Phil

Commented on Caught my toddler eating dirt from the houseplant

Potting soil tastes better than the playground dirt, apparently. My kids have eaten their weight in mud on the trails, so this checks out.

Commented on Anyone else's kids obsessed with that one show?

Bluey is legit the best. My 3-year-old has the same episodes on repeat and honestly I've picked up some real parenting tips from Bandit. That guy make...

Commented on Anxiety about providing for family never stops

Been there with the constant mental math about bills and college funds. Something that helped me was separating 'stable job' from 'I'm failing' - they...

Commented on New partner introduced to kids too fast

That's rough finding out like that instead of a conversation with her first. You've got every right to be frustrated about the communication gap here....

Commented on Going into mediation next week, feeling anxious

Mediation can feel heavy, but you've got the right mindset going in. Wanting to see your kids while keeping things civil will serve you well. You got ...

Commented on Went from selfish to actually caring about someone else

This hits different man. Becoming a parent literally rewires your brain to care about someone else more than yourself. That's the real transformation ...

Commented on Nothing like a good timing

Ha, that's the kind of dad joke that flies right over their heads at first but then they remember it later and groan. The math test timing is brutal t...

Every dad needs to see this

This is literally me every single morning

First kid: trauma Second kid: chill Third kid: survival mode