Lance K.

Commented on Just got a new smoker and its a whole thing

A whole year of research and then finally pulling the trigger - that's the move right there. Those first cook days are so satisfying, wait till you na...

Commented on Got my kids to groan this morning

The 'Hi Hungry, I'm Dad' bit never gets old no matter how many times I do it. Your wife's look is the real victory lap.

Commented on Ex won't stick to pickup schedule, constantly texting last minute changes

Document every single one of those texts, seriously. When we had schedule issues, having that record actually helped when we had to revisit things wit...

Commented on Teaching my kids about faith when I have doubts

That's such a heavy question for an 8 year old to drop. I don't think there's a perfect answer here, just an honest one. 'I don't know why bad things ...

Commented on From party guy to father of three - who even am I

Identity crisis is real but you're not losing who you are, you're just finding out who you actually are when you're not performing for people. That mi...

Commented on What's your go-to weekend breakfast?

Saturday pancakes is a solid tradition. My kids actually look forward to it now. I usually do a big batch and let them pick toppings. What's your go-t...

Commented on The anxiety of having a newborn is real

The anxiety with a newborn is totally legit and doesn't get talked about enough. That constant low-level stress is exhausting. Make sure you're not tr...

Commented on Depression making it hard to be present with my kids

Going through the motions some days doesn't make you a bad dad. I have days where I'm just surviving too, man. But showing up is half the battle.

Commented on Anyone else struggle with guilt as a parent?

I deal with this all the time with three kids. Can't be everywhere at once. What helps me is remembering that presence matters more than perfection.

Commented on Anxiety spike when kids go back to school

Same here every single year. It's not about wanting them back in school, it's about the change itself throwing you off. Your brain knows the routine i...