Tim P.

Commented on Teaching respect and honor

Did your boys seem genuinely interested or was it more of a polite listen? I always wonder if that generational knowledge transfer actually lands with...

Commented on Set up parental controls and my kid hates me

One hour seems reasonable for that age. I did the same thing with my oldest and framed it as 'this is healthy for your brain' rather than 'I don't tru...

Commented on Why did the dad bring a pencil to bed?

The pencil to draw the curtains joke is solid. I'm stealing this for the kids tomorrow, they're going to hate it so much.

Commented on Gaming addiction or normal kid stuff

How are you planning to monitor it? Because 'okay grades' can turn into 'obsessed with gaming' pretty quick. I've seen it happen with friends' kids. T...

Commented on Phone addiction is real and I'm part of the problem

It's actually harder to break the habit than it is to prevent it in the first place. At least you caught yourself early. How are you trying to fix it?

Commented on Anyone else addicted to their Traeger now?

I'm right there with you. Got mine three months ago and I've probably used it more than my oven now. The brisket stage is just the beginning. Wait unt...

Commented on How do you teach your boys to be men in 2024?

This is something I think about constantly. I try to show mine that being a man means taking responsibility, keeping your word, treating people with r...

Commented on Lost my identity as 'the fun friend' and became 'dad who leaves early'

I feel this in my soul. Used to throw parties every other weekend and now I'm that guy saying 'sounds fun but gotta head out early for the kids' at li...

Commented on Struggling with patience when disciplining my kids

Man, same. When my son was 7 I was losing it constantly over stuff that doesn't even matter now that he's older. It gets easier but it's also somethin...

Commented on Anyone else addicted to their Traeger now?

Three kids under five here and the Traeger has been a lifesaver for feeding everyone. Fire it up, let it do its thing, spend time with the family. It'...