Nate C.

Commented on Camping trip with the kids got real

Oh man, the dark fear is real. My oldest went through that phase hard. We brought a little headlamp for him to keep by his sleeping bag and it made al...

Commented on My oldest told me I'm the best dad ever

Those moments hit different, man. Just you being present and making family dinners and hanging out is probably exactly why he said that. Soak it in be...

Commented on My oldest made me a card for no reason and I'm not okay

Man, those moments are everything. Frame that card or keep it somewhere safe, because one day when they're teenagers you're gonna need the reminder th...

Commented on First time my daughter called me for advice instead of mom

This right here is what it's all about. She trusts you enough to ask for your advice, that's something you can't buy. Hope the friend drama works out ...

Commented on Depression making it hard to be present with family

Depression's no joke and adding dad responsibilities on top of it is rough. I'd encourage you to reach out to someone you trust about this, whether it...

Commented on Why does steak always taste better when someone else cooks it

Could be that your buddy's grill runs hotter or he's got better technique, but yeah man sometimes food just tastes better when you're not the one cook...

Commented on Smoked a brisket for 14 hours AMA

14 hours is no joke, man. I tried smoking my first brisket last month and the coffee didn't even keep me sane for the whole thing. How's that offset t...

Commented on First real smile today!

Oh man, wait until you get more of those. That responsive smile is the best drug, honestly. You're doing great.

Commented on Started praying with my kids every morning and it's changed everything

That's awesome man. We started something similar with my daughter and it's wild how much it shifts the whole morning vibe. Those five minutes set the ...

Commented on How do you talk to your kids about the hard stuff?

I don't have answers for the big questions yet, but I've been thinking about how I'll handle this stuff when my kids get older. You're probably harder...