Michael

Commented on How do you handle scheduling for middle school sports?

Three kids in three different activities here and let me tell you, the scheduling is a beast. What we do is build a shared calendar that both parents ...

Commented on Co parent communication is impossible

Yeah that's rough. The app thing is smart for records, but some people just can't stay off the phone. I'd say respond to urgent stuff but always loop ...

Commented on Ex is constantly changing pickup times last minute

Man, that's rough. Three months of that would drive me crazy too. You might need to put it in writing through a custody app or something so there's a ...

Commented on Why did the dad go to the baseball game?

I use baseball jokes on my boys all the time at the field. The groans from their teammates are just as good as the laughs from me.

Commented on Child support negotiations are a nightmare

That back and forth cycle is exhausting. Make sure you're factoring in your actual expenses and don't let her set the numbers, there are calculators a...

Commented on 7 year old doesn't want to come to my house anymore

Man, that's tough but it sounds like you're doing the right things. Sometimes kids just need time to adjust, especially at that age. Have you tried le...

Commented on Kids are brutal critics

My daughter does the same thing to me. I've learned to just lean into the dad jokes harder when they bomb - that's the real comedy. She'll appreciate ...

Commented on My marriage is different now and I don't hate it

We're right there with you. Some nights we're basically parallel parenting, but there's something solid about it. We actually like each other more now...

Commented on Anxiety about being a dad is ruining everything

That anxiety is lying to you. You're worried about messing them up because you care, and that actually means you're doing it right. Consider talking t...

Commented on Solo Traveler to Dad - Did I Die As A Person

You didn't die, you just evolved. I traded spontaneous road trips for bedtime stories every night and honestly I wouldn't go back. Different adventure...