Gary R.

Commented on Finally built that sandbox for the kids

Six months to completion is solid, man. That cedar will hold up great in Denver weather too. Your kids are gonna demolish that thing come summer.

Commented on Leading family worship time when you feel like you don't know enough

You don't need to be a Bible scholar to lead worship with your family, man. Start simple with a passage that speaks to you and just talk about what it...

Commented on Ex keeps changing pickup times last minute - ruining my plans with the kids

Tough spot. I get that emergencies happen, but your plans with the kids matter too. Might be worth documenting these changes and bringing it up when t...

Commented on Sleep deprivation is no joke - need advice

Three weeks in is brutal, dude. You're not losing it, you're just running on fumes. Try to catch sleep whenever you can, even 20 minute power naps hel...

Commented on Found out my teenager has a second TikTok account

Man, that's a tough spot. I'd probably sit down and ask her about it without coming in hot - maybe find out what she's posting and why she felt like s...

Commented on Gaming as a reward system - does it work?

I like this idea a lot. It teaches them that things they want have to be earned. With my daughter doing gymnastics all the time, we use similar system...

Commented on First Time Changing a Blowout Diaper - Honest Reaction

First time dad here too and I've been there. That moment of 'this is actually happening right now' is wild. You're not alone in that shock.

Commented on First successful camping trip without mom!

Nice work! Three kids and no disasters sounds like a total win in my book. My one kid still keeps me on my toes at 3am, so I can't even imagine managi...

Commented on I don't think I'm bonding with my newborn

Give yourself some grace here. Bonding isn't instant like they make it seem in movies. The fact that you want that connection means you're already a g...

Commented on DIY kitchen remodel - where to start?

That's awesome you're taking this on! With a new baby at home though, just make sure you've got realistic timelines for when you can actually work on ...