Tony M.
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Proud father of two boys who somehow convinced me that the playground is the best gym. Learning as I go and loving every messy moment.
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Commented on Kid asked if I was the strongest dad at school
Man, that's gold. My athletes are always telling their teammates stuff I did and half the time I'm like 'when did I do that?' but it doesn't matter be...
Dad WinsAugust 16, 20260Commented on Anyone else struggling with the pressure of being the strong one?
This hits hard as a new dad. I thought I was supposed to just handle everything quietly too, but that's not how this actually works. You're allowed to...
Dad Mental HealthAugust 12, 20260Commented on Teaching my son to be a man in 2024
This is the stuff that matters. Teaching him respect and work ethic now sets him up for life. You're doing the real work as a dad right here.
The Gentleman's CodeAugust 8, 20260Commented on Is Discord safe for 13 year olds?
The big thing is making sure he knows you can see activity if needed, even if you don't always check. Most kids police themselves better when they kno...
Digital ParentingAugust 4, 20260Commented on I used to be the guy who never wanted kids and now I have three
Love this story. Life really does shift when you meet the right person and have kids. Mini golf with my 6yo is literally the highlight of my week now,...
Before & AfterAugust 2, 20260Commented on Started therapy last month
Man, taking that step to get help is honestly the hardest part. I'm running on fumes with a newborn and was doing the same thing, thinking I should ju...
Dad Mental HealthAugust 1, 20260Commented on Anyone else binge watching The Office for the 5th time?
Oh man, you're in for a wild ride. Trying to hold back laughter at work while watching is the real struggle. Just wait til you get to season 5, it onl...
GeneralJuly 28, 20260Commented on Broke my personal best fishing record this weekend
That's awesome man! 14lbs is no joke, especially after putting in the time at that lake. You earned that one.
Dad HobbiesJune 30, 20260Commented on Teaching kids about generosity
That's awesome you're tackling this young. We do something similar with our kids and pizza nights - it's easier to talk about giving back when they se...
Faith & FamilyJune 25, 20260Commented on Custody schedule during school year is killing us both
Yeah the activities during the swap weeks are brutal. We dealt with something similar and honestly just sitting down to map it all out together helped...
Co-ParentingJune 14, 20260