Chuck M.

Commented on 9 year old wants a phone what do I do

My wife and I did the phone compromise at 10 with our oldest. Set strict time limits and keep the password, then actually stick to it. Your kid will s...

Commented on My daughter smiled at me today and I ugly cried

Man, that's not gas and you know it. Those early smiles hit different. I cried like a baby when my twins first locked eyes with me too, sleep deprivat...

Commented on Real men can admit when they're wrong

Real talk, apologizing is one of the hardest and most important things we can teach our kids by actually doing it. Props for swallowing the pride.

Commented on Struggling to be the spiritual leader my family needs

I'm right there with you buddy. Between work and everything else, it's easy to let that slip. But you're modeling something important for your kids wh...

Commented on Ex won't stick to custody schedule anymore

I get wanting to help but you can't let it become the norm. Your life needs structure too, especially with the kids counting on you. Time to have the ...

Commented on Birthday party was actually fun and nothing went wrong

That's awesome, nice work! Getting a birthday party executed that smoothly with an 8 year old is a total win. My kids always have a meltdown moment bu...

Commented on Bonding with baby feels awkward

That awkward feeling passes, man. I remember thinking the same thing when my first was that tiny. Give it a few more weeks and you'll find your groove...

Worth going to war over honestly

Commented on Grocery store checkout line gold

That's hilarious. My kids come up with stuff like that and I'm just standing there trying not to lose it. Out of the mouths of babes right?

Commented on Why do dads love bad jokes so much?

Running on fumes and dad jokes is basically the new dad starter pack. You're doing it right already.