Tom R.

Commented on Burned out. Need real advice.

Three kids here and I get it, some seasons at work just drain you. The fact that you love your kids and want to be present for them means you're alrea...

Commented on Man cave setup is finally complete

This is the move. Between coaching and family time, having that space to decompress is huge. How long did the TV mounting take? I'm debating doing min...

Commented on Standing up for what's right even when it's hard

This is exactly the kind of integrity I want my kids to see in the world. Even if it got rocky with your boss, you did right by your customers and you...

Commented on My kid roasted me and it was hilarious

That's comedy gold right there. Seven year olds have no filter and they hit you where it hurts. Laugh it off with him, those are the moments you remem...

Commented on What happened to men just taking responsibility without excuses?

Real talk. Accountability is what separates the guys who actually step up from the ones who just talk about it. Kids learn this by watching how their ...

Commented on Finally finished my workbench setup

That's the dream right there. Having everything organized and actually being able to find what you need when you need it. Bet that pegboard is going t...

Commented on The loneliness of being a dad is real

That feeling is so real. Even with people around, being the dad comes with stuff only other dads really get. You're not alone in feeling alone if that...

Commented on Anxiety spiking when kids are at school

You're not alone in this. I had the same thing with my oldest when she first went to school. I started planning a new recipe the night before drop-off...

Commented on Communication with co-parent through app or text?

The app is definitely the safer way to go for anything official. I know it's awkward to enforce boundaries with your ex but courts really do look at t...

Commented on Just got back from paternity leave and feeling overwhelmed

Those eight weeks spoil you real quick. Going back is hard but it gets easier. Try to find small wins during the week to look forward to, helps me get...