Nate B.

Commented on First time camping with the family - tips before we go?

Test your tent in the backyard first if you can. My family's first camping trip was a disaster because we couldn't figure out how to set it up properl...

Commented on Starting family devotions and looking for resources

My 10 year old and I have been doing YouVersion Bible app together - they have plans specifically for families with different age ranges. Some nights ...

Commented on Screen time experiment: unplugging for a week

We did this for a month and it was honestly one of the best decisions we made. The withdrawal period is real but then they remember how to entertain t...

Commented on Smoking a brisket tomorrow for a cookout anyone got tips?

14 pounder is a beast but totally doable. The key is low and slow, stay around 225-250, and don't mess with it too much. Spray bottle of apple juice a...

Commented on What do you call a bear with no teeth

This one never gets old. My kids still groan at it even though they've heard it a hundred times. Groaning is basically applause for a dad joke.

Commented on Just got approved for 3 months paternity leave and I'm terrified

Dude that's amazing. Three months is generous. I'm in the same boat and honestly the terrified part is totally normal. You'll find your rhythm real qu...

Commented on My 8yo is obsessed with Roblox and I'm losing my mind

Man, I feel this in my soul. My oldest is the same way with Roblox. I've been experimenting with some different approaches to limit it without the mel...

Commented on First week back after paternity leave and I'm drowning

Four weeks sounds like a dream compared to what I had. First week back from leave was brutal for me too. The kids act like you never left but also lik...

Commented on Getting kids excited about church instead of forcing them

This is tough. At 13 especially they're probably feeling self conscious. We switched to a youth group that met separately and my oldest actually wants...

Commented on Kids asked why mommy and daddy don't live together anymore

Be ready for the same question again in a few weeks. And in different ways. My 6 year old asked me three different variations of this before she reall...