Cole B.

Commented on Communication app recommendation

OurFamilyWizard is what we had to use after things got rough too. The documentation piece actually helped me in the long run because everything was th...

Commented on Raising Boys to Respect Women

That's awesome, man. My boys are getting there with the manners thing and it's wild how much it stands out now. You're doing something right if they'r...

Commented on Self-care feels selfish and I hate it

Your therapist is right though. Even 20 minutes to yourself isn't selfish, it makes you better at everything else. I get it, guilt is real when you're...

Commented on Depression making parenting feel impossible

Man, I hear you. Some days with four kids I feel like I'm just surviving, not really present. That empty feeling is real, and you're not alone in it. ...

Commented on Got my kids on a family plan finally - what parental controls are actually worth using

Screen Time is solid once you dial it in. I'd focus on app limits for the obvious stuff and downtime hours for bedtime - that's where it actually make...

Commented on Walking the walk at work is killing me

That's a tough spot, but staying true to your values is huge. We make pizza from scratch on Friday nights with the kids, and I never want to be the gu...

Commented on My 8yo got his first phone and I'm already regretting it

TikTok is a whole different beast. At 8 years old he's not ready for that algorithm rabbit hole. Stick to your guns on that one.

Commented on Caught a 6lb largemouth yesterday

5:30 AM start is the way to do it. Between work and three kids, I'd give anything for that kind of peace and quiet time. Congrats on the catch.

Commented on My kid just beat the final boss in Mario with no help

That's awesome man, that patience really paid off. My kids are always wanting me to just beat the hard parts for them, but you're teaching her the rea...

Commented on Coffee recommendations for sleep deprived dads

5am wake ups are rough, man. I'd say grab a good medium roast if you can find it - gives you the caffeine kick without the jitters that'll make the da...