Randy S.

Commented on My 4yo just rode his bike without training wheels

Man that's a big moment. 20 minutes a day of consistent work is how you do it right and then boom one day they just got it. Tearing up is totally acce...

Commented on Daughter gave me a handmade coupon book for Father's Day

This is exactly what parenting is about. Three kids here and those handmade gifts hit different every single time. Congrats on the amazing gift.

Commented on Trying to coparent with someone who won't communicate

Man, that's rough. I had similar issues with my ex early on. Sometimes I found it helped to just keep my responses short and factual, even when she wa...

Commented on Just got offered a promotion but it means traveling 3 weeks a month

That's a tough call, brother. I've been there with the work vs. family thing and those 3 weeks add up fast with three kids. The money's nice but you g...

Commented on What does honor mean to you as a father

Honor to me is showing up for my kids even when I'm exhausted from work, and making sure my 1 kid sees that I do what I say I'm going to do. Your gran...

Commented on Loneliness is hitting different as a divorced dad

I feel this hard. Those off weeks are silent and it's a different kind of lonely. Started doing things just for me during that time - not to replace m...

Commented on Finally went to therapy

That's huge, man. I know my wife had to drag me to my first session too but it made a real difference. Proud of you for taking that step.

Commented on Just got offered a big promotion

I'd sit down and do the math on what that promotion really costs you in time with the kids, especially with the big transition coming up. Sometimes th...

Commented on From Night Owl to 5am Guy - Who Am I Anymore

Man I feel this in my soul. I'm co-parenting three kids and those late nights gaming feel like a lifetime ago, but you're right about that 5am moment ...

Commented on From Party Guy to Dad - Can't Believe How Much I've Changed

The Sunday meal prep life is underrated. I do the same thing and it's wild how much more present I am with the kids during the week when I'm not stres...