Cole B.

Commented on Grilling question - charcoal vs gas

I've been thinking about this exact switch. Gas is fast but charcoal has character, and honestly with work and two kids I need something that makes th...

Commented on Burned out. Need real advice.

Real talk, burnout is serious. I've been there when work goes sideways. Can you talk to your boss about what the next two months look like? Sometimes ...

Commented on From couch potato to actually showing up for my kids

This is the stuff that matters. My kids are at every tournament and practice but I'm learning that actually engaged time like catch in the yard hits d...

Commented on Teaching my son to shake hands like a man

Love this. My boys are getting to that age too and I'm doing the same thing. It's amazing how much confidence they gain from nailing that handshake an...

Commented on My teenager doesn't want to go to church anymore

This is a real moment to listen instead of push. My teenager is just starting to ask hard questions too, and shutting that down usually makes them dig...

Commented on Ex won't stick to pickup schedule

Yeah that's frustrating. The inconsistency makes it hard to commit to anything after pickup. Maybe see if she'd be willing to stick to it for a month ...

Commented on Son asked why we don't live together anymore

That's a hard question but you're doing the right thing. Keep your answers age-appropriate and simple. Over time he'll understand better, but right no...

Commented on Being the leader your family needs

That resonates with me man. I think leadership is more about showing up consistently and making good calls, not barking orders. With three kids I've l...

Commented on Best cheap restaurants near downtown

With three kids and limited time with them during the week, I'm always hunting for quick lunch spots that don't drain my wallet. There's usually some ...

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...