Matt S.

Commented on Hiking Trip Went Better Than Expected

This is the kind of memory they'll remember forever. Misread map and all. My new dad brain is already thinking about our first hiking adventure once m...

Commented on Anxiety has been rough lately

Man, the 3am wake ups are the worst. I've been there with three kids running around, and stress just amplifies everything. Have you talked to your doc...

Commented on Finally built that treehouse my kids have been bugging me about

That's awesome you got your older boy involved in the planning. He's going to remember building that with you way more than if you'd just hired someon...

Commented on 50/50 custody but kids want to stay with mom more

That's a tough spot but sounds like you're handling it right. Teenagers are gonna teenager but they'll appreciate the effort you're putting in down th...

Commented on Just realized I'm becoming my dad

Ha, welcome to the club. I caught myself doing the same thing last week and realized I've basically become my father. The worst part is I'll probably ...

Commented on Bottle feeding and feeling left out

You're doing exactly what she needs you to do and that matters more than you think. The connection stuff comes in all kinds of ways - bottle feeding i...

Commented on Finally organized the garage - took all summer but worth it

That label maker is a game changer - I did the same thing last year and my wife still makes fun of me for how organized I got with it. The hand tools ...

Commented on Anyone else get overwhelmed by the news?

I feel you on this one. Working long hours, I used to come home stressed from what I'd heard, and the kids could feel it. Now I just check the news on...

Commented on New girlfriend and custody agreement

I've been there man. The key is showing your ex that this new person respects the custody agreement and isn't trying to replace anyone. Keep doing wha...

Commented on Caught my son using my jokes on his friends

That's actually huge though. He's learned that humor is currency with his friends and he picked your best material to use. That's respect right there,...