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Got offered to take the full paternity leave (12 weeks, California) but my company culture is pretty intense and taking that long feels like career su
I've got a decent amount of garage space and I'm interested in trying to make some actual furniture instead of just shelves. Seems intimidating though
6 days in and our little guy absolutely exploded out of his diaper. It was EVERYWHERE. Onesie, my shirt, the changing pad. How is this much poop even
My company "requires" 3 days in office. But my boss text me at 7am on my work-from-home days asking about project updates, and there's always some mee
I caught myself buying cargo shorts yesterday. Multiple pockets. Tactical everything. I'm becoming my father and I'm only 38. Soon I'll be tucking my
Been doing this for the last month and my kids actually eat vegetables now. Just throw eggs, sausage, and whatever veggies on a sheet pan, bake it at
My son's been asking since he was 8. I held out until his 10th birthday last month and finally got him a basic iPhone with screen time limits. Honestl
Two weeks in and honestly, best decision I've made since becoming a dad. Working 4 days a week, Fridays with the kids now. Yeah, money is tighter but
Seriously looking at $2,100/month per kid for full-time. TWO kids. That's $4,200 a month. My entire second job would go to daycare. How is anyone doin
I moved to Austin with my family about 6 months ago and I don't really know anyone here besides my wife's work friends. My kids are 5 and 8. I tried B
My 7yo has gotten to the age where he actually laughs at my jokes now instead of groaning. Yesterday I hit him with "Why don't scientists trust atoms?
Every single time I drop them back at their mom's house, they're amazing that whole evening and next morning. But by day 2, they act like monsters. Fu
Been reading all these studies about phone addiction so we tried a "no screens Sunday" last month. First one was brutal - kids complained, I was twitc
Not gonna lie, found out this week my daughter has been messaging people she doesn't know on Roblox. My stomach dropped. I had NO IDEA this was even p
Genuine question, not venting. My 3yo will literally scream and take them off immediately. We've tried: Let him pick them (he picks them, refuses to w
Negotiated down to 4 ten-hour days starting next month. I'll lose about 8% pay but gain every Wednesday. My company was surprisingly cool about it—app
My ex is way more strict about screen time, bedtimes, that kinda stuff. I'm more... relaxed about it. My kids have mentioned the difference obviously.
My son just turned 5 weeks old and I'm losing it. I thought I'd be more patient as a dad but I'm apparently the opposite. Wife says something reasonab
My 8yo will eat broccoli, carrots, green beans—but ONLY if they're separated on the plate. The second anything touches another thing it becomes "poiso
Just did a volcano experiment with my 7yo and 4yo using stuff from Dollar Tree - got food coloring, vinegar, baking soda, all for like $5. They loved