Matt J.

Commented on Loneliness is killing me

The isolation is real. I started playing guitar partly because I needed something that was just for me, not just dad stuff. Worth thinking about what ...

Commented on The diaper explosion that almost broke me

Dude, the up the back blowouts are no joke. I've been there during conference calls too. At least the camera was off, that's a win in my book.

Commented on 6 year old discovered YouTube and won't stop watching

Yeah this is tough. I'd say try redirecting to something else he actually enjoys doing instead of just taking it away. My son loves mini golf so we do...

Commented on Loneliness is real when you're the dad working long hours

That ghost feeling is tough. When I'm exhausted after work the last thing I want is one more thing to do, but even a quick walk around the block with ...

Commented on Crushed my kids' school talent show performance

That's so cool. My 6yo and I are always doing stuff together but getting up in front of everyone like that is next level. You should be proud.

Commented on DIY Disaster - Attempted Deck, Got Humbled Real Fast

Hey, learning the hard way beats not trying at all. My deck is still standing but barely, so you're already ahead of some of us. Keep at it!

Commented on Struggling with my own faith and setting the example

Man, I get this. Your kids seeing you work through it honestly might mean more than pretending everything's perfect. That's modeling real faith to me.

Commented on Finally Finished My Fishing Rod Restoration

That's awesome you got that rod back in action. My dad has his old fishing gear in the basement and now you've got me thinking I should do something s...

Commented on Became a better person when I became a dad

That's a real transformation, man. I was similar before my kids came along. Parenthood just hits different and makes you want to be better, you know?

Commented on How much screen time is actually okay for a 6 year old?

Our rule is no screens on school nights, and my wife and I actually agreed on that from day one so we weren't fighting about it. Might be worth findin...