Mason

Commented on Things I never thought I'd say before becoming a dad

I told my daughter 'we don't put our finger in our sister's ear' and my wife just looked at me like what timeline are we living in. Parenting definite...

Commented on Finally built that treehouse with my 6 year old

This is awesome man. Two months of talking about it and then actually doing it with him is the stuff he'll remember forever. The treehouse itself is c...

Commented on Ex won't stick to custody schedule, claiming emergencies every other weekend

This is exactly where I'm at right now and it's infuriating. Three months sounds about right for how long it takes before you realize this is the patt...

Commented on Ex won't stick to custody schedule, claiming emergencies every other weekend

I feel for you man. This was killing me mentally before I realized half the battle is not letting it get to you emotionally. Easier said than done obv...

Commented on How do you raise boys to be real men?

My four kids range from 8 to 16 and honestly the best thing I did was model it. They watch what you do way more than what you say. Being honest about ...

Commented on Smoked a brisket for the first time - it was rough

Brisket is honestly one of the hardest things to smoke because the margin for error is tiny. Don't let one rough attempt stop you from trying again. T...

Commented on How do you handle gaming limits with a teenager?

Okay so the decent student thing is actually the key here. I'd say lean into that. Tell him you see he's managing school and gaming, so you trust him ...

Commented on Camping trip with 3 kids under 10, what am I missing?

This will be amazing. Pro tip: pack a few glow sticks for the kids at night, keeps them entertained for hours. And definitely bring wet wipes, so much...

Commented on iPad as babysitter while cooking dinner - am I terrible?

Real talk back at you - you're cooking a healthy meal for your family. That's the opposite of terrible. The screen time is the trade-off for actual fo...

Commented on My father's advice still guides me every day

That's beautiful man. The fact that his lessons are still guiding you means he did something really right. Do you try to pass those same lessons on to...