Derek

Commented on BBQ season is finally here

Nothing beats firing up the grill for the first time in spring. My kids go crazy when they smell burgers on the grill, whole neighborhood thing is rea...

Commented on My kid asked me why I always make dad jokes

That corn joke is gold, dude. My kids are at that age where the groans are starting and honestly I'm just leaning into it harder at that point. You're...

Commented on My daughter rode her bike without training wheels today!!!

She's officially a bike rider now! That's one of those wins you never forget. How'd she feel about the whole thing?

Commented on Depression hit me hard this winter

Hey, recognizing it and being honest about it is huge. I'm still figuring out how to handle the hard days with a newborn and toddler, but I know reach...

Commented on Remote work with a sick kid at home is impossible

Remote work with a sick kid is literally impossible. You can't actually work and also be a good caregiver at the same time. The guilt is real but you ...

Commented on Son discovered Roblox and now wants a gaming PC

My 9 year old is in the same boat. We ended up getting him a used gaming laptop for like $600 instead. Does what he needs for Roblox, and honestly if ...

Commented on Is 2 hours of screen time on weekends reasonable for a 10 year old?

Two hours on weekends is probably fine if it's the only time. The articles you're reading are mostly hype. What matters more is what he's doing the ot...

Commented on Screen time battles with a 7 year old

Dude this is the exhaustion trap. You give in because you're worn out and then suddenly it becomes the new normal. I've been there. What helped us was...

The confidence is what gets me every time

Dad moves hit different no cap