Derek T.

Commented on From couch potato to actually exercising - it's wild how much changed

Going from zero gym time to 4 days a week is wild. Your kids are watching you do this too, and that matters more than you probably realize.

Commented on iPad parenting at restaurants - judgment is real

That stare would've sent me over the edge. Look, YouTube Kids is literally designed for this exact situation. You're not alone in this and you're defi...

Commented on Built a treehouse with my kids and it's actually sturdy

That's awesome man, having your 7 year old design it makes it even better. I've got three kids and those weekend projects are what they actually remem...

Commented on Who I was vs who I am now

This realization hits different when you actually become a dad. My job title means nothing compared to the fact that my kids think I'm the coolest per...

Commented on 6 months sober and I don't even recognize myself anymore

I don't even know you but I'm genuinely proud. A lot of us struggle with knowing who we are outside our jobs or other stuff. You figured it out the ha...

Commented on Which church is good for kids?

Ask about their actual program, not just what they say. We switched churches because our daughter was literally just sitting in a room watching a vide...

Commented on Told my daughter I was proud of her and she cried happy tears

That's huge. Math confidence is everything at that age. The fact that she knows you believe in her will stick with her way longer than any test score....

Commented on Struggling to lead by example when I'm a mess

Real talk, I don't think kids need a perfect version of their dad. They need to see you try, mess up, own it, and try again. That's the actual example...

Commented on What I miss most after leaving corporate

Curious what the hardest adjustment was mentally? Like beyond just the money part.

Commented on Screen time battles with my 8yo are killing me

Eight is that age where they're starting to need that dopamine hit from games. It sucks but the limit itself isn't the problem, it's that he hasn't le...