Derek

Commented on From couch potato to actually showing up for my kids

This is huge man, seriously. I'm still in the early stages with my 3-year-old but I can already see how much it matters when you actually show up. Res...

Commented on Remote work blurred the line between dad and employee

Can you close a door or set up your space differently so there's an actual barrier between work and home? That might help your brain switch gears.

Commented on Keeping your word actually matters

This is the way. My kids remember the time I showed up early more than anything else I do. It's such a simple thing but it means everything to them.

Commented on Lost 80 lbs and realized I was a completely different person underneath

Man I can relate to the avoiding part. When I wasn't taking care of myself I was just going through the motions. Do you feel like the energy you have ...

Commented on Wife says I spend too much time at the gym

5 days a week is solid but have you talked to your wife about why she thinks it's too much? Sometimes it's not about the time it's about feeling like ...

Commented on Daughter said 'best dad ever' today and I'm still floating

Hold onto that feeling because some days are going to be rough and you'll remember this moment. My oldest said that to me once and I swear I was walki...

Commented on Finally took paternity leave and I'm losing my mind

Three weeks is tough because you're not quite on a rhythm but you're also not back in the work groove. Have you thought about breaking it up different...

Commented on How do I teach my kids about money without teaching them to love it?

My oldest is asking the same stuff right now. I'm trying to frame it as tools for freedom rather than chasing money, you know? Like savings gives you ...

Commented on Kids using iPad while I cook dinner - am I messing them up?

I used to feel guilty about this but then I realized that supervised screen time while you're literally in the next room is not the same as just handi...

Commented on Should I let my kid have a phone at age 10?

I don't let my 10 year old have a smartphone and I'm sticking with it. The FOMO is real but honestly a lot of kids that age with phones are just deali...