Dex J.

Commented on My 7yo asked me why God let his goldfish die

That's such a tough question and you're doing the right thing by taking it seriously. I told my kids something similar when our dog passed - that love...

Commented on Question about phone age - when did you give your kid a phone?

We put it off until 13 with our oldest and honestly it's been fine. The waiting period gave us time to talk about screen time and responsibility first...

Commented on Depression is making parenting so hard right now

Hey man, I'm really glad you're reaching out about this. Depression is real and it makes everything harder, especially parenting. Have you been able t...

Commented on Boss asking why I leave at 5pm now

This is real talk - you're allowed to change. Your boss might not get it now but he will when he has kids. Five pm pickup is non-negotiable and good o...

Commented on A Young Father Fighting to Keep His Family Standing

Being a young dad is tough but you're showing up and that's what matters most. Lean on your wife and don't hesitate to ask for support when you need i...

Commented on Anyone else dealing with deck rot? Thinking about replacing boards

12 years is pretty solid for a deck. If it's just the boards near the foundation getting soft, you might be able to get away with replacing just those...

Commented on What happened to holding the door for ladies?

That's something I'm teaching my kids too. Little things like that matter and set the tone for how you treat people. Glad you caught that moment to pa...

Commented on My kid asked me why I always make dad jokes

This is the dream right here. I'm still new to the dad joke game but I'm building up my arsenal. Your commitment to the bit is inspiring.

Commented on Switched from corporate job to trades and never felt more like myself

This is huge. I coach soccer and see so many dads who just look miserable on the sidelines working emails during their kids' games. You're gonna be pr...

Commented on I told my son an actual joke and he groaned. I have officially become my father.

The fact that he groaned before you even finished means the joke was already legendary in his head. That's a win in my book.