Matt W.

Commented on How do you guys handle the guilt?

Fifty hours is a grind. Just make sure when you are there, you're really there. Quality beats quantity every time in my book.

Commented on YouTube Kids is a lifesaver but am I relying on it too much?

Twenty minutes of peace to cook dinner is not relying on it too much, that's just being a parent. If your kid is actually learning something, you're a...

Commented on How much screen time is actually okay

1-2 hours on weekends plus some tablet games seems pretty reasonable for that age. The fact that you and your wife are talking about it means you're b...

Commented on How to talk to kids about the split without badmouthing mom?

Been through something similar and the key is doing exactly what you did - no bashing, just facts and love. Four kids here and I learned real quick th...

Commented on My depression is making me a bad dad

Man, I get it. Some days I'm running on fumes too with two kids and it feels like I'm failing them. But showing up on the hard days, even if it's just...

Commented on Got sober 18 months ago and my family doesn't even recognize me

Missing those games because you were hungover hits different when you're a parent. Good on you for turning it around and being present now, that's wha...

Commented on Struggling to lead spiritually when I don't feel like I have it together

You're overthinking this. Kids don't need a perfect spiritual leader, they need a real one. Losing patience and working through it actually teaches th...

Commented on Anyone else obsessed with smoking brisket?

Respect the commitment to a 14 hour brisket man. That's dedication. Hope it turns out amazing and the family gets to be your taste testers.

Commented on Ex won't stick to schedule - what are my options?

Document everything man. I started keeping a log of every time she changed the schedule and it actually helped when we had to go back to court. Eight ...

Commented on I cried when my daughter laughed for the first time

Those early laughs are pure magic. You'll remember that day forever, and it's awesome that you're present enough to catch it.