Pete S.

Commented on Becoming a dad destroyed my sleep schedule and I'll never get it back

Man, I felt this in my soul. Four kids in and I'm still waiting for my body to remember what 8 hours feels like. The weird part is now when I DO get a...

Commented on Feeling like a failure because I can't get the diaper on right

Honestly the fact that you've changed 50 and are still thinking about it means you care about getting it right. That's what matters. The technique com...

Commented on Lost 60 pounds since becoming a dad - accidentally got healthy

That's awesome! The stroller runs are where it's at. My son thinks it's the best time ever and I'm actually doing something good for myself instead of...

Commented on Feeding struggles - breastfeeding not working and I feel helpless

We went through almost the exact same thing at week 5 and switched to formula. Honestly it was such a relief for both of us once we accepted it wasn't...

Commented on Struggling to be the spiritual leader my family needs

Man, I think a lot of us have that same weight on our shoulders. The fact that you're feeling it and want to do better for your kids says everything a...

Commented on How do you handle family getting mad about your parenting choices?

We're dealing with this now with our daughter and it's so frustrating when routines get blown up. What helped us was sitting down before visits and ju...

Commented on Anxiety is destroying my work performance

Dude, anxiety is real and it messes with everything. I'd suggest maybe talking to your doctor about it and seeing if there's something that can help t...

Commented on Building a workbench for the garage finally

Two years in the planning, that's the dad way. You're gonna feel like a king once you've got that pegboard organized. Pro tip: leave some space for al...

Commented on Loneliness is real even with a family

I get this feeling even in the newborn phase, honestly. Sometimes it helps just knowing other dads feel the same way. Have you talked to your wife abo...

Commented on How do you talk to your kids about the hard stuff?

Those are the conversations that keep me up at night too. Sometimes kids just need to know you're there and you care enough to try, not that you have ...