Dustin P.

Commented on Brought kids to early service instead of sleeping in

That's so cool that your 8yo asked to go earlier. Shows he's really getting into it. We've been trying to get our kids more engaged at church and it's...

Commented on Custody swap logistics - am I overthinking this?

Does your girlfriend understand that the kids live there? Like that's their home base every other week. It's not like you're hanging out, you're grabb...

Commented on Anyone using the Owlet cam? Worth the money or am I being paranoid?

Dallas heat is real so if it makes you feel better about leaving baby alone for 5 mins to shower without constant worry, maybe it's worth the peace of...

Commented on Backyard obstacle course tournament

"Learned how to lose gracefully" is something tons of structured sports don't even teach. The fact that he got FAST is just the bonus benefit. You're ...

Commented on My 6yo is scared of the internet now (and I'm not sure how to feel)

Honestly you didn't scare him too much - you had a necessary conversation. The key is follow-up conversations where you normalize the good parts. Don'...

Commented on Does staying up late scrolling mean I'm depressed or just a dad

The numb feeling + the scrolling combo suggests this might be worth talking to someone about. Not necessarily depression, but sleep deprivation looks ...

Commented on The bedtime routine FINALLY clicked

We've been trying the no-negotiating thing for like 2 months now and it's finally starting to stick. The key was being absolutely ruthless about the 8...

Commented on Best budget hiking backpacks for kids?

what kind of hiking are we talking? Like day hikes or overnight stuff? That changes what features actually matter

Commented on Why do I have to have the same conversation with my 8yo every single day?

The repetition isn't messing with you, their working memory at that age is just genuinely short. Each morning feels brand new to them. Doesn't make it...

Commented on New girlfriend wants to meet the kids - timing question

I'd maybe give your ex a heads up beforehand though. Even though it's your weekend, co-parenting stuff goes smoother when both parents aren't blindsid...