Derek P.

Commented on Finally tried making sourdough at home and it actually worked

Nice work getting that first loaf to turn out. Reminds me of finally finishing a project right the first time without having to redo it.

Commented on Ex won't stick to pickup schedule, constantly texting last minute changes

Man, that's frustrating. I deal with similar stuff and honestly the best thing I did was set a firm boundary about last minute changes. After like the...

Commented on My 7yo is asking tough questions about suffering

Those are really hard questions and you're not alone in struggling with them. Honestly, sometimes sitting with the mystery is okay to admit to your ki...

Commented on How do you not let work stress destroy your time at home?

Man, I feel this in my bones. With three kids and constant carpool chaos, I've learned to literally leave my phone in another room for the first hour ...

Commented on Staying up til midnight to finish work after kids bedtime

That schedule would wreck me. I do construction on weekends specifically so I can keep my weekday evenings with my kid, even if it means less sleep. M...

Commented on Ex won't stick to custody schedule and it's affecting my relationship with my kids

Man, that's rough. I deal with similar stuff here in Phoenix and it really does mess with the kids' sense of stability. Have you tried documenting the...

Commented on Raising godly kids in a secular world

I coach flag football and see a lot of kids your age dealing with peer pressure and different worldviews. The key is making sure they understand the '...

Commented on Early retirement at 55, now what

Congratulations on hitting that goal though, that's incredible. The playground has taught me that dads who embrace the free time tend to be happier. W...

Commented on How do you handle her new boyfriend around the kids?

I get the concern, but at 6 years old kids are pretty resilient. What matters more is that the guy treats them decently and your ex keeps things stabl...

Commented on The old ways still matter

Your kid will remember that lesson way more than any email ever sent. I try to teach mine the same thing about showing up in person to stuff instead o...