Jason

Commented on When should I give my kid a phone?

This is a tough one man. My kids are younger but I've seen the soccer parents deal with this. I'd say trust your instinct on the timing but maybe sit ...

Commented on Career Climber to Part Time Remote Guy

Man, those moments you're actually there for hit different. Three kids in and I can tell you the ones I'd trade anything for are the ones where I was ...

Commented on 2 weeks in and I have no idea what I'm doing

Two weeks in is still super early, man. You're doing way more than you think just by being present and changing diapers. The helpless feeling passes p...

Commented on Grilling season is almost here

Nice setup. I'm doing some meal prep planning for spring too, so I might steal your brisket timing to batch cook some sides. Nothing beats having a sm...

Commented on How to tell the kids about the divorce?

This is one of those things where there's no perfect time or perfect way to say it, you just have to do it. Reading them a story together after might ...

Commented on Feel like a failure as a dad sometimes

Being hard on yourself is kind of a dad superpower that we all need to turn off sometimes. You're clearly present enough to feel bad about your kid's ...

Commented on Became a better person when I became a dad

Respect for owning that. My 6yo calls me out constantly when I'm not being the dad I want to be, keeps me honest. Sounds like your daughter's doing th...

Commented on Prayer request - daughter struggling with anxiety at school

Not sleeping is the real concern here. Anxiety in kids often shows up as insomnia first. Have you tried any calming routines before bed or is the anxi...

Commented on My 8 year old wrote me a note that says I'm his best friend

That fishing drawing is gold. My kids name every fish in the tank and draw them constantly, so I know exactly how special that kind of thing is to hol...

Commented on Struggling with anxiety about work lately

The racing thoughts at night are the worst. I was dealing with the same thing until I started putting my phone down an hour before bed and just doing ...