Joel F.

Commented on Found out my 8yo told mom he's 'scared' of my new girlfriend

This happened with my oldest when I started dating again. Turned out he was worried I'd forget about him, not actually scared of my girlfriend. A good...

Commented on Daughter won't put her iPad down and it's becoming a real problem

Two hours is actually pretty reasonable man. The meltdown is totally normal though - kids that age hit a wall when screens stop. We set a 10-minute wa...

Commented on Question about tent camping with young kids

Start with a tent if you're comfortable camping! Four and six is perfect for learning, and they'll remember the adventure way more than sleeping in a ...

Commented on Kid's phone usage out of control

This is a battle a lot of us are fighting. The homework and dinner stuff are the real concerns - maybe focus there first instead of total control? Som...

Commented on Anyone else get anxiety about being a bad dad?

Dude, that's the new parent anxiety hitting you hard. The fact that you're even worried about screwing them up means you're probably doing way better ...

Commented on Nothing will humble you like your own kid

This made me laugh because I do the same thing with my kids, talking about my soccer days like I was some athlete. Then they watch me jog to the mailb...

Commented on Rebuilding my relationship with my dad

Man, that takes real courage to make that first call after three years. I've had rough patches with my own old man and swallowing that pride is the ha...

Commented on Quit drinking after years of hiding it

Man, that moment when your kids call you out hits different. Proud of you for making the change before it was too late. Takes real courage to own it.

Commented on Ex wants to change custody schedule last minute again

Third time in two months is a pattern, not life happening. Your time with your kids matters just as much as hers does. Hold the line.

That second verse was my life this morning