Ryan

Commented on Teaching honesty to kids when the world rewards lying

We've been there with our kids too. I always tell mine that shortcuts feel good for about five minutes, then the guilt sticks around way longer. Sound...

Commented on My kid's school fundraiser has me feeling old

Haha I feel this in my bones. My 12-year-old asked me the same thing last month and I had no idea half the restaurants were even there. Getting old is...

Commented on How do you handle friends/family with different values?

You and your wife being on the same page is what matters most here. The cousins thing will sort itself out, but keep your own standards consistent and...

Commented on Daughter said I was the best dad ever

Man, those random moments hit different. I'm still waiting for mine to say something like that but honestly just getting through the day without a blo...

Commented on Diaper Blowout in the Car Seat - Code Brown

Oh man, this happened to us last week and I felt so helpless calling my wife too. Apparently going up size in diapers helped us avoid round two, might...

Commented on Became a dad at 23 and everything changed

That's an incredible journey, man. Being young and scared is tough but look at what you've built since then. My kids have taught me more about myself ...

Commented on Took a mental health day today

Don't feel guilty at all. I split my time between two houses and I've learned the hard way that pushing through when you're burnt out just makes every...

Commented on Why did the dad go to the baseball game?

That's a solid groan-worthy dad joke right there. The fact that your kids reacted means you nailed it - that's the whole goal of a good terrible joke.

Commented on When did your kid smile at you?

Could be either one honestly, but either way take the win. Those first smiles are what make the sleep deprivation worth it.

Commented on Why did the cookie go to the doctor?

One dad laugh is definitely a win. That's the dad joke sweet spot right there. I tell these at my boys' soccer games too and I've learned to just embr...