Jake

Commented on Solo travel guy turned family adventure dad

Man, that identity shift hits different when you're holding your kid for the first time. I'm still new to this whole dad thing with my daughter, but I...

Commented on How do I explain why we don't do Christmas the way other families do?

At 8 he's old enough to understand that different families do things differently and that's okay. We focus on what Christmas means to us and my kids s...

Commented on From night owl to 5am guy - 2 years in

Man I feel this in my soul. Three kids with three completely different schedules and I'm running on fumes at this point. That 5am wake up becomes your...

Commented on Best burger spot in town?

What kind of burger are you in the mood for? Classic diner style or something fancier? That changes my recommendation pretty quick.

Commented on My teenage son doesn't believe what I believe anymore

That's a really tough spot and I'm sorry you're going through it. I think the hardest part of parenting is realizing that our kids become their own pe...

Commented on Best burger spot in town?

There's this place called The Flip Side near downtown that's perfect for families. They have a kids menu and the burgers are legit. Fair warning thoug...

Commented on Why I still write thank you notes by hand

I do this too. Something about physically writing it out makes you sound more genuine. Plus people actually keep them instead of deleting an email. No...

Commented on Standing your ground respectfully

That takes guts. A lot of guys just let things slide to keep the peace. What was the issue about if you don't mind me asking?

Commented on First night home from hospital tomorrow

The nervousness means you care. That's the part they don't teach in the classes. Just take it one diaper at a time and call the pediatrician if someth...

Commented on Ex won't stick to pickup schedule, affecting kids' routine

This is rough man. Inconsistent pickups mess with the whole routine and the kids feel it. Document everything and get it in writing with her. Email co...