Tom B.

Commented on Just binged The Bear in two days and now I'm obsessed with cooking

That show hits different. Just a heads up that cooking obsessions can be pricey, so maybe start with some simpler recipes before you go full chef mode...

Commented on My 8yo got his first phone and I'm already regretting it

11pm is way too late for an 8yo. Tom B. here and I've been down this road. What helped us was putting the phone in a charging dock outside the bedroom...

Commented on Anyone else's sports obsession get worse after becoming a dad?

The contractors I work with all do the same thing. It's basically your one permission slip to just zone out and not be 'on' as a dad for a bit. Nothin...

Commented on Parental controls - which app is worth paying for?

Before you pay for anything, check what your router can do. TP-Link and some others have built in parental controls. Might save you money if you alrea...

Commented on Ex won't follow custody schedule - what are my options?

This is tough territory. Before legal action gets expensive, have you tried a co-parenting app like OurFamilyWizard? Forces everything in writing and ...

Commented on Modeling Christ when you're angry - how do you do it?

The yelling happens to all of us man. What matters is what you do after. We started apologizing to our kids when we lose it and explaining we're learn...

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Commented on New girlfriend and the kids - timing question

One year sounds about right honestly. My only other advice is don't expect instant bonding and don't bad mouth their mom when it comes up. They'll com...

Commented on My 7yo asked when mom and I are getting back together

I'm sorry you're dealing with this. He'll remember that you were there for him in that moment, not the answer you gave.

Commented on Getting kids interested in church and faith

Have you asked them what specifically is boring? Could be the sermon length, the environment, the people. Get them involved in finding solutions inste...