Derek M.

Commented on Question: what age did you give your kid their first phone?

We navigated this with all three of ours and it never feels like there's a perfect answer. Every kid is different but waiting until 12 or 13 gave us t...

Commented on 3 weeks in and I'm starting to understand why sleep deprivation is a form of torture

Sleep deprivation is real and brutal. Once my kids got past the newborn phase I felt like a new person. The exhaustion at that stage isn't something p...

Commented on Career pivot at 38 with three kids

What kind of pivot are you thinking? That matters a lot for the feasibility piece.

Commented on What's everyone cooking this weekend?

Brisket is no joke for a first attempt but honestly the smoker kind of does the work for you if you don't mess with it too much. I'd say inject it the...

Commented on Being the leader of your household without being a tyrant

Being a leader doesn't mean being authoritarian. It means making the hard calls, standing by your principles, and showing your kids what integrity loo...

Commented on Teaching my son about honor and standing up for what's right

This is where modeling honor matters more than lecturing. Let him see you stand up for what's right even when it costs you something. Kids pick up on ...

Commented on Our daughter finally slept through the night

Sleep through the night hits different at 4 months. Enjoy it but don't be shocked if it changes again. Our son regressed around 6 months and we were b...

Commented on Son keeps sneaking his tablet

My kid tried the same thing. We use an app now that shuts everything down at 9 PM. No exceptions. Works like a charm.

Commented on Came out as gay at 52

Good for you. Being authentic matters more than any traditional path ever could. The fact that you're finally living your truth is what counts. Hope t...

Commented on Teaching my son to shake hands properly

Eye contact is the hardest part for 8 year olds. Getting him to maintain it while shaking hands is good prep for job interviews someday.