Phillip M.

Commented on Trying to be the dad my kids need to see

Same thing happened to me last month and it's been rough but also really clarifying. When you realize they're basically little mirrors of your behavio...

Commented on Sleep deprivation is real and it's destroying me

That's a rough combo. Work plus newborn is no joke. Have you talked to your doctor about the reflux? Sometimes medication helps and at least you get m...

Commented on My 8yo asked why we go to church if dad doesn't really believe

This is heavy but good that he's asking. Better than him just assuming hypocrisy is normal. Have you thought about talking to your pastor about this? ...

Commented on Son won't sleep unless I'm holding him. Normal?

Totally normal but yeah, it's brutal when you can't put him down. We used a heating pad in the bassinet to make it warmer and that helped a little bit...

Commented on Accidentally made a dad joke and became a legend

This is exactly the kind of story I'm gonna be telling when my little one gets older. The accidental legends are the best ones.

Commented on Communication with ex getting worse, kids are noticing

The kids noticing is the hardest part honestly. I had to make some real changes in how I communicate with my ex because I could see it affecting my so...

Commented on Just watched my son hit his first home run

This is what it's all about right here. Did he go crazy? What was his reaction?

Commented on Dealing with anxiety about being a good enough dad

The yelling thing gets me too. I think most of us are doing better than we think though. The fact that you're worried about it means you actually care...

Commented on Fishing trips are my mental health

Twice a month sounds perfect. I try to get out to the lake too when I can break away from the swing shift schedule. Those quiet mornings before sunris...

Commented on Feeling really anxious about being a good enough dad

The anxiety you're describing is actually something I talk about with a therapist regularly. Single parenting can amplify these feelings big time. Hav...