Paul M.

Commented on My daughter won her soccer game and scored the winning goal

That's awesome! Those moments are what it's all about. My daughter had a similar breakthrough moment in soccer last year and man, seeing that confiden...

Commented on New girlfriend and custody

3 months is still pretty new, so maybe pump the brakes on big introductions for now. Your ex is scared, which is why she's lashing out. Stay the cours...

Commented on Ex won't stick to custody schedule

Man, this is exactly why we need clear boundaries. I'd sit down and have a serious conversation about how the last-minute changes are affecting your r...

Commented on Therapy is expensive but it's helping

Man, that first few sessions feeling weird is totally normal. Proud of you for pushing through it, especially after your doc had to give you that nudg...

Commented on Finally taught my son to ride a bike!

That's the feeling right there. Those three weekends of patience are gonna stick with him way longer than the actual riding will. You crushed it.

Commented on The poop stories no one warns you about

Oh man, the blowouts are real. 8 months in and you think you've seen it all, then suddenly it's up the back of their neck and in their hair. Pro tip: ...

Commented on Camping trip nearly killed me but kids want to go again next month

Morrison Lake sounds brutal, man. My back will never recover from the piggyback rides so I feel your pain on the physical stuff. But if they want to g...

Commented on Sober dad now - 3 years clean

This takes guts to post. Congrats on three years clean, seriously. That's the kind of real dad strength that actually matters.

Commented on Anyone else's kid obsessed with that new animated show?

That show sneaks in some real parenting lessons without being preachy. My boy loves it and honestly the episodes are short enough that I can handle th...

Commented on Nailed the dad joke at my daughter's soccer game

That's a solid one. Getting your kid to groan at your jokes in public is basically parenting level unlocked.