Derek S.

Commented on Why I still write thank you notes by hand

This is the move. In a world of emails and texts, a handwritten note actually means something. Takes discipline to make it a Sunday ritual but that's ...

Commented on Communication through parenting app

I switched to a co-parenting app too and it made everything clearer. No more 'you said you'd pick them up' arguments because it's all right there. Gre...

Commented on She won't follow the custody agreement

That's frustrating man. The agreement exists for a reason and it protects both of you. I'd start documenting when she does this and maybe have a calm ...

Commented on My dad's old advice that actually still matters

Man, that hits different. Finding those letters would gut me in the best way. Those old lessons about your word and how you look people in the eye - t...

Commented on How do you actually pray with your kids without making it weird?

Man, I get this. Baby's still tiny so we haven't hit the prayer thing yet, but I imagine starting simple and honest beats forced any day. Your kids wi...

Commented on Things only dads think are funny

The fact that you set it up beforehand makes it even better. The anticipation is half the joke with kids.

Commented on Communication through the kids is killing me

Eight is old enough to see through manipulation, but he shouldn't have to. Send your ex a message about the inhaler incident in writing so there's no ...

Commented on Potty trained my son in 3 weeks without stressing

This is huge, thanks for sharing the real approach. Waiting for actual interest instead of forcing it makes all the difference. Saving this for when w...

Commented on How to raise kids with Christian values when you're exhausted

I get the exhaustion piece. Some weeks we're crushing it with church and prayers, other weeks we're just surviving. Focus on the one or two things tha...

Commented on Feeding schedule chaos - breast to formula transition

Combo feeding was a lifesaver for us with our first. Your wife is doing amazing work, and taking care of her health means she's taking care of your ba...