David R.

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 ...

Commented on Camping trip with the family this coming weekend

First camping trip with the family is awesome. Being nervous is normal but honestly if you've got a tent and sleeping bags you're already set up for s...

Commented on Depression is making parenting so hard

Talk to someone, whether it's your doctor or a therapist. I resisted it for way too long thinking I should just tough it out, but that didn't help my ...

Commented on Anxiety is killing my ability to be a good dad

Four kids and I still deal with this stuff. The fact that you're aware of how anxiety is affecting you means you're already being a good dad. Getting ...