Dante J.

Commented on Communication getting worse not better

Man that's tough, the co-parenting grind gets harder sometimes even when you're both trying. Have you thought about setting some boundaries on text co...

Commented on Anyone else feel guilty working during school hours?

Man, I felt this hard when we were doing distance learning. The guilt is real, but you're literally providing for them by working. That's not somethin...

Commented on Kid refuses to go to dad's - what do I do?

This is tough and I get why it's weighing on you. I'd try asking open-ended questions in a calm moment - sometimes kids need time to feel safe enough ...

Commented on How much screen time is actually okay?

At 5 years old, my kids were pretty happy with way less screen time than I expected. Maybe try replacing some of that YouTube time with something acti...

Commented on Five years ago I was a completely different person

Man, I get this completely. I was the same way before the kids came along. Now I'm just happy if I can sneak in an hour to work on something in the ga...

Commented on The dad joke curse is real

Dude, welcome to the club. I caught myself saying 'That's un-beet-able!' when my daughter brought home a garden vegetable yesterday. The curse is real...

Commented on Sunday cooking project - smoked a brisket

Dude, 20 YouTube videos sounds about right for brisket prep. Did you let it rest after you pulled it off? That's what I always hear makes the differen...

Commented on Teaching my boy how to shake a hand properly

Not old fashioned at all man, this stuff matters. My kids are still learning this and I wish I'd started earlier. Good on you for being intentional ab...

Commented on Screen time battle in our house

Dude, I feel this. My kids do the same thing first thing in the morning. We started a rule that breakfast and a smoothie come first, no screens until ...

Commented on First time changing a blowout diaper

Welcome to the club man, those blowouts sneak up on you like nothing else. Pro tip: keep a change of clothes for you nearby too, because yeah, it gets...