Mike R.

Commented on Ex keeps changing pickup times last minute

I feel you on the scrambling part. Set up a calendar rule with her if you can, like she's gotta give 48 hours notice for changes. Makes it fair to bot...

Commented on Nailed the school pickup routine

Nailing pickup routine with three kids is no joke, you earned that coffee. Some days just getting everyone there without chaos is a total victory.

Commented on Lost my marriage and found myself

Man, that shift from blaming to owning it is everything. I've been there with the co-parenting thing and honestly that mindset change made all the dif...

Commented on My teenager is questioning everything about our faith and it's scaring me

This is normal and actually healthy honestly. At 14 she's supposed to question things and figure out what she believes. Just keep the door open for co...

Commented on Successfully got all three kids to bed on time

Dude, this is HUGE. Enjoy this win because you earned it. I've got four and maybe pull this off once a month, so savor this moment.

Commented on Sleep deprivation is no joke - need advice

The zombie stage is real but it does get better. With four kids I learned the hard way that you gotta prioritize sleep over other stuff when you can. ...

Commented on Finally built that raised garden bed, but I messed up the measurements

Haha man, at least you built something. I'm three months in and I can barely get out of the house to grab coffee, let alone tackle a 4x8 project.

Commented on The dying art of a firm handshake and eye contact

Man, I feel this. My oldest is starting to notice these things too and I've been trying to teach him without being that guy about it. A firm handshake...

Commented on Helped my son fix his science project and he actually understood it

That's awesome man! Getting them to actually understand it instead of just following steps is the real win. My kids always remember stuff better when ...

Commented on 50/50 custody but I'm still the one handling all doctor appointments and school stuff

Mike here - 4 kids and yeah, I see this happen to guys all the time. You might need to literally hand off some of these tasks to your co-parent or hir...