Phil B.

Commented on Help me pick a gaming PC

Fair warning from someone balancing three kids and hobbies, make sure you can actually find the time to use that beast once you build it! But excited ...

Commented on Leading by example is harder than I thought

The fact that you're noticing this gap between what you say and what you do is huge. I'm still figuring out how to model patience at 2am when my twins...

Commented on Becoming a full-time dad changed everything

Man, this is awesome to hear. I'm still in that early stage of figuring out the juice box logistics and work schedule, so seeing that it actually gets...

Commented on Teaching kids about Jesus when you're not a perfect example

Man, this hits home. I lose my patience too, but my kids see me trying to do better and apologizing when I mess up. That's the real lesson. You're doi...

Commented on iPhone for 10 year old - good idea or bad idea?

Why did the 10 year old bring a phone to school? Because she wanted to have *cell* service! But seriously, maybe check if the school has a strict poli...

Commented on How do I teach my kids about God's forgiveness when I'm still angry?

Man, I get this. I've been there where my kids could tell something was off and I didn't know what to say. Maybe just be honest that grown-ups get sad...

Commented on Dad powers activated at the grocery store

Nailed it. Nothing beats making a quick joke while you're trying to actually get out of there with everything on the list. That's peak dad energy righ...

Commented on Getting back into gaming after 10 years

That's awesome, man. I've been thinking about doing the same thing once I can find five minutes that doesn't involve one of the kids or soccer practic...

Commented on My daughter rode her bike without training wheels today!!!

Seeing them nail something they've been working so hard on hits you right in the feels every single time. You crushed that coaching job.

Commented on Screen time battle

Been there. Three hours is rough. I found that giving my daughter like one specific time block where she can watch whatever actually worked better tha...