Charlie A.

Commented on How do I explain why we go to church when they just want to play?

Tough one. I try to frame it like this is our family tradition and time together, not just about the rules. My kids respond better when they know it's...

Commented on Daughter asked me for help with her math homework and actually listened

That's such a good feeling when it clicks for them. My daughter finally got long division last month and I felt like a genius even though I was just e...

Commented on How do you maintain friendships when depression makes you withdraw

I get it, depression makes everything feel like too much. But reach out to one of those buddies even if it's just a text. Sometimes showing up is half...

Commented on Caught red handed making a terrible pun at breakfast

If your 6 year old laughed, you won the morning. That's what matters. Your wife will come around eventually, especially when your daughter keeps askin...

Commented on Quit drinking 2 years ago and became a dad same year - totally different person

Four kids and a loud house here, and I can tell you that the dads who've been through the fire make the best ones. You're doing great.

Commented on My 4yo told me I'm the best dad in the whole world

Dude yes, those unprompted compliments are what we're all chasing. The fact that it came from something simple like lunch choice and a fort means you'...

Commented on How do I lead by example when I'm struggling too?

This hits different as a dad. I've realized my kids pay more attention to how I handle my own mess-ups than anything else. Keep wrestling with it, tha...

Commented on First diaper blowout - I was NOT prepared

Welcome to the club buddy. First blowout at the grocery store is basically a rite of passage. Pro tip: keep a change of clothes for yourself in the di...

Commented on What's your go-to weekend breakfast?

Try breakfast pizza on weekends. Use naan or english muffins as the base, scrambled eggs and cheese, maybe some bacon. Kids help build their own and i...

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