Josh M.

Commented on Thinking about asking for paternity leave and Im nervous

The nervous part is normal but here's the thing: companies offer this stuff because it's the right thing to do. If they technically offer it, they alr...

Commented on My daughter just read her first full book without help

Magic Tree House is such a perfect gateway book. That's awesome man. Two weeks of consistent reading is huge at that age.

Commented on Smoking a brisket for 14 hours tomorrow wish me luck

14 hours is going to test your patience but man, the payoff is worth it. I smoked a brisket for the first time last fall and I was checking on it ever...

Commented on Took my full 12 weeks paternity leave and have zero regrets

This is awesome. Those first three months are insane and most guys miss so much of it. You made the right call even if it costs money. You don't get t...

Commented on Remote work is killing my productivity but I cant tell my boss

You absolutely can tell your boss. Frame it as a problem you're solving though. Maybe you need to go in more days, or you need specific quiet hours, o...

Commented on Got my son into reading

This is huge. I've been trying to get my son interested in reading for months. How old is he? Wondering if he's old enough for the first book yet.

Commented on My 4yo asked me to teach him to ride his bike today and he did it

How many times did he eat pavement before it clicked? My 5 year old is getting close and I'm bracing for some scraped knees.

Commented on My 4yo asked me to teach him to ride his bike today and he did it

Dude that's amazing! How long did it take him to find his balance? My 5yo is getting close and I'm trying not to push it but he's getting more confide...

Commented on Built a treehouse with my 6yo this weekend and it actually didn't collapse

This is the kind of dad win that actually matters. Building something with your hands AND making your kid feel like he had a say in it? That's legenda...

Commented on 3 weeks in and I'm starting to understand why sleep deprivation is a form of torture

Sleep deprivation is real and it messes with your head. Make sure you're checking in with your wife too, not just surviving. We took shifts so each of...