Henry M.

Commented on Teaching kids about Jesus without being preachy

This is such a good question to be asking. My son just turned 8 months and I'm already thinking about how to talk about faith naturally instead of lik...

Commented on Finally got custody agreement we both can live with

That 50/50 agreement is gold, man. Yeah the legal fees hurt but you're setting yourself up for success with the kids in the long run. Alternating week...

Commented on Just realized my kids don't think I'm funny anymore

The silence is brutal but honestly it means you're doing your job as a dad. Those corny jokes are a rite of passage they have to endure. Keep em comin...

Commented on Finally finishing my garage workbench after 3 years

Three years is nothing man, I've got a half-finished deck that's been "next weekend" for like four years now. Your wife is probably thrilled though, n...

Commented on Struggling with limited time and wanting to be present

That every-other-weekend schedule is tough, but those nights during the week are gold. I make sure those aren't just homework and bedtime - we do some...

Commented on Anyone dealing with loneliness as a stay at home dad?

Stay at home dad life is real tough on the mental health side. Your wife probably doesn't fully get how isolating it can be when she's gone all day. M...

Commented on Communication tips that actually work?

The heated texts are so easy to fall into. What helped me was setting a rule: if it's not about my son's schedule or immediate needs, it waits. Took t...

Commented on My 6 year old just asked if Jesus really died for him

Man that's beautiful. Those moments when it all clicks for them are the ones you remember. Sounds like your devotions are really paying off in a real ...

Commented on My 2 week old won't sleep unless held

This is totally normal, man. My first did the exact same thing for the first few weeks. It gets better, I promise. The holding phase passes faster tha...

Commented on Caught my son doing something hilarious today

Love it! My 5 year old has a whole theory about what makes dads work better in the mornings. Kids are hilarious with their logic.