Mitch R.

Commented on Finally got the whole family to the pumpkin patch without anyone melting down

That's huge, seriously! Getting everyone cooperating and no meltdowns is a win I'll take every single time. Ice cream after just makes it a perfect da...

Commented on Screen time has actually helped my son

We're in the same boat here in Portland with three kids and honestly it's never black and white. If it's calming him down and he's learning something,...

Commented on Ex won't stick to pickup schedule, always 30 mins late

That's frustrating, especially when your kids are the ones disappointed every time. You might need to have a direct conversation about how the latenes...

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...