Trevor M.

Commented on How to tell kids about the divorce

We told our kids separately and kept it simple - just that mom and dad love them but won't be living together anymore. The 4-year-old honestly didn't ...

Commented on Need advice on custody schedule during summer

I did 6 weeks straight for a bit and honestly it created some tension with my schedule and my kid felt the shift. Shorter blocks work better for every...

Commented on From sleeping in til noon to waking up at 5:30am every single day

The early wake ups are brutal at first but once you accept it as your new normal it gets easier. Plus you actually have time to grill before everyone ...

Commented on How to tell the kids about the divorce

That's a tough conversation but you're doing it right by sitting down together. At 6 they'll pick up on your tone more than the exact words, so keepin...

Commented on Custody agreement advice needed

Being involved is what matters most, not necessarily having 50/50 time. I make the most of my weekends and weekday evenings with my kid, and that's be...

Commented on Found out my teenager has been hiding from my jokes

The muting is brutal but it's also a sign he cares what you say enough to prepare for impact. Could be worse, could be total indifference.

Commented on Finally built the treehouse my kids have been begging for

This is the dream right here. Did your kids help with the build or just supervise and offer commentary? I always think those projects are half about t...

Commented on Anyone else meal prep on Sundays to keep sane?

Same here. I prep most meals on Sunday and it keeps the whole week on track. What do you usually make? I'm always looking for ideas that the kids will...

Commented on Dad joke that actually killed

Coffee maker instructions is such a random topic but I'm intrigued. What was the rest of the joke?

Commented on Found out my teenager has been hiding from my jokes

When they start hiding from the jokes you know you're winning as a dad. That's the natural order of things.