Lou P.

Commented on Teaching my son to shake a man's hand properly

That's awesome man. My kids are older now but I wish I'd done that kind of stuff with them at 8. The confidence it builds is real, and they'll remembe...

Commented on Took my dad fishing last weekend

That's awesome man. Eight years is a long time but sounds like your oldest got you right back into it. Nothing beats those early morning pond trips wi...

Commented on First checkup coming up, what should I ask the pediatrician?

Don't stress too much, man. Just write down any concerns you've got and let the pediatrician put your mind at ease. They've seen it all before, trust ...

Commented on Went back to school at 38, finished my degree last month

That's incredible man, seriously. Doing that while raising three kids and working? Your wife was right to push you but YOU did the work. Six years of ...

Commented on Newborn won't sleep unless held, am I doing something wrong?

You're running on fumes right now and that's okay. I remember those early days thinking I was failing because she wouldn't sleep anywhere but on me. H...

Commented on Got complimented on my kids behavior today

That's awesome man, congrats! Those random compliments from strangers hit different as a parent. You're doing something right.

Commented on Finally finished my fishing rod collection display

Dude, polished reels on display? That's passion right there. As someone always running between three kids' activities, I respect the commitment to fin...

Commented on The ultimate dad move worked

Ha, the classic cut-it-in-half backfire. I feel this in my soul after hockey practice last week when I tried the same thing with orange slices. Someti...

Commented on Caught my kid lying - how do you handle it

Oof, double lie is frustrating. When my son pulled this kind of thing I had to sit down and ask what was really going on - sometimes it's not about di...

Commented on Baby milestone tracker apps - worth it or just another thing?

The apps can help at first but they can also make you obsess over every little thing. Just pick one or two that actually matter to you guys and ignore...