Jerome S.

Commented on Should we do faith-based activities or let them choose?

I think you can do both honestly. Regular church stuff but also let them ask questions and explore on their own terms. My kid's got her own take on th...

Commented on My 6 year old just read his first book

That's awesome! My oldest just hit that milestone too and man, the pride is real. Those two stuck words don't even matter compared to watching them fi...

Commented on Teaching my boys about purity before marriage - where do you start?

Good on you for wanting to step up where your dad didn't. I started early conversations with my oldest about respect and values, keeping it age-approp...

Commented on Finally finished the man cave setup

Dude, six months is nothing. I had boxes everywhere for like a year before my wife finally gave me the ultimatum. Pool table is the ultimate move thou...

Commented on Got passed over for promotion

That's rough, man. They basically penalized you for having priorities straight. You're being a good dad by setting those boundaries and that matters w...

Commented on Became a stepdad and it changed everything

That's a huge shift, man. Going from solo to stepdad is no joke. Sounds like you're embracing it though, which is what matters most to those kids.

Commented on Early retirement at 55, now what

That identity thing is real. I went through something similar and honestly, being present with my three kids has become my new thing. Pizza night used...

Commented on Took paternity leave and I don't regret it

That's the move right there. With three kids I wish I'd done more time off when each was born. Glad you're not second-guessing it.

Commented on Apple Screen Time - does it actually do anything?

Yeah, my 11 year old cracked Screen Time last year too. I've basically given up on the technical fixes and just try to stay on top of it conversation-...

Commented on Things only dads understand: the transition from cool to uncool overnight

11 is such a weird age. One of my older ones went through the exact same thing around that time. Hang in there, it does get a little better when they ...