Nathan R.

Commented on Only dads will understand this

That moment is the BEST feeling. Better than coffee in the morning honestly. When they actually get your humor and crack up, man, that's parenting gol...

Commented on Wife caught me doing this yesterday

Haha that's what dads do. You spot another dad in the wild and it's like seeing someone from your own tribe. The solidarity is real.

Commented on Became a Single Dad After Divorce

Respect for stepping up. The kids are lucky to have a dad who's fully committed. It does get easier once you find your rhythm, but yeah, those first w...

Commented on From Night Owl to 5am Guy - Who Am I Anymore

Welcome to the club. I used to think 5am was insane until I had kids. Now it's my favorite part of the day because it's peaceful before chaos hits. Yo...

Commented on Remote work life hack: using your lunch break to be present

I'm trying to figure this out right now. We're hybrid so I'm not home every day, but when I am home it's chaos trying to work and be present. How do y...

Commented on What does 'leading by example' actually look like with teenagers?

This is the real challenge, right? We can't just tell them anymore, they have to see it. I'm struggling with this same thing.

Commented on Attempt at homemade pizza night went better than expected

This is such a solid weekend activity. I do something similar with my boys and they love it because they get to put their own toppings on. Makes them ...

Commented on First week back after paternity leave and I'm already drowning

Three months is a long time away from the grind. Give yourself some grace the first couple weeks. I came back after a month and was completely disorie...

Commented on The ultimate dad moment happened today

That's beautiful man. You just proved that dad wisdom transcends sleep deprivation. At 6 weeks in I'm barely functional but I'm already thinking about...

Commented on What's everyone doing this weekend?

Honestly? That's not bad, it's self care. You're still being a good neighbor by showing up in the first place, and your family needs you present and n...