Listen, I see all the research about screen time. But yesterday I had to take my 4yo to the DMV for 2 hours. Gave him the iPad with some shows and honestly? Best parenting decision I made that day. He was content, I got my stuff done, nobody had a meltdown. Sure I limit it most days but sometimes a ...
Started doing freelance copywriting gigs on the weekends and made $2,100 last month. Kids are finally asleep by 9pm now so I've got 2 hours to work before bed. Not huge money but it's covering the daycare increase and honestly it feels good to build something independent. Anyone else dabble in side ...
Seriously. I just sat through a 45-minute status meeting where the same info could've been in a 2-minute Slack message. That's 45 minutes less with my kids before bedtime. And I have to do this THREE times a week. My boss is not a bad guy but he loves meetings. I'm trying not to be "that guy" who co...
Medium rare, good crust, didn't burn it. My 5yo actually ate it without gagging which felt like a win. Cooked it at 450 for like 4 mins per side on a gas grill. Usually I either undercook or absolutely char everything so I'm feeling pretty good about this one. Might've been a fluke but I'm taking it...
Taking the kids on a 6-hour drive to visit grandparents next month and want something that's actually educational, not just a babysitter. We've done the usual suspects (Duolingo Kids, ABCmouse) but looking for fresh stuff. Any recommendations?
Looking for recommendations on apps or tools that help manage the mental load. I use Asana for work projects but everything else is chaos - calendars, mental health stuff, trying to plan when I can actually exercise. My therapist suggested time-blocking but I'm not sure what app to use. Someone ment...
Realizing it's already late August and I want to plan something for fall break. Is anyone doing pumpkin patch trips this year? Trying to find one near Portland that's not completely overrun but also has like, activities for the kids. My 5yo has never been and I want to make it special. Drop your rec...
Want to start a bedtime reading routine with my two youngest, ages 6 and 8. Looking for something with good values, adventure, and characters they can look up to. Not into the modern stuff full of unnecessary agenda. Classic adventure stories, historical fiction, that kind of thing. What are your go...
I do freelance writing on evenings/weekends trying to build a college fund for my 8yo and 5yo. Sounded good in theory—make extra cash, stay sharp, build something for their future. Reality: I'm exhausted, I snap at my kids more, and my wife is basically solo parenting from 8-10pm every night when I'...
My boy is 8 weeks old. Got a genuine, responsive smile this morning while I was making stupid faces at him. I literally teared up at work thinking about it. How is something so small capable of making you feel like your heart is gonna explode? Never thought I'd be that guy but here we are lol
Our 3 month old has had some reflux issues and our pediatrician suggested switching from Similac Advance to Similac Alimentum (the hydrolyzed stuff). It's like triple the price. My wife is worried we're being oversold but the doc seemed pretty confident it would help. Has anyone dealt with this? Di...
This might sound stupid but when my wife is nursing our 5-month-old I sometimes feel jealous? Like she has this bond with him that I can't replicate. I try to be supportive and get him ready for feeds and I do nights with pumped bottles, but there's something about watching them together that makes ...
Why are we renting out entire trampoline parks and hiring professional party planners for a 6yo's birthday? My son asked for pizza and cake in the backyard this year. His friends actually PLAYED together instead of being herded around by someone's mom with a clipboard. Am I cheap or is everyone els...
Building a little obstacle course for my 8yo and his friends. So far I have: - Hurdles made from PVC - Balance beam (2x4 on cinder blocks) - Jump rope section - Monkey bars on the swing set Thinking of adding a cargo net situation but that seems expensive. What else could work? Looking for stuff th...
Running a league with some buddies and one dude had to drop out because of work stuff. We're a fun group, snake draft, PPR, 12 teams, 50 dollar buy in. Season starts in like 3 weeks. If anyone local to the area wants to jump in let me know. We usually do video calls for the draft and it's honestly j...