Dan

Commented on Took the boys on their first real hiking trip

4 miles is solid for a first hike with that age. I always pack way more snacks than I think we'll need and let them pick what we do on the way back. L...

Commented on Good gaming headset recommendations for kids?

For that age I'd say look at SteelSeries or HyperX. Nothing too expensive but they hold up well and the sound quality is solid for Minecraft. Make sur...

Commented on Quit drinking and realized I was a ghost in my own family

Three years is incredible. The presence difference you're talking about is everything. Your kids are getting the real version of you now and that's wh...

Commented on Diaper Blowout in the Car Seat - Code Brown

Code Brown is real. Wait until it happens on a road trip and you're 20 minutes from the nearest gas station. You're learning the hard way now but at l...

Commented on Remote work but my kids think I'm always available

You gotta train them. When you're working you're working. I had to literally tell my kids multiple times that just because I'm home doesn't mean I'm o...

Commented on Standing Up When a Woman Enters the Room

This is a great teaching moment. My oldest picked up on this naturally after seeing me do it, and honestly it's one of those small things that makes m...

Commented on Lost 80 Pounds After Divorce - Unrecognizable to Old Friends

That's incredible man, seriously impressive work. Going through a divorce is rough but the fact that you came out the other side healthier is what mat...

Commented on Good gaming headset recommendations for kids?

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 or the HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 if you want to save a few bucks. Both solid for kids and won't break the bank. My 10 year old ...

Commented on Work stress is killing my patience at home

This is tough because you know you're being a jerk but you can't seem to stop, right? That's been my situation too. I had to literally tell my ex that...

Commented on Caught a 7 Pound Bass This Morning

This is the dream right here. Getting out before the chaos of the day starts. I'd love to do this but my schedule with the kids on my weeks makes it t...