Matteo

Commented on Praying with my kids before bed - wondering if I'm doing this right

Man, you're doing great just by being intentional about it. My boys are still too little for real prayers but I love that your 6 year old is already b...

Commented on When did your baby smile for the first time?

Could be a real smile, could be gas - honestly at 6 weeks it's probably both happening and you can't always tell the difference. Either way, you're go...

Commented on What's everyone making for the big game this Sunday?

Sliders are underrated. You can prep everything the day before and just assemble them during halftime. My crew always shows up hungry and those little...

Commented on How to teach kids about giving when we don't have much

The best time to teach giving is when you don't have extra. That's real faith right there. We donate to our church and local food bank and our kids se...

Commented on My kid called me out for not living what I preach

This is one of those parenting moments that actually matters more than you might think. He's learning that grown-ups aren't perfect and that we have t...

Commented on We haven't slept in 36 hours

This is exactly where we were with our daughter. The holding thing is real because they need to be soothed and they can't regulate yet. The good news ...

Commented on Started praying with kids before bed and it's changing everything

This is beautiful man. The bedtime prayer thing has legs because it's intentional and consistent. Kids respond to that. We started something similar a...

Commented on Gaming has actually been great for my son

I'd be curious how long he's been playing and whether you've set any boundaries around it? I try to let my kids have their hobbies but I also know how...

Commented on Leading your family doesn't mean being a dictator

This hits different when you're co-parenting because you can't just bark orders and expect it to stick. Leadership means being consistent and fair eve...

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

Have you tried putting it in writing first? Like send her an email saying you need the schedule to stick for your planning purposes and the kids' sake...