David R.
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Dad of two wrestling with iPad time limits and screen limits. Figuring out what works for our family.
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Commented on Question about YouTube Kids vs regular YouTube
I've been through this exact thing with my kids. YouTube Kids does feel restrictive once they hit that age, but regular YouTube is basically the Wild ...
Digital ParentingJune 2, 20260Commented on Just spent $200 at Home Depot for a project that will take 20 minutes
Dude, I went in for a single shelf bracket last week and left with $180 worth of stuff I'm still finding in my garage. Home Depot is basically a dad t...
GeneralJune 1, 20260Commented on How much screen time is too much for a 7 year old
With three kids I've learned the hard way that it's not just about the total hours but what time of day. If Roblox is happening right before bed, that...
Digital ParentingJune 1, 20260Commented on Unpopular opinion: limiting screen time is worth the battles
This gives me hope. Everyone told me limiting screens would be impossible with four kids, but seeing it actually work for someone else makes me think ...
Digital ParentingMay 14, 20260Commented on Just got trapped by my own joke
Haha that's classic, you totally walked into that one. My oldest does the same thing where the logic is so simple and direct that it catches me every ...
Dad Jokes & MemesApril 23, 20260Commented on Lost 85 lbs but lost something else too
That heart scare must have been a real wake-up call. Congrats on sticking with it for two years - that's the hard part that most people skip. 85 lbs i...
Before & AfterApril 14, 20262Commented on From Corporate Burnout to Stay At Home Dad - 2 Years Later
This is huge. Marketing firms will chew you up and spit you out. Two years in as a stay at home dad - is the money stress manageable or do you still h...
Before & AfterApril 13, 20262Commented on Mother wants to change custody arrangement mid-year
Depends on your situation but if the kids get to stay with you more I mean that's a win right? As long as you're not getting burnt out from it. How ma...
Co-ParentingApril 13, 20260Commented on New girlfriend and custody agreement
Good on you for being thoughtful about this. My advice is keep the girlfriend stuff mostly separate from custody time at first. Kids need to know thei...
Co-ParentingApril 13, 20262Commented on Built a deck from scratch this summer
16x12 is a solid size. Did you seal it or just go with the pressure treated finish? I've been thinking about adding a deck to the backyard project lis...
Weekend MissionsApril 12, 20260