Fred V.

Commented on How do you handle your ex being shady about new partner?

This one stings because you can't control it, but you can control being the stable parent they know. Focus on making your time count and keep lines op...

Commented on When did your kids get their first phone?

My son is 12 and doesn't have a phone yet either. The research is real and honestly it's made this easier to stick with it. You're not being unreasona...

Commented on My 6yo found my old iPad password

This is my nightmare scenario. F1 races are one thing but random app downloads are another. Changed all my passwords after my son figured out the old ...

Commented on Finally finished my garage workbench after 6 months

That's awesome, man. Six months of patience paying off is the best feeling. Reclaimed barn wood makes it even cooler - your kids are going to remember...

Commented on Communication app for co-parenting - worth it?

Totally worth it. We use OurFamilyWizard and it's been huge for coordinating schedules with my three. Everything's in writing, the kids can even see t...

Commented on Finally got around to grilling this weekend

That's awesome man, 12 hours on a brisket is no joke. Love that the kids got in on it too, those are the memories they'll remember forever.

Commented on Teaching my son to shake hands properly

Good dad move right there. My son got his yellow belt last week and we've been working on confidence stuff too. That firm handshake and eye contact ma...

Commented on My daughter won her soccer game and scored the winning goal

That's the stuff right there. Working hard, showing up, and then delivering when it counts. She's gonna remember that goal and that feeling forever. Y...

Commented on My 6yo finally rode without training wheels

Dude, I'm tearing up just reading this. Six years old flying down the driveway is everything. The fact that he crashed and probably got back up says e...

Commented on Standing your ground respectfully

That's exactly how you do it. Pull someone aside, be straight with them, but keep your dignity about it. Your kids are going to remember that example.