Matt W.

Commented on My 4 year old said something that melted my heart

That's the kind of morning that makes everything else fade away. He's watching how you move through the day and he sees it. Cherish that one.

Commented on Teaching my son to be a man in 2024

Love this approach. Teaching him work ethic through yard work and projects is way more valuable than just telling him about it. Sounds like he's learn...

Commented on Feeling isolated even though I'm surrounded by family

That empty feeling hits different when you're in the thick of it with family all around. Maybe it's about finding a small thing that's just for you.

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...