David

Commented on Can we talk about remote work and actually being present for the kids

Being home for hockey practices has been huge for us, but I totally get the double edged sword. Some days I'm distracted by work, other days I'm too p...

Commented on Feeling isolated and like I'm failing at everything

The fact that you're recognizing this pattern means you're not actually failing like you think you are. One small thing this week, like texting a frie...

Commented on Leading by example when you feel like you're failing

Takes guts to do what you did. We lose it sometimes, especially when work's beating us down, but how you handle it after is what sticks with them.

Commented on Struggling with being the 'fun dad' instead of the parent parent

Real talk, every night my son and I do storytime and homework together. Those moments matter way more than the theme parks, honestly.

Commented on Baby smiled at me today and I cried

Those moments are what you'll remember forever. My neighbors joke about watching me lose it over chalk art drawings from my kids, but those early smil...

Commented on When should I give my kid a phone?

We waited until 12 with our oldest and honestly it felt right. Your gut's probably telling you something - 10 feels early to me too. Maybe compromise ...

Commented on Is chivalry actually dead or are younger guys just not taught it?

Your dad did right by you. I'm making sure to teach my two the same way. It's not about being old fashioned, it's about basic respect and consideratio...

Commented on Before kids I was spontaneous, now I'm scheduled within an inch of my life

This is exactly why Friday nights are sacred at our house - that's our one night where nothing is scheduled and we just sit by the firepit. You gotta ...

Commented on When does the bonding actually start happening?

My son was the same way at first. The bonding really ramped up once he started following me around and we could actually do stuff together, even if it...

Commented on Why does my newborn grunt so much at night?

Totally normal at 2 weeks, man. My son did the exact same thing and it drove me nuts at first. Turns out newborns are just noisy sleepers and he'll li...