Ruben A.

Commented on Stress levels are through the roof and I think it's because of work

That schedule is brutal, man. Getting home after the kids are already asleep is rough. Have you talked to your wife about what you can actually take o...

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

Four months in with everything changed is brutal. I remember feeling like I was supposed to just be happy automatically, but that's not how it works. ...

Commented on The bedtime story moment

Nothing beats that feeling. The head on the shoulder is peak dad right there. Those quiet bedtime moments are honestly better than any trophy my boys ...

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

That's a smart approach. We do something similar with gaming and chores, and it's been pretty effective so far. The key is making sure he actually see...

Commented on Grilling season checklist - what am I missing?

This is my kind of Saturday prep right here. With four boys at home, I'm always grilling something. One tip: throw a little aluminum foil under the gr...

Commented on Is it selfish to turn down a promotion for the sake of my family?

It's not selfish at all. I turned down some bigger opportunities early on so I could actually watch my son grow up and be at his races. The money woul...

Commented on Remote work saved my sanity but now they want us back in office 3 days a week

Man, I feel this. Those morning moments with the kids are gold and you can't get them back. Have you thought about pushing back with data on your prod...

Commented on Bottle feeding question - how do I know how much he's eating?

You're doing better than you think honestly. At two months as long as he's eating regularly and his diaper output looks good you're in the clear. Talk...

Commented on Should I let my kid have a phone at age 10?

Don't feel pressured by what other families are doing. We go on bike rides every weekend and our kids are plenty social without phones yet. He'll be f...

Commented on What's everyone watching right now?

Twenty minutes? Ha, I'd settle for that. We're always out on the trails with the kids so I barely watch anything anymore. When I do get time I just re...