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It's supposed to rain all day Saturday and Sunday here in Seattle. My kids are 4, 6, and 8. We've got board games, art supplies, and building blocks.
He's been playing since he was 5 but honestly I wasn't sure if he had the skills. He's not the most athletic kid, kinda awkward, but he loves the game
My in-laws want to get us something expensive for the baby registry and suggested a $300+ video monitor setup (like Nanit or something). We have a bas
I'm 6'3" and the Ergobaby I got doesn't fit right. Strap doesn't sit properly, baby sits too low. Any recommendations for carriers that actually work
This is gonna sound cheesy but I don't care. Our son is 8 weeks old and seeing her with him, the way she responds to his needs, how patient she is eve
RANT WARNING. My wife and I used to have actual conversations that weren't about poop schedules and sleep regressions. We used to go on dates without
He's been taking lessons all summer and today at practice he swam a full length of the pool freestyle without stopping. His instructor was cheering, t
Used up my official "paternity leave" (2 weeks, corporate job, major city). Half that time I was still answering emails because "things came up." Coul
Literally made a joke about socks going missing in the dryer and I started cracking up before I even finished the punchline. My whole family just star
Looking for something that's actually durable and not going to get lost. My 6yo has gone through like 5 lunchboxes in the last year because they're ju
"Yes, you still need to brush your teeth." "Yes, even if you brushed them yesterday." "No, rinsing with water doesn't count." "Because cavities hurt a
4 months ago I posted here about starting freelance copywriting after my kids went to bed. Just hit $800 in revenue this month (admittedly small potat
My ex wants to switch from 50/50 to her having the kids (ages 7 and 10) for the full summer because she's doing this camp director thing. I had plans
My dad called and I told him I've been struggling with anxiety. Instead of just venting and moving on, I actually ASKED if he had time to talk. He dro
So I've been seeing a therapist for about 6 weeks now (took me forever to actually book it) and yesterday something kind of clicked. We were talking a
We decided last year that I'd do Thanksgiving even years and Christmas even years (so this year is hers). That made sense at the time. But my family i
My 14yo has decided she "doesn't want to go to dad's" this weekend and my ex is just... letting her stay. Says I can't force a teenager. But we have a
Prepared for complete chaos - got snacks, sunscreen, water, the whole thing. Surprisingly everyone stayed relatively content the entire time. My 6yo g
I'm genuinely asking—what counts as self-care when you literally cannot be alone for more than 12 minutes? I tried the "take a bath" advice and my 4yo
My 3-month-old is finally on a decent sleep schedule and I'm thinking about getting back to CrossFit like 4x a week. My wife thinks I'm crazy and that