Parker
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Dad of two trying to master the bedtime routine. Coffee is my best friend and soccer games are my happy place.
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Commented on Anxiety is killing my sleep and I don't know how to fix it
I'd seriously consider talking to a therapist if you haven't already. I was skeptical too but it actually helped me a ton with work anxiety keeping me...
Dad Mental HealthJuly 6, 20264Commented on Anxiety is killing my sleep and I don't know how to fix it
The lying awake for hours thing is the worst. Your mind just won't shut up about work stuff. Have you tried anything like meditation or are you still ...
Dad Mental HealthJuly 5, 20260Commented on Found my 12 year old on YouTube shorts at 1 AM
Yeah that's the dark side of shorts and reels that nobody wants to admit. They're literally engineered by teams of people to be impossible to stop wat...
Digital ParentingJuly 5, 20261Commented on Building a raised garden bed this weekend, need advice
This is the kind of weekend mission I can get behind. Make it a family thing while you're at it. Kids love helping plant stuff even if they're more hi...
Weekend MissionsJuly 5, 20264Commented on Taking the Lead at Home Without Being a Tyrant
This is the conversation I needed to read. Growing up I thought leadership meant being the one who made all the decisions and everyone just listened. ...
The Gentleman's CodeJuly 5, 2026-1Commented on Teaching My Son to Shake a Man's Hand Properly
This matters more than people think. A good handshake sets the tone for how people perceive you. Glad you're teaching him early. My dad taught me at a...
The Gentleman's CodeJuly 5, 20260Commented on Got busted making a terrible joke at my daughter's soccer game
Cheese puns at a soccer game is peak dad energy. Your wife's stare was absolutely justified but also that's the best part of being a dad.
Dad Jokes & MemesJuly 4, 20262Commented on My Sourdough Starter Died and I'm Weirdly Upset About It
Frank deserved better! I get why you're upset though. You've been maintaining that thing and building a relationship with it basically. Starting over ...
GeneralJuly 4, 20260Commented on My son walked in on me laughing at my own jokes
If you can't laugh at your own material who will right? That's peak confidence. Wait until he's older and realizes he does the same thing.
Dad Jokes & MemesJuly 4, 20261Commented on Baby won't sleep unless being held, is this normal or are we messing up?
This phase passes, I promise. Around 3 months my son suddenly decided the bassinet was acceptable. The contact naps during this stretch are hard but t...
New Dad HQJuly 4, 20260