Built this from stuff we had laying around - hula hoops, pool noodles taped to chairs as a limbo bar, cones, a jump rope course. My kids did it for like an hour straight on a random Tuesday afternoon when they were going insane inside. Took me maybe 20 minutes to set up. Now they want me to make a '...

I'm not complaining because it's wholesome but my 5yo has watched every episode like 47 times. He wants to play Bluey games constantly now. Ngl some of those games are actually fun? The pool episode hits different when you're the one pretending to be the shark. My wife keeps asking why he watches it...

So my son's been stalling bedtime like crazy lately. We've tried the whole routine thing - bath, stories, white noise machine, whatever. His older sister (10) is fine, but this kid just keeps coming out with "one more question" or "I need water" or "my pillow is too warm." Bedtime is supposed to be ...

I know everyone says chore charts don't work but honestly ours has been solid for about 3 months now. Nothing fancy - just a piece of paper on the fridge with basic stuff like 'unload dishwasher' and 'pick up room' with checkboxes. Kids (8 and 11) actually do it without constant reminding. Rewards a...

Started doing these weekly science experiments with my 6yo from a subscription box (KiwiCo - worth it btw) and omg. Last Saturday we made a volcano with baking soda and vinegar. Sounds basic but the way her face lit up when it erupted? Unreal. We're already planning next weekend's experiment. She's...

Spent like 8 months telling myself I didn't need meds, just needed to sleep more or exercise or whatever. Finally broke down and talked to my doctor at my annual physical. Been on an SSRI for 3 weeks now and the difference is wild. Not euphoric or anything—just like, I can handle things without my c...

Okay so context: I literally just gave him a PB&J for lunch and we built a blanket fort. My wife taught him to read, helps with homework, does all the real stuff. But apparently PB&J + fort = favorite parent. I'm riding this high for the next 3 months minimum.

Does anyone else watch what their kids are watching on YouTube Kids? I check the history like daily but I still get weird vibes from some of the recommended stuff. My 5yo watched something about slime that turned into an ad for some sketchy game. How closely do you monitor?

Looking to set up monitoring in the nursery once we move our 5 month old into his own room (dreading this btw). I keep seeing Nanit and Owlet recommended. Does anyone have experience with both? Mainly care about video quality and being able to check in when I'm at work. Not really into all the "slee...

Had a rough day at work. Came home and my 7yo spilled juice on the couch and I just... went off. Not physically, but yelling. His face. I hate that I did that. He didn't deserve that reaction. I apologized and tried to explain I was stressed but how do you un-ring that bell? Sometimes I feel like I'...

I know everyone says new parents don't sleep but like... nobody really prepares you for how it actually *feels*. My daughter is 7 weeks old and I genuinely can't remember the last time I slept more than 90 minutes in a row. I'm not even tired anymore, I'm just... numb? And then I get angry at stupid...

So my son basically needs to be held to sleep. The second I put him down in the bassinet he wakes up crying. My wife keeps saying it's normal but I'm exhausted and worried I'm doing something wrong. We tried the "wait 5 mins before picking him up" thing but he just escalates. Anyone else dealing wit...

Didn't think he'd be into it but we're on season 4 now and we watch an episode together almost every night. It's become our thing and honestly I'm loving having something to bond over. He quotes Michael Scott constantly now which is both hilarious and annoying lol. Anyone else have shows that got th...

This might sound weird but I feel so isolated. I'm with my kids all day, my wife every night, coworkers all day at work. But I don't have actual friendships anymore? Most of my buddies drifted off when the kids came and I don't have the energy to rebuild stuff. My dad and I don't talk much. So I'm j...

Work has been insane (I'm in tech sales), kids are 3 and 8, and I feel completely drained. But is that just normal dad burnout or is something deeper happening? I don't have major depressive symptoms like loss of interest in things I like - I still want to golf, still want to hang with friends. But ...