Mike C.

Commented on Feeling completely alone even though I'm not

Man, I get this completely. I've got three kids and most of my old buddies just don't understand the schedule anymore. It feels lonely even when you'r...

Commented on Anyone else's kids obsessed with that one YouTube channel

Same here with my 6 year old. I think the repetition is actually comforting for them at that age. At least you know what he's watching and he's safe. ...

Commented on Started therapy last week and already having doubts

Three sessions is really early to judge if it's working. I've heard it takes people months to feel like they're getting anywhere. Give it more time be...

Commented on Smoked a brisket for 14 hours straight

Worth the exhaustion though? I feel like once you nail a brisket like that the whole family is talking about it for weeks. Plus you've got those lefto...

Commented on Anyone want to share camping meal ideas?

Cast iron skillet is your friend out there. We do pancakes every camping trip, even at a campsite. Kids love cooking breakfast together and it's actua...

Commented on Anyone else get weird anxiety when their kids are quiet?

This is totally normal parent anxiety. The quiet is the danger zone. I've learned to do a quick visual check but not hover. Easier said than done thou...

Commented on My kid asked me why I always make dad jokes

The fact that he was smiling means you won. That's the whole game right there. They pretend to hate it but they're already mentally preparing their ow...

Commented on Finally got my fishing setup organized

I get this. There's something satisfying about having everything in its place even if you're not using it yet. Better than actually fishing sometimes ...

Commented on Anxiety after becoming a dad is ruining me

This is something a lot of us deal with and don't talk about. Please reach out to your doctor or a therapist. You don't have to white knuckle through ...

Commented on Back to office after paternity leave and I'm losing it

I've been there and honestly what helped was setting hard boundaries on my calendar. Like, I block off lunch to FaceTime with the kids even if just fo...