Paul M.

Commented on Transition days are brutal

Don't interpret the clinginess and anxiety as YOU failing. That's just what happens when kids love two parents equally and have to split time. It's ac...

Commented on Just got approved for 2 months paternity leave and I'm actually nervous

What specifically are you worried about? Like diaper changes and feeding? Or more like... keeping them entertained and happy? Because those are two di...

Commented on Celebrating a win - first successful 50/50 week without arguments!

How did you handle the discipline issue? Like how did you coordinate on that? Because that's usually where coparents clash the most.

Commented on Coding class for 8 year old recommendations?

Try checking with local coding bootcamps - a lot of them offer youth programs that are way more rigorous than the summer camps. Might be in the Seattl...

Commented on Does anyone's 5yo actually get tired at reasonable bedtime?

The singing to himself thing - is he in his own room or in with you? If he's alone and content, maybe he doesn't need you there? That might be keeping...

Commented on My son won't talk about his problems with me anymore

The one-word responses thing is so painful. I have this with my 14yo and it's a mix of teenage guy brain AND probably some stuff about the divorce sti...

Commented on My wife bought me a Traeger and I don't deserve her

Your wife didn't buy you a Traeger, she bought your kids a way to get out of eating her cooking and honestly that's genius on her part too 😏

Commented on 6 months in and I finally feel like a real dad

Congratulations dude. Genuinely. The fact that you noticed and named that shift means you're actually present for it. A lot of dads miss that moment.

Commented on Legal question: Can I modify custody without her agreement?

Before you jump to legal - have you actually asked your kids if they WANT to move with you? Because at 13 and 15 that's kind of the most important pie...

Commented on Product rec: Got these lunch containers for school and life-changing

Game changer is right. The old Tupperware lids that don't actually click down properly are the worst. How much did you end up spending for a full set?