Rick J.

Commented on Became a dad and suddenly my career ambitions shifted hard

Happened to me too with our second. The logistics of getting two kids to different schools made me realize I needed to be present, not grinding for so...

Commented on Should I let my kid get a phone yet?

I waited until my oldest was 13 and set up some ground rules first. Phone stays in the kitchen after 8pm, limited social media apps, that kind of thin...

Commented on Stress is at an all time high

That's rough. Is the promotion worth the cost to your sanity and family time? Sometimes the best dad joke is realizing you don't have to say yes to ev...

Commented on Depression hit different after becoming a dad

I hear you on this. Depression shows up different when you're responsible for tiny humans, doesn't it? It's less about sadness and more about that hea...

Commented on Building a treehouse with the boys

That's awesome man, the treated lumber is the right call. My oldest still talks about helping me build our platform last year - those are the moments ...

Commented on Just pulled off my first solo road trip with all three kids

Six hours with three kids is no joke - movies and snacks are absolutely the MVP moves here. Great job keeping everyone sane, that's a win in my book.

Commented on Proud dad moment - my daughter won her first soccer game

Man, this is the stuff that makes all the early morning practices worth it. Watching her go from timid to confident enough to step up on defense and s...

Commented on My 6 year old just tied his shoes for the first time

That's the stuff right there. Months of practice and then it just clicks. Definitely keep that pic, these moments go fast.

Commented on My wife left me. Need advice on being the man my kids still need.

You're already doing the hardest part by showing up on time every single time. My son and I have our F1 race days together and that consistency means ...

Commented on Created a Family Discord Server and It Actually Works

This is such a clever solution. Makes them feel trusted with their own communication channel instead of just demanding phone time every five seconds.