Mark A.

Commented on How do you handle your ex being shady about new partner?

I'd document everything the kids tell you about this guy and keep records of pickup/dropoff times. If there's a custody agreement, you might have lega...

Commented on First week back from paternity leave and I'm dying

Eight weeks will fly by but that first week back hits hard. The good news is you know what you're missing now and you can be more intentional about it...

Commented on How do I teach my kids about forgiveness when I'm struggling with it myself?

This hits different when they call you out. Four kids have taught me that they're always watching how we handle conflict. Might be time to let that gr...

Commented on iPad as babysitter while cooking dinner

I get it, man. Cooking dinner with kids around is chaos. An iPad for 30-45 minutes isn't going to ruin them, and honestly you've got four kids so you ...

Commented on Lost 65 pounds since becoming a dad and honestly it's because I had to

Dude that's incredible. Being able to actually keep up with your kids during playtime is worth every bit of effort you put in. Your oldest is gonna re...

Commented on First night home from hospital and I'm terrified

That staring thing is totally normal, I did the exact same thing our first night. You'll eventually relax enough to actually sleep, I promise. She's g...

Commented on My 5yo just rode his bike without training wheels for the first time

That's such a cool milestone. Five is the perfect age for that independence kick. Pretty soon he'll be riding all over the neighborhood and you'll be ...

Commented on The loneliness of being a dad is real

I've got three kids and still hit those moments where I'm looking around like does anyone else feel this weight? You're definitely not the only one ca...

Commented on My 4yo destroyed me with a comeback

Out of the mouths of babes! Four year olds don't know how to lie yet so that's just pure truth coming at you. You've been called out by your own kid, ...

Commented on Bottle feeding journey - any tips for staying patient at 3am?

Those 3am feeds are brutal but you're doing the right thing letting your wife rest. My tip is keep everything you need within arm's reach so you're no...