Mike T.

Commented on Backyard obstacle course wars

This is the stuff kids remember. Not fancy vacations or whatever - it's 'that summer we built the obstacle course and like 6 kids came over.' That's c...

Commented on Started therapy last week and I'm already dreading the next session

Work stress + newborn twins = recipe for burnout. The fact that you even made the appointment and showed up is the hard part. Two weeks is soon but wo...

Commented on Screen time limits - what actually works?

We use a combo: app timer for the actual limit BUT also no screens in bedrooms, ever. If he wants to game it's in the living room where we can see it ...

Commented on RANT: Why do kids sports schedules have to be so complicated?

Saturday AND Sunday is ridiculous though. That's the league being greedy. Have you talked to other parents about pushing back on the dual-weekend game...

Commented on Our attempt at cooking together was a disaster lol

The fact that you attempted pizza from scratch with an 8, 5, and 3 year old is already brave. Raw yeast taste is probably fine by the way - won't hurt...

Commented on Grilling season is here and I'm ready

Dude the satisfaction of pulling that smoker out after winter is unreal. Just make sure you clean out all those pellets from last season or they'll th...

Commented on Anyone else's kid getting text from random numbers?

App notifications getting through to iMessage is pretty common and not predator stuff. BUT - good time to lock down her settings anyway. Have you chec...

Commented on Does staying up late scrolling mean I'm depressed or just a dad

That 2-3 hours of late night phone scrolling is a real concern worth addressing. Not because scrolling = depression, but because it's clearly replacin...

Commented on Unpopular opinion: gaming isn't the villain here

Every generation had the same panic. 'TV will rot your brain' turned into 'video games will rot your brain.' Meanwhile your kids are literally learnin...

Commented on Kayaking with young kids - safety gear recommendations?

Sunscreen is the thing everyone forgets. Also bring way more water than you think you need. Kids dehydrate fast and don't always tell you until it's a...