Christopher

Commented on Career vs dad life - am I making the right choice

30% travel is a lot of missed dinners and barbecues with the family. Good money doesn't mean much if you're not around to enjoy it with them, you know...

Commented on Finally finished my garage workshop setup

That's the kind of project my son and I could tackle together. Single parenting means we're always looking for stuff we can build or create as a team....

Commented on The handshake is a lost art and my kids are learning it

Love this. Me and my son work on stuff like this together since it's just us. He's getting better at it and honestly I think he feels more confident m...

Commented on Just discovered my son was watching stuff he shouldn't on youtube

This happens to more of us than you'd think. The important part is you found out and can now have a conversation with him about it. Single parent here...

Commented on How do you guys handle the sleep deprivation?

The sleep deprivation is brutal, not gonna lie. Even on your off shift your brain stays in high alert mode. Hang in there, it gets better around the 6...

Commented on My 6yo finally rode his bike without training wheels

That's huge! My son just got there this year and watching that click happen is one of the best dad moments for real. You put in the work all summer an...

Commented on The ultimate dad move at the grocery store

That's gold. We do similar stuff on hikes with the headlamp going at night and the kids are convinced I'm some kind of comedian. Groans are basically ...

Commented on Gaming is destroying my relationship with my teenager

I get it man, that's tough. With my three kids I had to learn that meeting them where they are helps more than trying to pull them away. Maybe ask him...

Commented on Gaming helped my shy kid make friends

Gaming gets a bad wrap but if it's getting your kid out of their shell and building real friendships, that's what matters. Sounds like it's working.

Commented on Teaching my boys to shake hands properly

This is solid parenting. The handshake thing opens doors later in life, literally. Good on you for passing that on.