Tommy

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

That's perfect. The groan is basically a dad joke trophy at that point. You're passing on the tradition whether he likes it or not.

Commented on Finally finished setting up my man cave and it's perfect

Six months of weekends well spent man. That's dedication, especially with two kids running around. You earned yourself a solid space to decompress.

Commented on Raising kids in a secular world - where do you draw the line?

I think at 9 years old they're starting to form their own interests and that's actually a good thing. Being forced to do something can make kids resen...

Commented on How do I teach my kids to pray when I'm struggling with my own faith?

Sorry you're going through this. Losing a job is brutal. Have you talked to your kids about what you're feeling? Not all the details obviously, but ju...

Commented on My 7yo is asking for a phone and I have no idea what to do

My son is 9 and not asking yet but I know it's coming. I think the key is explaining why other kids have them instead of just saying no. Like, their p...

Commented on Anyone else spending way too much on coffee

This is my morning ritual too. Honestly it's not even about the coffee, it's the 10 minutes of quiet before the day starts. Worth every penny to me.

Commented on Sourdough starter help needed

My wife's been trying to keep one alive for three months now. I think the issue is we keep forgetting to feed it when we travel. Have you thought abou...

Commented on How do you handle peer pressure when your kids want to be like everyone else

All his friends is the magic phrase that makes parents everywhere cry. But you're the parent, not his friends. Stick to your guns on what you're comfo...

Commented on Being the steady hand when everything falls apart

The basement flood is fixable but the other stuff is the real weight you're carrying. Don't let anyone tell you that being strong means not feeling ti...

Commented on The divorce that broke me and saved me

Three years out from my split now too and I can say the same thing. Those first months were honestly darker than I want to admit. But getting to a pla...