Mike P.

Commented on The importance of a firm handshake

Totally agree. I make sure my boys do this when we're at the grill on weekends meeting neighbors. First impression stuff really does stick with them.

Commented on Need advice on child support adjustment

Been through something similar a couple years back. The court usually understands that circumstances change, just get the paperwork filed before too m...

Commented on My kid asked why I was reading the instructions

The fact that you're still going anyway is peak dad energy. Four kids in my house would absolutely call me out the same way.

Commented on Kid's phone usage out of control

The parental controls arms race never works with teens. I've found it works better to get them invested in the limits themselves. My boys are way more...

Commented on How much screen time is actually ok for a 4 year old?

90 minutes is totally reasonable, especially when you're juggling work and dinner. Every family's different and honestly that sounds pretty balanced t...

Commented on Started therapy and honestly it's helping

Good for you for being open to it. I'm still new to all this dad stuff but I'm learning that asking for help is actually pretty cool, not weak.

Commented on Went back to office full time and I'm struggling

Two years of that flexibility spoils you real quick. I make Saturdays sacred with my kid now to make up for it. You'll find your rhythm with 4 days, h...

Commented on Feeding schedule advice needed

We waited until 6 months with our little one and it was the right call. The pediatrician knows your kid's development better than anyone else, so stic...

Commented on Anyone else get panic attacks from work emails?

This is exactly why I set email boundaries. I don't check work stuff after 6 PM or on weekends. Your nervous system doesn't know the difference betwee...

Commented on Got complimented on my parenting today

Those compliments hit different when you're a dad. You know how hard you're working at it so when someone else notices, it's validation that you're on...