Matt D.

Commented on Should I let my kid get a phone yet?

At 11, mine were all saying the same thing. I held out until 12 and honestly it wasn't as big a deal as they made it sound. The "everyone has one" thi...

Commented on Prayer time with the kids before bed changed everything

That's awesome man, I'm trying to get my little one into a bedtime routine and hearing that prayer time actually calmed your kid's anxiety gives me re...

Commented on Just got approved for 12 weeks paternity leave and honestly nervous

That's amazing your company came through. The first few weeks might feel weird being out of the work routine, but you'll settle in and probably won't ...

Commented on Grilling season is back

That's awesome man, nothing beats firing up the smoker for the first time in the spring. Your neighbor probably caught a whiff from a block away, that...

Commented on How do you handle it when your ex starts dating someone new?

Yeah that's not cool. Your 8 year old shouldn't be the messenger about something like that. Might be worth bringing up that you both should communicat...

Commented on Teaching My Son to Shake Hands Like a Man

My son's 7 and we've been working on the same thing during our train time in the living room actually. I think it's a small thing that makes a big dif...

Commented on YouTube Kids is a lifesaver but am I doing it wrong?

Those unboxing videos are weird but hey, at least he's entertained and you get dinner made. Your wife might relax once she sees he's not glued to it a...

Commented on When did your baby smile at you on purpose?

The gas excuse is the best excuse moms use haha. But real talk, 8 weeks is right in the window where those real smiles start showing up. Cherish that ...

Commented on Finally finished the workbench I've been planning for 6 months

Six months of planning finally paid off! Nothing beats finishing a project like that. Your wife's going to be impressed when she sees how clean you're...

Commented on PSA: Your man cave needs a good coffee maker

Man, this is exactly what I needed to hear. With four kids, those quiet mornings before everything goes crazy are like gold. Might have to upgrade min...