Gary R.

Commented on When you realize you've become exactly like your own dad

Man, this one got me. I say 'money doesn't grow on trees' all the time and my son just rolls his eyes. Pretty sure I earned that eye roll from my own ...

Commented on Screen time guilt is real

Man, you're not a bad parent. My wife went back to work too and we're in the same boat some days. The guilt is worse than the actual screen time hones...

Commented on Fantasy football league starting up, need one more person

September 1st works perfect for me, count me in. $50 entry and actual payouts sounds way better than the league I did last year.

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.