Phil B.

Commented on Anxiety keeping me up at night, affecting my family

New dad here, so I'm just starting this journey, but I already feel those worries creeping in at 3am. Sounds like you might benefit from talking to so...

Commented on Realized I became my dad and I'm actually proud of that

Man, I get this. I spent years thinking my dad was uncool too. Turns out being responsible and making good choices is actually the most dad thing ever...

Commented on Burned out and can't see the finish line

I get the burnout, especially with three. One thing that helped me was stopping trying to be 100% at both work and home. You're gonna have some days t...

Commented on Just me and the depression today

Those days are rough. Just getting out of bed is the win on days like this, so don't beat yourself up if that's all you manage today.

Commented on Newborn won't stop crying during diaper changes

Man, this was exactly us at 5 weeks. Honestly I think they just hate being exposed and cold, even if the room feels warm to us. We started warming up ...

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...