My 10 year old keeps asking for stuff at the store and I'm tired of the negotiations lol. Been thinking about giving him a small allowance so he learns the value of money instead of just asking parents for everything. But is 10 too young? Should I wait? Any of you guys doing allowance? How much are ...
Been thinking about this lately. If we dont demand respect from our own kids, why would anyone else give it to them? Not talking about being mean. But saying please and thank you to your parents, doing what you're asked the first time, that stuff matters. Teaching my kids that respect goes both ways...
I spend like 3-4 hours a day reclined on the couch feeding or burping our 6 week old. My lower back is absolutely destroyed. I've tried adjusting positions but honestly when you're that tired, form goes out the window. Using a heating pad at night which helps a bit but I'm concerned about this becom...
Been wrestling with this question. My kids are watching how I handle stress, failure, how I treat my wife, how I spend my time. That's real leadership not just telling them what to do. Its about being the man you want them to become. What's your take on this?
Seriously, I went to the store yesterday and a box of Fruity Pebbles was almost $6. SIX DOLLARS. I remember getting cereal for like $2. Now my kids go through a box in two days and I'm basically buying stocks in General Mills. This is ridiculous.
Just signed my 9yo up for spring league and it's $320 for 10 games. That doesn't include the cleats he'll grow out of in 3 months, the new shin guards, or the inevitable "I don't want to play anymore" conversation in week 3. I remember paying like $80 for this stuff when I was a kid. Is this normal ...
I know it's expensive ($1,600) but with newborn #2 I couldn't function on 1-hour sleep chunks like I did with my first. The Snoo actually gets babies to sleep longer – it's not magic but the gentle rocking + white noise legit works. I was able to function at work instead of being a zombie. My wife a...
This is such a weird problem but my 7yo daughter is weirdly germaphobic suddenly. We went to the beach last weekend and she wouldn't touch the sand because it was "dirty." Wouldn't go in the water because she was worried about getting water up her nose. Wouldn't build sandcastles. Just sat on a towe...
Got my 7yo an iPad Mini for school stuff and I've got Screen Time set up with pretty strict limits, app restrictions, etc. But I feel like I'm missing something. Is there anything else I should be doing? Anyone found workarounds their kids have used that I should be aware of? First time doing this s...
Everyone acts like TikTok is the devil but my 15yo uses it and honestly? She's following dance creators, learning about social justice stuff, connecting with people who share her interests. Yeah the algorithm is sketchy and yeah I monitor it, but she's not a zombie and she's not being radicalized lo...
I let him crack the eggs (mistake #1), pour milk (mistake #2), and he stepped in flour at some point. Floor is covered. There's eggshell in the batter. I'm pretty sure he ate more chocolate chips than made it into the pancakes. They turned out okay I guess? But I'm sitting here looking at this mess ...
It's happening next month and he's seen the hype online. He's asking if he can stay up to watch the livestream or whatever. Normally he's in bed by 9 but this feels like one of those 'remember when dad let us stay up for the eclipse?' memories. Mrs thinks it's a dumb reason to break bedtime routine....
Not gonna lie, this might sound small but I've been working with him on this for like 6 months. Every attempt ended in a meltdown. Today he just... did it. Tied both shoes. Perfectly. Then looked at me and said 'Dad I did it!' I might've gotten a little emotional lol. Anyone else have that one skill...
We set up the Nanit camera and the app shows all his sleep data, eating patterns, even flags when he's in certain positions. Part of me loves having all this data to feel in control. Other part of me wonders if I'm becoming obsessive about tracking something that used to just... happen naturally. Do...
Spent Saturday morning at the creek with my 11 year old and man, it reminded me why I became a dad. He caught his first decent sized bass and the look on his face was something else. We barely spoke but felt like we communicated more than we do at home. Just wanted to share this moment with you guys...