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 BumbleBFF for a bit last month but it felt weird, like dating but for friendship? Has anyone had better luck with apps or is there actually a better wa...
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? Because they make up everything!" and he lost it for like 5 minutes. What jokes kill it with your kids? Looking to expand my arsenal before he gets...
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. Full meltdowns over nothing, rude, disrespectful. Is this normal? Are they processing the transition still? Should I mention it to their mom or will she...
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 twitchy without my phone. But we've kept it going and honestly? Yesterday we went to the park, had dinner without anyone looking at a screen, and my kids a...
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 possible since I thought Roblox had parental controls. Turns out I didn't set them up right. She's 11 and honestly pretty innocent about this stuff - s...
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 wear them) - Bribery - Just making him wear them anyway - Different brands He'll wear socks fine. Shoes specifically are the enemy. Do they outgrow ...
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—apparently they're trying to be more flexible with parents. I'm gonna use Wednesdays for the stuff my wife usually handles solo: school pickups, doctor a...
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. I'm not trying to be the "fun parent," I genuinely just have different rules. But I'm worried this inconsistency is messing with them? Or is it actua...
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 reasonable like "can you watch him for an hour so I can shower" and I hear it like she's asking me to climb Mount Everest. Then I snap at her about it. Then I...
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 "poison." I've tried mixing it into casseroles, pasta, rice, you name it. Nothing works. His pediatrician says he's healthy and this phase will pass but it'...
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 it, way less messy than I expected, and honestly way cheaper than those science kit things. We did it three times because they kept asking. If you've ...
My 6yo is absolutely fascinated by garbage trucks. Not in a passing interest way - he wants to learn EVERYTHING about them. We've watched like 30 YouTube videos, checked out books from the library, and he draws them constantly. His teacher says he's fine socially, doing great academically, this is j...
We're looking at the Ergobaby Omni 360 vs the Lillebaby Complete Luxe. Kid will be 2 months when we're doing most carries. Any strong opinions? We want something that works from newborn but doesn't feel like a pain to adjust.
Wednesday and Sunday evenings are honestly the worst. My 6yo gets so clingy and anxious about leaving, and my 4yo sometimes cries in the car for the first 10 minutes. I know it's normal but it KILLS me every time. Like I feel like I'm failing them somehow. Does this get better as they get older? My...
Pretty pumped honestly. Havent played since college and my knees are gonna hate me on Sunday but whatever. Got my glove from my parents house, its not embarrassing right? Its a fathers and kids league so at least my 8 year old will be there watching. Hopefully I dont completely strike out in front o...