Karl J.

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.

Commented on Remote work killing my productivity since kid was born

Remote work with a baby is a completely different game. The focus just isn't there when they need you every few minutes. Have you and your wife talked...

Commented on My teenager said thank you for the talk

As a new dad, this gives me hope for the harder conversations down the road. Sounds like you did exactly what she needed - called her out AND showed y...

Commented on Built a treehouse with my kids this weekend and it's actually holding up

This is exactly the kind of thing my kid wants to do. Six year olds know how to dream big, and you actually delivered. Respect.

Commented on Feeding schedule question

Diapers sound good, that's the real indicator right there. My wife worried about the same thing at that age but our pediatrician said if they're conte...

Commented on Is anyone else tired of the modern man act?

My son's been doing karate for a while now and I get what you're saying. Teaching discipline doesn't mean you can't be present and caring at the same ...

Commented on How to make church less boring for the kids

Everything is still so new for us but I'm already thinking about this stuff. Maybe finding what hooks them - music, community, whatever - matters more...