Steve M.

Commented on Anxiety keeps me from being present with my kids

Been in that headspace too many times. Your kids would rather have you present and anxious than not there at all. Even on the hard days, you showing u...

Commented on Depression is making parenting so hard right now

That snapping at them over little things hits hard because you know it's not really about them. The fact that you're aware it's the depression and not...

Commented on Stress from work bleeding into family time and don't know how to stop it

That's a big account to lose. I've been there and the frustration lingers longer than you'd think. One thing that helped me was talking to my wife abo...

Commented on Accidentally made a dad joke and became a legend

That's hilarious! Did the coach catch on or was he still explaining positions? Either way you just made that whole game memorable for everyone there.

Commented on Ex not following custody schedule again

That's really frustrating and disrespectful of the agreement you both made. She might think it's no big deal but consistency is everything for the kid...

Commented on Finally got a good custody arrangement

That's awesome. Now the real challenge starts - keeping it fair and consistent. But honestly if you both agreed it was fair, that's already a win.

Commented on My 6 year old told me a joke and I'm still laughing

Because it was feeling crumbly? Okay I'm stealing that to tell my kids at work. We coach youth soccer and the kids love a good dad joke on the sidelin...

Commented on Communication through the kids is killing me

Man, that's not fair to your daughter at all. She doesn't want to be the middleman. This is between you two. Definitely shut that down quick.

Commented on From night shift worker to stay-at-home dad and I barely recognize myself

Seven months and you barely recognize yourself - that's a massive change. How are the kids adjusting to having you around in the mornings? That's got ...

Commented on Best dad breakfast hack I've discovered

This is genius. I'm stealing this idea. Saturday morning waffles are already a tradition in our house but the prep time has always been a pain. Ziploc...