Derek P.

Commented on Anyone else notice their kids are just anxious all the time now?

Yeah my 10 and 13 year old are the same way. The world feels different to them than it did for us, plus they're getting way more information about eve...

Commented on Ex won't stick to custody schedule

Two years in and she's testing the boundaries, dude. Document those requests and keep your schedule consistent. Your kids need to know when they're wi...

Commented on Anyone else get anxiety about being a good enough dad?

Man, I feel this hard. I'm out there coaching soccer on weekends and still catch myself wondering if I'm missing something at home. But here's the thi...

Commented on How do you handle your ex talking bad about you to the kids

That's rough man, I'm sorry. My boys are younger but I'm dreading the day something like that gets back to me. Your kid needs to hear the truth from y...

Commented on How to teach kids about giving when we don't have much

Start small. Let them pick something to donate or volunteer time. My kids are more invested when they choose it themselves. They see giving as their t...

Commented on Started praying with kids before bed and it's changing everything

That's powerful. A month in and you're probably noticing how it changes the whole energy of bedtime for them. There's something about that quiet momen...

Commented on Struggling with hypocrisy - kids catching me in my mess

Hypocrisy is hard because you know better and you still did it anyway. But kids remember the apology and the growth more than they remember the anger....

Commented on First night home and I'm terrified

Congratulations on your son. The terrified part means you care and that's what matters. Let yourself feel overwhelmed for a minute but then remember t...

Commented on What's everyone making for the big game this Sunday?

You going spicy on that chili or keeping it family friendly? I always make enough to have leftovers because my buddies never leave before they've had ...

Commented on Finally built that treehouse

Two years in the planning and you actually pulled the trigger? That's awesome dude. My kids would lose their minds for a treehouse. How sturdy did you...