**What I'm dealing with:** - 50+ hour weeks at work - Two kids (8 and 5) - Trying to be present and helpful at home - Haven't slept well in months - Snapped at my kids twice this week over stupid stuff - Can't remember the last time I did something for myself My manager wants me to take on another ...
I keep seeing these ads for the Dyson cordless vacuums and my house feels like we're constantly cleaning up goldfish crumbs and dirt the kids drag in. My wife swears by our old Shark but we've had it for like 5 years now. Has anyone actually owned a Dyson and used it for a normal family with kids? O...
Has anyone else noticed that YouTube Kids recommendations have gotten WEIRD? My 5yo was watching some perfectly innocent toy unboxing video and then it recommended some creepy 3D animation that was definitely not kid-appropriate. I've now blocked about half the channels we used to watch. I switched...
Looking to pick up maybe $500-800/month extra. Kids are 7, 4, and 2 - so evenings are chaotic but doable after bedtime. Considering: freelance writing, tutoring online, or maybe Instacart/DoorDash type stuff. The tutoring appeals to me most (only worked til like 8pm, still home) but writing feels...
Was in a traditional corporate management role making decent money but totally inflexible. Switched to industrial equipment sales 6 months ago and it's been a total mind shift. Pay is actually better (commission based), hours are way more flexible - I have some days where I'm in the office and some...
Called them 'dinosaur food' and told her she needed to get strong like a T-Rex. She demolished a plate of broccoli in like 3 minutes. My wife is mad because now I'm responsible for coming up with new dinosaur facts every meal but honestly worth it.
My son's friend just got diagnosed with cancer and he's asking me why God would let that happen. I gave him the Sunday school answer about how God has a plan but even as I said it I knew that wasn't going to cut it for him. He's 11 and he deserves a real answer. How do you guys handle these conversa...
I know everyone complains about their kids getting up at 5am but ngl I kind of love it? My 6yo wakes up early and we have like an hour before the chaos starts. We're just quiet together, maybe eat breakfast, maybe just hang out. It's become my favorite part of the day. My wife thinks I'm insane but ...
Baby arriving in 3 weeks and I've watched like 5 videos on proper newborn holding technique. My hands still feel too big and clumsy. Is this something that just clicks when the baby arrives or should I be practicing on something now? Feeling a bit ridiculous asking this but my wife keeps joking that...
So my 14yo has gone full TikTok addict. She's on it constantly, and now she's trying to become a "content creator" which basically means filming herself lip syncing for 6 hours a day. I've set screen time limits but she just works around them. I'm worried about the algorithm stuff, the comparison tr...
My daughter is 4 now and I'm actually starting to feel like myself again, just like a dad version. Joined a basketball league, reconnected with old friends, found a little time to work on projects. It's not the same as before and honestly I don't want it to be. But I was starting to think I was gone...
Our boy is 6 weeks and he's got serious gas/reflux issues. We're currently using Enfamil but he's clearly uncomfortable. Pediatrician said we could try a few different types before going prescription. Anyone had success with Similac Pro-Total Comfort or the Gerber Gentle? I know every baby is differ...
UPDATE: A few months ago I posted about struggling with anger around bedtime routines with my 5yo. Started doing breathing exercises and honestly? Game changer. I'm not perfect but I've maybe had 2 real blow-ups instead of like 10. My kid even asked me yesterday why I was being "so nice" which gutte...
Our 11-month-old got his first real cold last week and watching him struggle to breathe through his nose while trying to eat was the worst. Got a Levoit humidifier (about $40) and the difference is NIGHT and day. He sleeps better, breathes better, wakes up less. If you have a winter baby or live som...
My wife wants to exclusively breastfeed if possible but also wants to maintain her sanity and have breaks. We're thinking combination feeding. But I keep seeing stuff online about nipple confusion and supply issues, then other parents saying those are myths. This is our first and we're trying to mak...