Jason

Commented on Son won't sleep unless I'm holding him. Is this normal at 3 weeks?

Totally normal at 3 weeks. Your wife might be stressed about sleep stuff but honestly that newborn phase is fleeting. Enjoy the cuddles because they g...

Commented on Depression making it hard to do dad stuff

Sending you strength man. The fact that you're here posting about it means you care about being a good dad even when it's hard. That matters.

Commented on First overnight with kids post-divorce

That's awesome to hear! The first overnight after a split can be rough on the nerves. How did the kids do with the transition? That's usually what kee...

Commented on Never thought I'd care this much about a someone else's future

This is the real dad moment right here. From living in the moment to planning for the future. That 14 lb brisket you're smoking on Saturday will taste...

Commented on Built a raised garden bed this weekend and my back is killing me

That's awesome though that you finally got it done. My wife's been asking for one for two years and I keep saying I will. How big did you make it? Try...

Commented on Finally having civil conversations with my ex

Civil conversations with an ex is like hitting the parenting lottery. Your son gets to see that even when relationships end, two people can still show...

Commented on Gaming chair and good router = happy kids and sane parents

The wifi upgrade alone changed everything for us. No lag, no rage quitting, fewer complaints. And yeah the decent chair means I'm not finding him sitt...

Commented on Feeling isolated even though I'm surrounded by family

The fact that your wife doesn't get it might actually be the bigger issue here. Have you sat down and really explained what it feels like? Sometimes o...

Commented on My 8yo is addicted to Roblox and I don't know how to stop it

My kid went through the same phase. What worked for us was setting a specific time window rather than a duration. Like 'Roblox is available from 4-5pm...

Commented on What happened to personal responsibility?

Sometimes it comes down to what parents are willing to enforce. I see coworkers who want their kids to have accountability but then immediately make e...