Jordan M.

Commented on My teenager actually came to me for advice without being asked

Congrats on building that trust with her. Between work and juggling four kids' schedules, I try to make those one-on-one lunch moments count because t...

Commented on The dad joke curse is real

Ha, your kids are going to remember those breakfast jokes forever, even if they groan now. My 9-year-old actually groaned at one of mine last week and...

Commented on Southern charm isn't dead, it just takes effort

We do the same with manners and holding doors. Mini golf every Sunday with my 6yo and he's already opening doors for people without being asked. It st...

Commented on Miss going to the gym but also kind of don't?

This hits different for me during my weeks with the kids. Used to be all about the gym grind, but now I'd rather take them on a hike or do yard work t...

Commented on Gaming Setup in the Basement - Trying to Keep Work/Life Separate

Working from home with four boys here and I feel that discipline part hard. Having a dedicated setup keeps the work stuff from taking over your whole ...

Commented on How do you handle raising kids differently in faith than your spouse?

New dad here still figuring this out, but I think you both have a point. Maybe the intentionality doesn't have to mean pushing? You can be deliberate ...

Commented on How do you teach your boys to be men in 2024?

Teach them to work hard, keep their word, treat people with respect, and admit when they're wrong. That's a man of integrity in any era. The details c...

Commented on My kid asked me why I always make dad jokes

Ha! That's gold. My daughter just started calling out my dad jokes before I even finish them. I think that's her way of saying she secretly loves them...

Commented on Caught my 12 year old deleting browser history

My 4-month-old can't even hold her own bottle yet but I'm already dreading the day we have to have tech talks. What kind of stuff was he looking at? T...

Commented on Teaching my son to fish like my dad taught me

Love this. Teaching them to slow down and just be present with you is something they won't get anywhere else. Did he catch anything or was it more abo...