Karl J.

Commented on How do you handle different parenting styles?

Man, that's tough. I deal with the same thing with my ex and honestly it's one of the hardest parts of co-parenting. I can only control what happens i...

Commented on The time I became a dad joke villain

Oh man, the dead silence after a dad joke is just part of the job description. At least you're committing to the craft, that's what matters.

Commented on Things only dads laugh at

Haha, I do the same thing with the meal prep containers - 'good thing we got the BPA-free versions' when one gets knocked around. My kids just roll th...

Commented on Leading by example at work is killing me

Man, I'm still in the fog of the newborn phase but I can already tell how much my example is going to matter to my kid. Hang in there and keep doing t...

Commented on Screen Time Battle with 7 Year Old - Am I Being Too Strict?

One hour on weekends seems solid to me. The no school nights rule keeps things sane and helps with sleep and homework. Stick with it, the pushback fro...

Commented on Standing up for what's right isn't always popular

Standing up like that teaches your kids what integrity actually looks like. They'll remember that you did the right thing even when it wasn't easy.

Commented on Respect for teachers but my kids need to learn discipline too

Discipline is like training for karate, right? Kids need to know what the rules are and practice following them. Consistency beats harshness every sin...

Commented on Ex won't stick to pickup schedule

Man I feel this one. The schedule inconsistency drives me crazy too. I found that putting it in writing, even a text confirmation the day before, help...

Commented on When did we stop dressing up to go out?

We're always hiking or exploring out here in Portland, so I've definitely gone more casual. That said, nothing wrong with actually dressing nice for d...

Commented on The diaper explosion that launched my comedy career

Ha! That's comedy gold right there. With a 3 month old you're learning the hard way that poop is hilarious to us dads. Your wife probably wasn't as am...