Travis N.

Commented on Attempting smoked brisket tomorrow, need confidence boost

You got this! If you can nail ribs you're already halfway there. Brisket just takes patience and a meat thermometer, honestly the hardest part is not ...

Commented on Ex won't stick to custody schedule, affecting my time with kids

We've been there with schedule changes and it messes with everyone's rhythm. Have you tried talking to her about what's actually making her reschedule...

Commented on Made breakfast without burning anything for once

That's a huge win right there. Getting the wife's approval on breakfast means you're officially in the club now.

Commented on Finally built that treehouse my kids have been bugging me about

Reclaimed wood is solid and way cooler than store-bought stuff. Now just make sure nobody goes up there without supervision because my living room wre...

Commented on Got back into fishing and it's saved my sanity

Road trips have saved my sanity the same way. Getting the kids out and doing something they're into is honestly better than any vacation. Fishing with...

Commented on Why I still write thank you notes

Totally with you on this. I still write them and my kids are actually starting to see why it matters. Takes 10 minutes but it sets a real example for ...

Commented on Anyone else feel lonely even when surrounded by people?

I get this more than I'd like to admit. Co-parenting means I'm always "on" during my time with the kids, so the quiet moments alone hit different. You...

Commented on Need advice on custody schedule during summer

Six weeks straight is tough to swallow when you're used to 50/50. I'd suggest proposing alternating weeks or maybe she gets 4 weeks and you get 4, kee...

Commented on How do you talk to your kids about faith without being preachy?

We've had some of our best conversations about faith on road trips, honestly. Something about being in the car together just opens things up naturally...

Commented on Just set up Google Family Link and feeling like a spy

Yeah man, that spy feeling fades pretty quick once you realize you're just trying to keep them safe. My 11 year old was shocked at first but now he ge...