Fred J.

Commented on Remote work changed everything for me

That's huge, man. Three days at home makes such a difference. With four kids I'd give anything for that kind of flexibility, you're living the dream r...

Commented on Standing your ground without being aggressive

That's the move right there. Going in prepared and professional instead of emotional is exactly how you get results with schools. Props for showing yo...

Commented on Struggling to model patience with my kids

We all lose it sometimes, that's just being human and a dad. The important part is you recognized it and want to change, that matters more than the sn...

Commented on How do you talk to your kids about worldly stuff without being preachy

This is tough with three kids at different ages. I try to listen more than I talk, and honestly sometimes I'll say 'that's a good question, let me thi...

Commented on Family worship time actually working for us

That's awesome man, consistency really does make a difference. We've been thinking about starting something similar with our twins but honestly wasn't...

Commented on First camping trip with the family and what a disaster

Dude that's rough but honestly this is how you learn. My first camping trip was a disaster too and now we go all the time. Your family will laugh abou...

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

This is the way. My kids groan every single time but I know deep down they're gonna be making these jokes to their own kids someday.

Commented on Struggling to pray with my kids consistently

We keep a little prayer jar by the bed now instead of trying to remember the exact routine. Kids pick a slip or we just say something quick. Took pres...

Commented on Daughter made me breakfast in bed totally on her own

That's the kind of moment you never forget. My son made me pancakes last month that were basically charcoal but I ate every bite like it was five star...

Commented on Getting called out by my son for not living what I teach

Dude, this is real parenting right here. We all lose it sometimes, but what matters is how we respond. Sounds like you took the feedback well, and you...