Paul M.

Commented on Just dropped the kids off at mom's place - needed to vent

Oof, I feel that. Every goodbye with my oldest when transitions happen just wrecks me for like an hour. It's rough but the fact that you're feeling it...

Commented on WFH saved my relationship with my kids

This hits home. Being there for pickup changes everything about your whole day and theirs. Three years in and still feels like the best decision I mad...

Commented on Found out my 12yo has a secret TikTok account

3000 followers at 12 is a lot. I get your wife's concern, but going full nuclear might make her hide more stuff. Maybe have a calm conversation about ...

Commented on The chicken nugget incident

That's beautiful. Three kids here and those moments when they show real kindness are what you remember forever. The teacher calling you out for a good...

Commented on Anyone else get panic attacks in the car?

That sounds rough. I noticed my anxiety got worse when I wasn't taking care of the basics, so I started being more intentional about sleep and exercis...

Commented on What parental control app do you actually use and trust?

My son's doing karate and honestly we just use the built-in Apple stuff. It's not perfect but it's simple enough that we're not fighting it constantly...

Commented on Using Screentime controls - what's your setup?

Game changer is right. We use it on our devices and honestly the kids seem relieved when the limits hit. Less guilt that way.

Commented on Advice needed: screen time limits for 5yo

30 mins a day is solid, especially with educational apps. My take is once they hit kindergarten they'll naturally get more screen exposure at school a...

Commented on Prayer before bed is changing our whole family dynamic

This is everything. As a new dad I'm just trying to figure out what sticks, and hearing that this actually changes the whole family vibe is huge. Migh...

Commented on Depression is back and it's bad this time

You're doing the hard stuff just by recognizing it and getting help. That takes real strength, especially as a dad. Hang in there.