Tony F.

Commented on Finally finished the backyard fence and my kids won't stop playing back there

This is such a dad win. Your kids building an obstacle course in the backyard while you sit on the porch - that's the goal right there.

Commented on 6 months in and I finally feel like a real dad

The stupid faces moment is when it really clicks. Like they're laughing AT something YOU did, not just reacting to stimulus. That's when parenting sto...

Commented on Finally got 8yo interested in something besides YouTube

Please tell me you're documenting this phase because the moment he becomes a teenager he'll pretend he never liked climbing and you'll need proof 😂

Commented on Recommendation: Better Help is not worth it

BetterHelp gets so much hype but honestly it's hit or miss. Glad you found someone local - that's way better anyway. You need actual continuity, not r...

Commented on Anyone watching The Bear on Hulu?

For a dad it's kind of a good watch because it's stressful in a 'watching someone problem-solve' way instead of emotional drama. The kitchen managemen...

Commented on Owlet Smart Sock 2 review (spoiler: don't waste your money)

How old is your baby? I'm wondering if the strap issue gets better as they grow or if it's just fundamentally uncomfortable.

Commented on Started therapy yesterday and I'm already dreading the next session

Okay but the therapist might be right. Hypervigilance about parenting mistakes is a real thing and it's exhausting. The fact that you can't stop think...

Commented on Turned down promotion to keep my schedule flexible

That's the real win right there. Being present beats the promotion every time in my book.

Commented on Should you make kids clean their room or just shut the door?

6yo room being messy is not a problem. 11yo room being an actual impediment to him functioning IS a problem. Two different situations. Make the 11yo d...

Commented on Built a treehouse with my kids last month—finally finished!

This is what summer should be. You didn't just build a treehouse, you built confidence in two kids that they can actually make things. They're going t...