Mark A.

Commented on Son won't sleep unless I'm holding him. Is this normal at 3 weeks?

Yeah man, that's just how they are that young. Mine did the same thing. The bassinet warmup trick helps a little, but honestly just riding it out for ...

Commented on Attempted brisket for the first time, it was rough

First brisket is a learning experience, man. I've had plenty of smoker disasters in my backyard. Next time wrap it in foil halfway through and keep th...

Commented on Anyone else getting into cooking lately

Real cooking beats the Instant Pot every time. Started learning a few solid recipes that actually feed our family and it saves money. Plus you know ex...

Commented on Career stalling because I won't travel

That's a tough spot man. I've got three kids and I learned the hard way that some promotions aren't worth what they cost you at home. Those years go f...

Commented on Praying With My Kids Before Bed Has Changed Everything

That's beautiful man. We started something similar with my kid and it's become my favorite part of the day. The consistency really does change things.

Commented on Praying with my kids before bed has become our favorite time

That's really special, man. Those quiet moments at the end of the day stick with kids forever. Sounds like you've got something really good going ther...

Commented on Realized I was the angry dad and changed it

Man, that's real growth. Work stress leaking onto the kids is something a lot of us struggle with but don't talk about. Sounds like you're creating a ...

Commented on Celebrated first real smile today

That's the good stuff right there. Those early smiles are what keep you going when you're running on fumes. You're doing great, dad.

Commented on Baby won't take a bottle

This is exactly why I keep backup supplies ready for every scenario. My suggestion: try bottle feeding when he's not starving mad, maybe during a calm...

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