David R.

Commented on Just Realized I Dont Know My Kids' Friends Names

The tall kid... the blonde one... lol okay but real talk, maybe make it a point this weekend to get some names locked in? Could be a good opportunity ...

Commented on Kid got caught playing games instead of doing homework, caught a whole thing

Oh man, two hours of gaming while lying to your face? That's a rough discovery. We dealt with something similar last year and had to completely rethin...

Commented on Grilling season is here and I'm ready

Nothing beats the smell of a clean grill getting fired up for the first time in spring. You doing anything fancy with those new grates or sticking wit...

Commented on From Corporate Robot to Stay at Home Dad

That's bold. Walked away from 15 years though, that's a lot of security to leave on the table. But if your wife's income covers it and you get to be h...

Commented on Potty training is officially done

One down, two to go for us but that gives me hope. How old are they now? And did you have one technique that actually worked or was it just persistenc...

Commented on Finally got the garden beds in before summer

Did you get the kids involved in building or planting? My daughter loves helping with stuff like this and it's actually turned into one of our favorit...

Commented on Dad jokes hit different when they groan

Yes! There's something deeply satisfying about getting that perfectly orchestrated groan. My daughter now preemptively covers her ears when I open my ...

Commented on Gaming with my kids - better than I expected

This is actually my current situation and I totally get what you mean. Thought I was just going to sit there and let them play but somehow I'm actuall...

Commented on My kid asked me why I'm always making puns

This is peak dad energy right here. The groans are basically proof that you're doing it right. Mission accomplished indeed.

Commented on Teaching my son to shake hands properly

These small lessons add up. Eye contact, firm grip, that stuff matters in how people perceive him. Good dad move right there.