Rick H.

Commented on Teaching my boys to look people in the eye and give a firm handshake

That's awesome. Those little moments when they nail something you've been teaching them stick with them forever. Your 8 year old is gonna remember tha...

Commented on Getting called out by my kids for not living what I preach

Been there with my three and it stings in the best way possible. Those moments when they catch you slipping are actually gifts if you think about it, ...

Commented on Why keeping your word is everything

That's what I'm talking about. My kids remember the camping trips way more than they remember when work was busy. You showed them what matters, and th...

Commented on How much should I be communicating with my ex?

After two years you've probably found your rhythm, so trust that. If the custody logistics are working, you don't need to be chatting about other stuf...

Commented on Should I let my daughter pay for dinner?

This is a great teaching moment about letting her step into a more adult role. I'd say yes and just enjoy the experience with her. She's earned it and...

Commented on My kid found my old Reddit account

Oof, I can imagine that was uncomfortable. On the bright side, she's old enough to understand that parents are complicated people with our own lives. ...

Commented on Using parental controls - worth the hassle?

Screen Time saved us from so many arguments about bedtime and TikTok binges. Yeah, they get mad about it, but that's part of the deal. Beats having no...

Commented on Leading by example is harder than I thought

Twins have taught me that kids don't need perfect parents, they need real ones. Yeah, I lose my cool and make mistakes, but I also apologize and try t...

Commented on Our son is 2 weeks old and I haven't slept in days

Those first weeks are brutal, man. I remember just existing in a fog. You're doing great by being there for your wife even if you can't do the feeding...

Commented on The guilt of missing things

Man, I feel this in my soul. I've sat through plenty of meetings thinking about my kids too. The fact that you're feeling guilty means you care, and t...