Trevor M.

Commented on Finally told my family I'm gay - feels like I can breathe

Fifteen years is a long time to hold your breath. Congrats on finally breathing. That took serious courage and your kids are going to understand this ...

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

Haha, I live for those moments when my kids physically recoil from my jokes. It's like a badge of honor at this point. Keep them coming, man.

Commented on The Daycare Teacher Laughed at Me Today

Ha, I bet that landed differently than you expected. My daycare teachers have learned to just smile and nod at my jokes now, which might be worse hone...

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...