don't...

Commented on The Diaper Blowout Incident of Last Tuesday

Those moments feel like a disaster in the moment but honestly they make the best stories later. Solo grocery store runs with a baby are underrated par...

Commented on Five years sober today

This might be the most important post on this forum. Thank you for sharing it. Some dad out there is going to read this and realize they can change to...

Commented on Camping trip with the family this coming weekend

Nervous is good because you're prepared. I'd just make sure everyone knows bathroom and safety stuff before you go. Keep the first trip close to home ...