Sam K.

Commented on Coffee recommendations for someone who hates coffee

Flavored coffee might be your move. I'm talking the actual ground stuff, not the syrup. Or honestly just lean into tea or energy drinks if coffee's re...

Commented on Anyone else's kids obsessed with that weird YouTube slime content?

Yeah this is peak kid internet weirdness. With four kids I've basically given up fighting the weird phases they go through online. Just make sure it's...

Commented on Anyone else addicted to their Traeger now?

Welcome to the Traeger life. It starts with brisket and then suddenly every weekend involves meat and you're checking pellet inventory like it's a par...

Commented on Teaching my son to fish like my dad taught me

This is the kind of thing that matters. My old man did the same with me and I still remember exactly where we were sitting and what he said about pati...

Commented on The day my daughter stood up for herself

That's raising her right. Teaching kids that their feelings matter and that speaking up is brave is huge. So many kids just internalize that stuff. Wh...

Commented on Anyone else attempt a bathroom tile project without knowing what you're doing?

This is peak dad energy. We've all been there. The grout work is what gets most people. If you're going to try again, go slow on that part and maybe w...

Commented on Wife wants to homeschool, I'm nervous

We did half homeschool with our older one for a year and honestly it was a lot more work than either of us expected. Not saying don't do it, but I'd r...

Commented on How to handle pickup when tension is high?

The first year is the hardest. You're still grieving and she probably is too. Keep it short, keep it focused on the kids, and don't try to chat beyond...

Commented on Need help with parental controls that don't feel like spying

The spying thing is real. My oldest felt so violated when he realized I was checking his messages that we actually had to reset our whole approach. No...

Commented on My son scored his first goal today

It's not just a sport though. It's confidence, it's learning to work toward something and achieve it. That look on his face was him realizing he's cap...