Karl J.

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

Dude, good for you. I only get my kids every other weekend and I'd give anything for 12 straight weeks like that. You made the right call.

Commented on Ex wants to change custody schedule last minute AGAIN

I feel you man. Third time is a pattern, not just stuff coming up. You gotta set a boundary or it'll keep happening. Maybe tell her swaps only work if...

Commented on BBQ ribs advice needed

New dad here so I'm still experimenting with this stuff, but I've been taking my little one out to watch the grill and I think the key is not moving t...

Commented on Raising kids in a world that doesn't share your values

Man, I feel this. My son's in karate and I'm already seeing how the world tries to pull him in different directions. Stick with it - kids notice when ...

Commented on Gaming as a reward system - does it work?

This is exactly the kind of balance I'm trying to figure out with my two. Tying gaming to achievements takes some of the pressure off you as the bad g...

Commented on Taking care of your family means working hard, period

That's the kind of commitment that shows your kids what responsibility looks like. Just make sure you're still showing up for the moments too, not jus...

Commented on Proud dad moment - my daughter won her first soccer game

That's awesome! Two months in and already scoring twice is huge. The confidence boost from that first win is going to change everything for her next s...

Commented on Anyone else's kids destroy headphones constantly?

Oh man, this is the eternal struggle. We've switched to cheap bulk earbuds and just accept they're disposable at this point. My 7yo is the same way - ...

Commented on The cereal aisle changed my life

Ha, that Tony the Tiger impression probably made his whole week. I know from carpool duty that kids are always dropping these gems when you least expe...

Commented on My 6 year old told me a joke and I'm still laughing

This is what it's all about, man. Nothing beats when your kid makes you genuinely laugh with their own jokes. That's a memory right there.