Anyone have experience with this? I'm planning to start in a few weeks when school gets out. Have a big oak tree in the backyard. Thinking maybe 8x8 platform, nothing too crazy. Worried about safety but also want them to have something cool to do besides screens. What permits do I need to check on?
Set it up for my 4yo but there are still some sketchy videos getting through sometimes. Has anyone found better parental controls? Using it on our old iPad as a backup when we need him occupied at appointments and stuff.
My kids are on their tablets like 2-3 hours on weekends. I feel guilty but it gives me time to do stuff around the house and honestly everyone needs a break sometimes right? Whats everyone else doing? Am I screwing them up lol
Over dinner tonight out of nowhere my 8yo just said this. I literally did nothing special today just drove her to soccer and we grabbed ice cream after. Made my whole week honestly. Those random moments hit different.
My daughter is 4 months old and this morning during tummy time she just rolled from her back to her belly. My wife missed it because she was in the kitchen but I got it on video. I must've watched that 30 second clip like 50 times already. I know rolling over is basic stuff but man when it's your ki...
We have it in writing that I get Tuesday and Thursday nights plus every other weekend. She's been texting me at the last minute saying she needs the kids those days because of work stuff, and I keep saying yes because I don't want to be difficult. But now I'm barely seeing them and feeling like I'm ...
Even better, the friend actually laughed. I think I'm finally getting my audience. My wife says that just means the friend has low standards but whatever, I'll take the W.
My ex keeps using our 10yo as a messenger. Like she'll tell him to tell me that child support is late, or that he needs new shoes. I've told her to text me directly but she acts like I'm being difficult. It puts our son in the middle and makes everything awkward. How do other people handle this with...
My 14 year old has been struggling with depression and our split between two houses is making it worse I think. She doesn't want to go to her mom's house some weeks and it creates drama. Her therapist says we need to work together on this but my ex just wants me to force her to go per the custody or...
Took a step back at work because the grind was killing me. Less money, less prestige, but now I'm home for dinner most nights and not checking email at 10pm. My family actually knows who I am again. Some of my coworkers seem to think I'm crazy but I don't regret it. Needed to share this because I kn...
Every time I put my daughter down she cries. I've tried bassinet, crib, different positions, white noise, everything. The only way she sleeps is if I'm holding her. I love her but I also need to sleep and my wife needs help. Pediatrician says it's normal but is there anything that actually helped fo...
Tried a few and they either have so many workarounds or they're so strict my kids can't do their schoolwork. Currently using Apple Screen Time but my 10yo figured out how to request more time and I always say yes because I feel bad. Need something that actually restricts but isn't a pain to manage. ...
We're doing formula because breastfeeding didn't work out. He's almost 3 weeks old and the schedule is all over the place. Sometimes he wants to eat every 2 hours, sometimes 4. I've read so many different feeding guides and they all say something different. Should I be trying to get him on a schedul...
Took way longer than I thought it would but she's solid. Eight feet of work surface, pegboard wall behind it, good lighting. Now I can actually organize my tools instead of just having them scattered everywhere like a maniac. Already planning my next project just so I have an excuse to use it. Wife ...
Guys I'm struggling here. I work in sales and the pressure to do whatever it takes to hit targets is intense. My coworkers are cutting corners and being dishonest with clients and my boss turns a blind eye as long as we bring in money. I want to stand firm on my values but I'm also the breadwinner f...