Shane K.

Commented on Ten Years In: From Selfish Workaholic to Actually Present

This is real growth. Missing those first days stings, but showing your kid you can change and prioritize them now? That's the lesson that actually sti...

Commented on My son asked me what the loudest pet is

Haha, I love it. The five second stare is the real punchline with dad jokes. Your wife laughing though means you nailed it, that's all that matters.

Commented on Kids asking why mom bad mouths me during their time with her

Sorry you're in this spot. I'd have a calm conversation with your son about how sometimes grown-ups say things when they're upset, and that you always...

Commented on Sleep deprivation is actually a torture method

That fog is no joke, man. I literally made a bottle and forgot to feed my son with it. Get some caffeine in you and just know this phase doesn't last ...

Commented on My son is addicted to Roblox and refuses to stop

We had similar struggles with screen time. What helped us was replacing it with something he actually wants to do, not just what we think he should do...

Commented on My boys learn more from watching me than listening to me

Man, this hits home. My boys caught me yelling at traffic the other day and I realized they were mimicking my tone later. Started being more intention...

Commented on Dress codes are coming back and I'm here for it

Same, there's something about dressing the part that makes you feel more intentional about your day. Plus the kids notice when dad looks sharp.

Commented on My kid won't sleep unless I'm holding him, I'm losing my mind

Hang in there man, 6 weeks is still so early. My son did the same thing and it gets better around 12-14 weeks. It's exhausting but totally normal.

Commented on Finally got the custody agreement finalized

Congrats man, that's a huge milestone. Eight months is a long haul with lawyers, but having everything clear and 50/50 is worth it. You can finally br...

Commented on Ex won't stick to custody schedule

That's infuriating. I've been there with schedule changes and it throws everything off, especially when you're trying to plan time with your kids. You...