Steve Q.

Commented on Daughter won't put her iPad down and it's becoming a real problem

I've got four kids and let me tell you, the iPad battles are real. What helped us was making the end time part of the routine, not a surprise. Now we ...

Commented on Remote work and the guilt is real

The blur is real. I coach my boys' soccer team after work and that helps me mentally separate the work day from dad time, but I know that's not an opt...

Commented on Does anyone else fall asleep during movies now

Man, I've given up fighting it. I fall asleep during everything now, even stuff I actually want to watch. The fishing trips are the only time I stay a...

Commented on Waiting for the pediatrician while my son reads the posters

Haha perfect dad moment right there. Those honest kid interpretations always hit different when you're trying to keep a straight face in public.

Commented on Hiking trip - almost lost my kid on the trail

5 miles is solid with two kids. That wandering instinct is real though - I've got two athletes and they still try to take random detours. Keep those e...

Commented on Just got custody agreement finalized

That's huge. Getting it done fair and squared away means you can actually focus on being a dad now instead of worrying about court stuff.

Commented on Gaming been hitting different since kids came along

Same here man, I'm lucky if I get 3-4 hours too with the night shifts and day time stuff. But honestly when I do get to play now it feels earned and w...

Commented on Built a raised garden bed with my 6 year old

Love this. There's something special about teaching them to use tools and measure things right. My go-to is cooking projects but building with your ha...

Commented on Leading by example instead of raising your voice

My 8yo respects me way more since I stopped raising my voice at everything. She even started copying that calm approach with her friends. Keep doing w...

Commented on Custody schedule changing for school

That's tough man, but staying involved during the week doesn't have to mean less time together. I had to adjust my schedule when my son's school chang...