My 18-month-old has been waking up 3-4 times a night for months. My wife and I are taking turns but I'm on duty 4 nights a week and it's turning me into a zombie. I'm snapping at people at work, I'm depressed, I have no patience for anything. I know this is temporary but I feel like I'm losing my m...
Honestly thought going from mostly my house to true 50/50 would be rough on my 6 and 11 year olds. But having a predictable schedule (alternating weeks) seems to have actually helped them feel more settled? My youngest stopped having the Sunday night stomach aches he used to get. Not sure if that's ...
I went to pick up my nephew from school and saw kids back talking to teachers, not shaking hands, slouching around like they own the place. When did we stop teaching kids to look adults in the eye and say yes sir and no ma'am? My kids do it and people notice. They get treated better because they sho...
This might get me roasted but I don't feel that overwhelming connection everyone talks about. Our daughter is 2 months old and honestly most of the time I just feel anxious and tired. I love her, I know I do, but it's not this magical instant bond. I'm waiting for it to click but it hasn't yet. The ...
This is driving me insane. My daughter took bottles fine for the first 3 months. Now she just screams and turns her head away. My wife is back at work part-time and I need to be able to feed her. We've tried different bottles, different temperatures, different times of day. Nothing works. Has anyone...
My 6yo started first grade last month and I'm losing it every morning. Not like separation anxiety for him—he's fine. It's me. I get this knot in my stomach at 7:45am and can't shake it all day. My wife says I'm being weird about it. She's probably right but that doesn't make it stop lol. Anyone els...
Literally just gave both kids a bath and put them to bed without any major disasters. Got the bedtime routine done in under an hour. Wife came upstairs and actually said 'thank you for doing that.' Felt like I won the lottery. Why does this feel like such a big win??? Because getting two kids washed...
I was skeptical at first bc everyone was talking about it but my 5yo is obsessed and honestly... I actually watch it too now? Not in a "I'm suffering through this" way but like, I genuinely laugh. The writing is solid, the animation is great, and it's not dumbed down. If you haven't started it yet, ...
Been thinking about taking my son (4) kayaking this summer at Lake Tahoe. He's pretty fearless but obviously can't swim yet. Anyone done this? What kind of setup works? Do I need those sketchy tandem kayaks or should I just take turns with my wife watching him on shore? Worried about the money spent...
Worth every penny. Sarah's been going twice a week for the past month and her confidence has gone through the roof. She was pretty shy before this and now she's literally climbing walls lol. The staff is great with the kids too. If you've got a climbing gym nearby and your kids like a challenge, ser...
Been looking at Code.org and some of those summer coding camps in the Denver area. My 11yo is interested but I can't tell if it's genuine or if he just likes the idea of it. Anyone have kids who did coding programs? Did they stick with it? The camps are like $400-500 for a week which feels steep but...
Lotta posts here about cooking with kids but here's what actually works with my 5 and 9yo: **Pizza night** - let them make their own personal pizzas with whatever toppings. It's messy but they'll actually eat it because they made it. **Prep day** - they wash veggies, I do the chopping, they help a...
Just got hit with a legal bill I didn't expect because ex is claiming I missed a pickup and I had zero documentation. Turns out a text from 6 months ago saying "cool" to a schedule change = admission I agreed to something I didn't actually agree to. Use your co-parenting app. Screenshot texts. Emai...
Sounds stupid but hear me out. We went to Riverside Park in Portland this morning, and my son actually played independently for like 20 minutes without needing me. He was climbing on the playground, laughing, covered in dirt. I sat on the bench and just... watched him be a little person? Felt proud ...
Legit question. My kids are great, I love them, but I just spent all Saturday afternoon at a coffee shop alone while my wife watched them and I felt GUILTY the entire time. Like I was abandoning my family or something. The moment I got home my daughter asked why I left and suddenly I'm the bad guy i...