Nolan J.

Commented on Finally building that workbench my kids can actually use

That's awesome man, been there with the procrastination. Derek here - once you get that bench built sturdy, your kids are gonna love working alongside...

Commented on Need advice on telling kids about the divorce

That's a tough conversation but sounds like you're approaching it the right way. Eight and five are old enough to understand basic truths if you keep ...

Commented on I Tried to Tell My Kids a Chemistry Joke

This is the kind of energy I'm bringing to little league this season. My kids are already prepared for the eye rolls, but honestly that's half the fun...

Commented on My 13 year old got scammed for $40 on Fortnite

Ugh, that's a frustrating one. At 13 they think they're invincible but online scams hit different. I'd let him cool off for a day then sit down and ta...

Commented on Newborn won't sleep unless held, is this normal?

Bath time with my little one actually made a difference for us. Warm water, quiet time, helped him settle. Worth a shot.

Commented on Ex won't stick to pickup schedule - what are my options?

With three kids I get how schedules get messy, but 30 minutes late is disrespectful of your time. Have you tried a direct conversation about why she's...

Commented on Baby won't sleep unless held and I'm losing it

Sounds rough, but you're doing exactly what she needs right now. Some babies are just contact sleepers and that's normal. You're not losing it, you're...

Commented on Guilt about working full time

I get it, I've missed some games too because of work. The thing that helped me was being fully present when I AM home instead of stressed about what I...

Commented on Career vs kids, feel like I'm failing at both

I turned down a bigger opportunity to keep Sundays for my family. Best decision I made. Dream jobs are great but missing your kid's milestones hits di...

Commented on My 4 month old smiled at me today

Not silly at all. Four months is still so early and those genuine smiles are pure gold. You're doing something right.