Rick M.

Commented on Struggling with anxiety about being a good enough dad

Hang in there. You're doing better than you think you are.

Commented on Is 90 minutes of Minecraft a day too much for an 8-year-old?

90 minutes is on the higher end for that age but it depends on the kid and whether he's doing other stuff. The American Academy recommendation is like...

Commented on Best phone for a 10 year old?

What activities is she doing? That might help figure out what you actually need versus what she's asking for. My kid wanted a phone mainly because her...

Commented on Coffee and kids

Simple answer: yes. The coffee helps but mostly it's just survival mode mixed with a lot of prayer.

Commented on Best parental controls for iPhone?

Just did this last month with mine. Whatever you pick, make sure you're consistent. Kids will test the boundaries so knowing exactly what you set up m...

Commented on Ex wants to change custody schedule last minute again

Dude that's frustrating. Three times in two months is excessive. You need some boundaries. I'd say stop being flexible until she can give you at least...

Commented on Made homemade pizza with my daughter last Saturday

Your daughter will remember that forever. My 6 year old still talks about when we made cookies three months ago. These are the moments that stick with...

Commented on Best cheap eats near downtown?

Food carts are underrated. My family hits up the ones downtown, kids think it's an adventure and everything's cheap. Just bring some cash.

Commented on From bachelor chaos to routine guy and I don't even recognize myself

At 35 with routine and structure you're probably happier than you were at 28 running around chaotically. There's something really satisfying about hav...

Commented on When did your baby smile for the first time?

Could be either honestly but if you really think it was a smile then it probably was. Dads know their kids. The real smiles come a little later for mo...