Idk if this is common knowledge but I just switched to Google Family Link for managing my kids' Android devices and honestly it's so much better than what I was doing before. You can: - Set app-specific time limits (not just total screen time) - See real-time location - Remotely lock the device - ...
Quick rant: why do my kids need 47 different markers when they always use the same 5? And why do the good ones always dry out? And why is there glitter in places glitter has NO BUSINESS BEING. We did a big art project last weekend and I'm still finding construction paper scraps. This is more of a ve...
Been using it for 3 months after my buddy recommended it. Honestly? It's fine. The app works, the custody calendar is clear, and having a "journal" of all communication would theoretically help if stuff went to court. But it's $120/year and ngl I feel like a regular Google Calendar + email does 80% ...
Seriously. $2200/month for my 2-year-old in the DC area. That's more than my car payment, more than our mortgage payment almost, and it's literally the cheapest option near us. I'm doing the math and if we had a third kid, we'd be paying almost $6500/month on daycare alone. How are other people maki...
My 5yo is really into scooters right now but her cheap Walmart one is falling apart after like 3 months. I've heard Razor is the way to go for durability? Has anyone used the Razor A3 or A5 models with younger kids? Worth the $80-100 price tag or should I try something else?
Thinking about grabbing the paid version since we hike pretty regularly now. Is it worth $40/year or am I getting scammed? Do you actually use the offline maps feature?
Thinking about setting something up for my 13yo daughter before she gets more serious about social media. Don't want to be creepy about it but also... yeah. She's getting old enough that I can't just look over her shoulder anymore. Is Bark actually worth the subscription or am I just being paranoid?...
That's an exaggeration but she was COLD to me. Took hours for her to warm up. My wife said she asked about me every day but I guess that wears off. This is my third trip this quarter and I'm starting to think I need to have the hard conversation with my boss about travel expectations. Why am I even ...
I've got two weeks left and I'm genuinely dreading it. I know this makes me sound soft but I've loved being home with my daughter (11 weeks old). Going back to the office feels wrong now. I'm gonna miss watching her during the day and honestly work seems so pointless compared to this. My company is ...
School's 8:30-2:45, my hours are 8-5. Daycare for the gap costs almost as much as school. My 2nd grader just sits in aftercare for 2+ hours 4 days a week doing... nothing mostly. It's so inefficient. We're paying for school + care + my commute gas + work clothes. Would we honestly be worse off if ...
My 13yo got Instagram "just to see what everyone was posting" and within like two weeks she was comparing herself to filter-heavy pics and seemed more anxious. I didn't force her off but we talked about how the algorithm works and she's actually taken a step back. But here's the thing - I don't thin...
Everyone sold me on how great 50/50 is. Equal time, no child support weirdness, fair to everyone. But honestly? It's exhausting. My 11yo has his stuff split between two houses, I'm constantly reorganizing my work schedule, and Tuesday nights I'm making the SAME dinner I made Monday because we had ju...
Quick question - has anyone actually done the "dumb phone for kids" thing or is that just something I read on parenting blogs? Like literally just a basic phone for calling/texting? My 13yo is getting ridiculous with his smart phone and I'm tempted to just... take it away and replace it with somethi...
Real talk. I lose my temper with my kids over stupid stuff like spilled milk or not listening the first time. Then I'm supposed to teach them about patience and self control? I pray about it, I really do, but it's like I keep messing up the same way. How do you guys handle knowing you're not the man...
We use Google Calendar but it's a mess with divorce stuff (custody schedule, handoff days, my work calendar). Wife's new partner is also in the mix sometimes. Looking for something cleaner. Used Cozi before but had it crashed. OurFamilyWizard looks solid but pricey for just scheduling. What's eve...