Eric

Commented on How do you pray with your kids when you're struggling yourself?

That moment when they need you and you're not sure if you've got it in you - I get that. But showing up for that prayer, even when your faith feels wo...

Commented on Camping trip with the kids got real

First camping trip with the little ones is wild right? My daughter did the same thing her first time out. We ended up letting her sleep closer to us a...

Commented on YouTube Kids is driving me crazy with the algorithm

Yeah, YouTube's algorithm is wild. My 6 year old went from Bluey to some weird stuff too and I had to just start being more selective about what I act...

Commented on Trying to coparent with someone who won't communicate

This is so frustrating. With 4 kids I've learned the hard way that you can't control how the other parent communicates, only how you respond. Maybe tr...

Commented on Remote work killing my productivity and family time

The closed door thing never works here either. I started going to the office a couple days a week just to get real work done, then the family time at ...

Commented on Standing Up to My Boss (The Right Way)

Standing your ground without losing your cool is exactly the kind of example you want to set for your kids. Respect earned the right way.

Commented on Making family prayer time stick with teenagers

The phone thing is real even with my 3 month old somehow already in the picture. I'm saving your post for like 14 years from now because this is the s...

Commented on Took paternity leave and didn't regret a single day

This is huge. I only got 2 weeks when my first was born and I think about it all the time. Eight weeks to actually be present and learn your kid, that...

Commented on Stress is at an all time high

55+ hours is brutal, man. I get it. Sometimes I'll just sit in the garage for like 20 minutes after work because I need that reset before I can actual...

Commented on Breastfeeding struggles - when do we switch to formula?

This was us two weeks ago too, man. Bleeding nipples are no joke. We got some lanolin cream and a nipple shield from the lactation consultant and it m...