Larry P.

Commented on Standing up to disrespect at work

Respect. It's not always easy to bite your tongue when someone's trying to make you look bad. The fact that you're working on responding better instea...

Commented on When your kid's faith questions shake yours

That's the real parenting right there - being honest instead of handing him some canned answer. My kids ask me stuff I don't have answers for all the ...

Commented on Remote work with a 2 year old is basically impossible

Remote work with a toddler discovering new abilities is chaos. The door unlocking thing would send me into panic mode too. Fingers crossed he stays he...

Commented on How do you split holidays when kids have two homes?

This is tough stuff. We did alternating years for the big holidays which helped even things out. Just make sure whatever you decide actually works lon...

Commented on How do you guys handle the guilt?

The fact that you're feeling guilty means you care. That's what sticks with kids, not whether you made every single game. You're doing better than you...

Commented on Celebrated 3 months of fatherhood and honestly feeling pretty good about it

You're killing it! Three months is still early, but man, those first smiles and laughs are what make all the sleepless nights worth it. Enjoy every se...

Commented on Just set up parental controls and my kid is pissed

This is one of those situations where you just have to ride out the storm. He's mad now but in a few months it'll be normal and he won't even think ab...

Commented on How much screen time is actually okay

You're already being intentional about it, which is half the battle. Every family's different but that mix sounds balanced to me.

Commented on Ex won't stick to pickup schedule

This is rough. I've been there with my daughter's mom doing the same thing. Pro tip: get everything in writing through an app like OurFamilyWizard if ...

Commented on Teaching respect for authority without being a doormat

That's the balance right there. Standing up for what's right but doing it with respect and dignity. Your kids are learning they don't have to be pusho...