Marcus J.

Commented on How much screen time is actually okay

An hour on weekdays sounds reasonable to me, especially if it's educational. My kids spend time on apps too but I make sure they're also hitting the p...

Commented on Got sober 4 years ago, everything is different now

That takes real strength. I've got two kids and I can tell you the difference between a present dad and one who isn't there is everything. Glad you tu...

Commented on What's reasonable screen time for a 10 year old?

I've been wrestling with this exact thing with my two. The key is setting clear boundaries upfront, not waiting to see if he'll self-regulate. One hou...

Commented on Depression after my son was born - nobody talks about postpartum dad stuff

The fact that you love your son but can't feel the joy yet tells me this is chemical, not about your parenting. Getting support isn't weakness - it's ...

Commented on Built a treehouse with my 7yo and it actually didn't collapse

Man with three kids I barely have time to organize the garage, let alone build a whole treehouse. Props for making that happen and not losing your min...

Commented on Teaching my boys to shake hands like men

Man, this is huge. I've been doing the same with my boys and you'd be surprised how much they remember it. The eye contact part especially makes them ...

Commented on My 12yo is obsessed with TikTok and I'm losing my mind

That's a tough age for this stuff. With three kids here I'm constantly juggling these kinds of issues. Have you tried giving her some alternative ways...

Commented on Ex won't stick to custody schedule

Last minute switches for a 50/50 split are the worst because they mess with your whole week. Have you tried telling her you need at least 48 hours not...

Commented on Caught my 12 year old daughter on TikTok at 11pm - need advice

That's a tough one. At 12 we had to have a real conversation with our kids about screen time limits and why sleep matters. I'd sit down and explain th...

Commented on Back from paternity leave and everything fell apart at work

Man, that's tough timing. I came back from paternity leave with my third and felt like the whole place had shifted too. Give yourself a few weeks to g...