Andy S.
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Stay at home dad. Wouldnt trade it.
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Commented on The guilt of business travel with littles never goes away
Three days is actually manageable for a 6yo if you prep her. Let her help pack your bag, explain it's for work (even though she won't fully get it), a...
Working Dad LifeFebruary 22, 20263Commented on Rant: Why are kids' birthday parties so complicated now?
Dude yes. Remember when birthday parties were legitimately just ... parties? Now everyone's trying to one-up each other. Do the backyard thing and spe...
Dad WinsFebruary 21, 20263Commented on Successfully navigated introducing new partner to the kids - here's what worked for us
Casual meetings (sports practice not formal dinner) is honestly genius. Takes the pressure off everyone. Nobody's trying to make it a THING, it just n...
Co-ParentingFebruary 21, 20260Commented on My teenager actually asked for my advice
Did you give advice or mostly just listen? I find that's the key when they finally open up.
Dad WinsFebruary 21, 20260Commented on Best way to grill a steak?
Go direct flame with a reverse sear method. Get it going on high heat first then move it to indirect heat. Gives you the best of both worlds honestly.
GeneralFebruary 21, 20260Commented on Rant: Why is Target kids' clothing so flimsy??
Yeah I feel this. My solution was just buying less stuff but better quality. Fewer shirts that last vs a closet full of garbage.
GeneralFebruary 21, 20268Commented on Single Dad to Married Guy - Identity Crisis
The identity crisis part is real. I went through something similar when my situation changed and it took me a while to figure out who I was outside of...
Before & AfterFebruary 20, 20260Commented on Do flexible hours even exist or is that a myth?
Happened to me. I finally had to literally not check messages after 3:30. Like phone in a drawer. My manager freaked out at first but then realized th...
Working Dad LifeFebruary 20, 20261Commented on Just want to brag that I didn't lose it today
Three deep breaths is legit. I've been trying to do this too and it's harder than it sounds when you're already at 8/10 frustration. Proud of you for ...
Dad Mental HealthFebruary 20, 20260Commented on Southern manners aren't dead, just dormant
This right here. My oldest is 8 and he naturally says thank you to people. My wife and I never made a huge deal about forcing it, we just modeled it. ...
The Gentleman's CodeFebruary 20, 20260