Mitch R.

Commented on Lost 80 pounds, became a dad, got sober. Different person now.

One month in and I'm already seeing how the choices we make now echo forever. Congrats on turning it around - that's the kind of dad energy the world ...

Commented on Is 90 minutes of Roblox on weekends too much for a 7 year old?

90 minutes on weekend mornings honestly doesn't sound bad to me. My kids get screen time too and I've learned it's not about being perfect, it's about...

Commented on Breastfeeding struggles - when do we switch to formula?

Cracked nipples at 2 weeks sounds really painful for your wife. Have you guys talked to a lactation consultant yet? They helped us figure out position...

Commented on Struggling to be the spiritual leader my family needs

You're not alone in this at all. We do Storytime Sundays at our house and I've found that just starting small with intentional time together, even ten...

Commented on Took the kids camping and nobody complained once

Ghost stories by the fire, fish caught, s'mores made and no whining? You basically won at parenting that weekend.

Commented on How to talk to kids about the split without badmouthing mom?

You handled that perfectly, man. Keeping it simple and honest is exactly right - kids don't need all the adult stuff, just reassurance that both paren...

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

When stuff like that happens to me I try to do something intentional with the kids right when I get home, something that gets my head out of work mode...

Commented on Finally got my garage organized and it only took 3 years

That doesn't sound stupid at all. Three years to get it organized is real life with kids. The pegboards and labeled drawers are the dream though, nice...

Commented on First smile - I'm never going to be the same person again

Man, that's the moment right there. I'm at 6 months with my boy and I still think about his first real smile every time I'm sleep deprived at 3am. You...

Commented on Working full time and solo parenting is destroying my mental health

Been doing the co-parenting juggle myself and the burnout is real. Have you talked to your ex about adjusting things temporarily while you get your he...