Matt D.

Commented on Building a treehouse with my kids

This is the kind of stuff they'll remember forever. Looks like you're doing it right.

Commented on Father passed away last month - need advice on honoring his legacy

That's a heavy one, man. My old man was similar - quiet strength type. What helped me was writing down some of his sayings or habits and making sure I...

Commented on The diaper explosion heard round the world

The ceiling grab is a rite of passage man. I thought I had everything figured out until my son proved that physics work differently inside a diaper. G...

Commented on What do you call a bear with no teeth?

Juice spit is the ultimate sign you nailed the joke. That's a dad win right there.

Commented on Being the man of the house means setting the tone

Real talk, that's the stuff that sticks with them. How you stay calm under pressure, how you treat people when nobody's watching. My kids notice that ...

Commented on Planning the weekend and not sure what to do

Dude, why not split the difference? Hit the arcade for an hour with the kids, grab some fresh stuff at the farmers market for dinner, and you can catc...

Commented on Went from broke to actually having savings

That's huge man. Going from paycheck to paycheck to having actual savings changes everything about how you parent. Picking the right battles gets a lo...

Commented on Why I Still Write Thank You Notes by Hand

An hour well spent if you ask me. There's something about a handwritten note that a text just can't touch, and those guys will remember that effort.

Commented on She's not following the court order on communication

The court order is there for a reason, man. You're not being overbearing for wanting updates on your kids - that's just good co-parenting. Document th...

Commented on Son made the travel soccer team

Dude, nice work putting in that time with him. The heat in the summer is brutal but that's what separates the kids who just show up from the ones who ...