Charlie A.

Commented on What's your go-to grill recipe?

Reverse sear is a total game changer, especially if you're doing steaks. I've been stuck in my chicken routine too but switched it up last summer and ...

Commented on My wife keeps criticizing how I hold the baby

Yeah dude, this is rough. I'm dealing with similar stuff here in Brooklyn. I think she's just nervous because she's been reading all these parenting g...

Commented on 6yo asking for a gaming PC, how do I handle this?

At 6 years old, limited screen time is the way to go. We do occasional gaming with our kids but it's earned through other stuff first. Once he's older...

Commented on Dad guilt about going back to work

That first day back is rough, not gonna lie. But you're not abandoning her, you're providing for her. Plus those moments when you come home and she re...

Commented on Anyone else's anxiety get worse after becoming a dad?

Yeah dude, every bump and scraped knee used to send me into overdrive. I started realizing a lot of it was me projecting my own fears onto them. Talki...

Commented on Grilling season is upon us

Nothing beats firing up the grill after a long week. Do you rotate between different rubs or stick with a few go-to favorites?

Commented on My kid is better at Roblox than me and I'm not mad about it

Haha yeah my kids are way better at video games than me too. At least she's being creative with it instead of just playing mindlessly.

Commented on Caught my 13 year old with a secret TikTok account

Good call not hacking his phone. At 13 some privacy is normal, but the hiding part is the real issue here. Sit down and talk about why he felt he need...

Commented on Anyone else use grilling as an excuse to be alone?

No shame in that game. I'll take any excuse to get some peace and quiet for a few hours. Three hours of brisket smoking sounds like a solid plan to me...

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...