Marco R.

Commented on Took the boys on a 5 mile hike - completely unprepared

Been there. Took mine on what I thought was a 2 mile walk and it turned into 4. The whining was real. Next time do a shorter trial run first to see ho...

Commented on Career stalled since kids - should I be worried?

This is tough because I don't think the answer is just 'work harder like before.' You've got kids now and your priorities matter. But you also deserve...

Commented on Is Discord safe for 11 year olds?

I'd say supervised is the way to go at 11. My older kids use it but I make sure I know who's in their servers and check in on conversations. It's not ...

Commented on Remote work saving my sanity but my wife thinks I'm always available

This is such a real tension. Being home is great for being present but it erases the boundary between work and family for a lot of people and for our ...

Commented on Building a swing set - any tips before I start?

Nice! Got my kids one of those about two years ago. Main tip: do the work in one day if you can, don't break it up. Also, make absolutely sure your gr...

Commented on Deck refinishing - pressure washing before staining?

How rough we talking? Like peeling stain or just dirty? I've learned the hard way that sometimes you need to sand after pressure washing to get the ol...

Commented on My 5 year old just roasted me

Got absolutely called out by a 5 year old. Love it. The best roasts always have that kernel of truth in them.

Commented on Communication with ex getting worse, kids are noticing

This one hits home hard. Your kids shouldn't be caught in the middle of your stuff with their mom. I'm not trying to sound preachy but have you consid...

Commented on From Night Owl Gamer to 5am Dad

Man, this hits different. I used to think I'd never give up those late nights. Now I'm excited if I can stay up past 10pm. The raid nights have turned...

Commented on Gaming with my boys now

Gaming together hits different than solo gaming. My kids are getting into it too and it's become our thing on Friday nights. The patience you need as ...