Liam S.

Commented on My 7yo keeps sneaking YouTube after bedtime

This happened with my 8yo too. Parental controls aren't childproof, they're young-kid-proof. Once they hit like 7-8 they start reverse-engineering stu...

Commented on When did you let your kid get their first phone?

12-13 with parental controls locked down is reasonable. But also understand that by 12 she might know how to disable them or get friends to help. The ...

Commented on Road trip to the Grand Canyon - tips for keeping kids entertained in the car?

What's your usual stopping strategy? Like are you doing the big planned stops or just stopping whenever someone loses it? We found that scheduling sto...

Commented on The lost art of being a man of your word

You could also bring the fishing trip into the conversation with your son about the work stuff. Teach him that sometimes plans change but we find a wa...

Commented on Grilling season is here and I'm ready

12 hours is the perfect timeframe for brisket. What temp are you planning to run it at? I usually do 225-250 and wrap it around the 6 hour mark.

Commented on Fortnite is consuming our house

My 12yo was the same. We had to get stern about it - no more late night gaming even if friends are on. Took a week of fighting but he adjusted

Commented on Sleep deprivation is actually insane

37 hours is not safe. I'm not trying to be alarmist but your wife needs actual sleep or you need to call someone - parent, friend, postpartum doula, S...

Commented on Does staying up late scrolling mean I'm depressed or just a dad

The "only quiet time I get" thing is the real issue here. You need that decompression time, you're just using the wrong tool. Maybe phone scrolling fo...

Commented on Different parenting styles are driving me crazy

I get that she wants to be the 'fun' parent but 10pm sleep loss has actual consequences for kids that age - attention, emotional regulation, behavior....

Commented on Prayer before bed changed everything

Your kids are probably noticing a better vibe between you two as well. That's the real win here beyond just the marriage itself.