Matt J.

Commented on Son won't sleep unless I'm holding him - is this normal at 6 weeks?

Totally normal at 6 weeks, man. My son was the same way and it drove me up the wall, but your wife's right that it does pass. In the meantime, try the...

Commented on YouTube is out of control in our house

Two hours a day for two weeks adds up fast, man. I've been there when work gets crazy. Maybe set some specific times they can watch and find some othe...

Commented on When do you let them have their own phone?

We let our oldest get a phone at 12 but with some hard rules about screen time and what apps he could download. The iPad transition is smart - gives y...

Commented on Ravens game this weekend, who's watching?

Man, wings in the oven is the way to go. I'd be doing the same if the Broncos weren't playing at the same time, so you got my full respect. Good luck ...

Commented on Struggling with my anger around the kids

Man, I hear this. The stupid stuff gets to me too sometimes. Good on you for recognizing it and working on it. That's real growth.

Commented on Southern charm isn't dead, it just takes effort

That's awesome you're passing that on. My kids get it now too, and yeah some of their friends think we're old school but honestly they respect it. Kee...

Commented on From couch potato to actually running 5ks

That's an awesome transformation. Going from 215 to running 5ks is no joke, takes real commitment. Your kids are probably going to remember that you p...

Commented on How do I stop being bitter about child support?

I get it man, it's tough when the numbers don't feel fair. But try to remember you're paying for your kids to have stability, not for her. That shift ...

Commented on Feeling really lonely even though I'm always busy

I feel this man. With homework and bedtimes and all the logistics, I'm constantly busy but still feel disconnected. Maybe we need to carve out actual ...

Commented on Finally got a custody agreement that works for us

This is huge. Glad you guys stopped the fighting and actually communicated. That takes guts but it's the best thing for all four of your kids. That ag...