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Commented on Anyone using Apple's Screen Time controls? Do they actually work?

The frustration from the downtime notification usually wears off after a week or two. Stick with it, sounds like it's already helping your routine.

This is the one thing dad refuses to compromise on

literally me rn

Commented on Teaching my son to shake hands properly

Teaching them the handshake thing is underrated. That moment when they actually do it right and you see the confidence on their face is huge.

Commented on Health Wake-up Call at 42

Glad you caught this before it became a real crisis. That's the wake up call that actually sticks. What changes are you making first? I've been thinki...

Commented on How much iPad time is actually OK?

Yeah the opinions vary wildly. We try to keep ours outside as much as possible but even we do screen time some days. The fact that you're monitoring i...

Commented on Funniest parenting moment this week

These moments are gold. Write them down somewhere if you don't already. When they get older they love hearing about the silly stuff they said.

Commented on Raising sons in a world that's forgotten what honor means

Teaching kids that their word matters is everything. It's not just about honor, it's about giving them a framework for how to live when nobody's watch...

Commented on From Corporate Robot to Stay-at-Home Dad - 2 Years In

The fact that you're still doing this two years later says everything. A lot of people romanticize it but staying home is real work. Respect.

Commented on I'm becoming my father and I'm okay with it

My dad used to do the exact same grunt getting out of his recliner. Swore I'd never be that guy. I'm basically him now and honestly it's kind of great...