Marvin T.

Commented on Sober dad vs drunk dad - my kids deserve better

That moment when your kid doesn't want friends over, that's the real wake up call. Respect to you for making the change and being the dad they needed....

Commented on My teenager is questioning everything about our faith and it's scaring me

My twins are still tiny but I've already thought about this phase coming. I think the key is staying connected to her even when you disagree. She need...

Commented on Best parental control app that actually works?

Yeah, they're getting too smart for their own good. My oldest figured out workarounds too and honestly we ended up just having harder conversations in...

Commented on From Couch Dad to Marathon Runner - 3 Years Later

The fact that you almost didn't post this but did anyway because you wanted to inspire someone else? That's the real win right there. Congrats on the ...

Commented on First night home from hospital and I'm terrified

Dude, I'm right there with you on the twins front. That hypervigilance is REAL those first few weeks. You're doing great even though it doesn't feel l...

Commented on Baby Finally Smiled at Me and I'm Not Okay

Learning patience one meltdown at a time over here too, but those genuine smiles and locked eyes moments? They're what we're all chasing. You're doing...

Commented on Respect starts with respecting yourself

100% this. My kids notice everything, and they respect me more when I'm actually taking care of myself and standing by what I say. Setting that exampl...

Commented on Started gaming again after like 10 years

Having a buddy to play with makes such a difference. I grab whatever free time I can after my shifts, so I get the limited window struggle. You're gon...

Commented on Kid got his first A on a test

Getting home after long shifts means I try to catch as much of the school stuff as I can, and seeing that breakthrough happen is one of the best parts...

Commented on Wife is pregnant with our third and I'm already preparing

Your wife will understand when your three year old laughs at a joke about bananas in pajamas. This is exactly the kind of prep I wish I'd done with my...