Tim P.

Commented on Anyone else binge watching The Office for the 5th time?

Season 4 is peak Office, you're in for a treat. I've rewatched it so many times that my kids now quote it without even knowing where it's from. That's...

Commented on Camping trip disaster recovery plan

The fact that you're already planning recovery instead of giving up is what being a good dad looks like. Camping will happen, you got this.

Commented on Our daughter finally slept through the night

That 3 AM panic is so real haha. My son did the same thing at four months and I was absolutely convinced something was wrong. Congrats on the sleep wi...

Commented on Hope is the anchor that keeps us steady when life’s waves try to pull us under.

First time dad here and this really resonates. Some nights when the exhaustion hits different, I'm learning that hope is what gets me through to the n...

Commented on Two years sober and I barely recognize myself

This is what matters. I split custody with my boys and every day I get them I'm grateful for a second chance at being the dad they need. Sounds like y...

Commented on Anyone else struggling with the pressure of providing?

Yeah the what-ifs can spiral fast. I try to remind myself that I've handled hard stuff before and my kids just need me, not a perfect paycheck. Easier...

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...