My 5yo has a cleaning scheduled for Tuesday and he's already losing it. We've tried everything—explaining it's no big deal, letting him watch kid-friendly dentist videos, promising rewards. Last appointment he cried the whole time and made it impossible for the hygienist to actually do anything. Do ...
My wife had to stay at the office until 9 PM last night for a deadline and I completely spiraled. Started checking my phone every 30 seconds, couldn't focus on getting the kids to bed, had that weird chest tightness thing. She finally got home and I felt like an idiot for being so wound up over noth...
Need something that: - Blocks stuff automatically (porn, obvious bad sites) - Doesn't feel like I'm spying - Works on phone AND tablet - Isn't a million bucks Tried Apple Screen Time and it feels too basic. Anyone using something that actually works?
My 7yo just started actually wanting to read books instead of me reading to him. He's still very much a beginner but he's asking for books and getting genuinely frustrated when he doesn't know a word instead of just giving up. Should I correct him constantly or just let him work through it? Also are...
Is it just my house or is 5:30-7pm an absolute shitshow? I get home from work, I'm tired, kids are tired, my wife is at her limit from daycare pickup and the whole day. Everyone's hungry and cranky. My 3-year-old melts down over nothing. My 6-year-old wants homework help RIGHT NOW. Dinner isn't read...
Why do people care so much about how other dads dress? I wear cargo shorts and New Balance sneakers because they're comfortable and have pockets. My kids don't care. My wife stopped caring like 8 years ago. The only person judging me is apparently Reddit and TikTok? Ngl that's not motivating me to c...
So many recommendations for tracking sleep, feeding, diaper output, etc. Tried one for a week and it felt like another job. Now I just... trust that if she's eating and pooping she's probably fine? Are we supposed to be more detailed than that or am I being negligent?
Got this REI brand hammock off clearance and it's been a game changer for weekend trips. My boys love it, I love it, we can actually just chill instead of me sitting on a cold rock staring at my kids for 3 hours. Highly recommend if you're into that kind of thing.
Okay so I was skeptical. My brother wouldn't shut up about his Cosori air fryer so I finally caved and bought one. Honestly? Game changer. Made frozen chicken wings last night - 15 mins at 400 degrees and they were better than anything I've deep fried. Less mess, way faster, and it actually tastes b...
Been fighting for this for 18 months. Family court, two lawyers, multiple evaluations. My ex fought me hard on it because she wanted child support. We just got the judge's order last week. 50/50 custody, I pay reduced support based on shared parenting. It's not perfect - they had to move schools wh...
My older brother sent me an article about predators on Discord and I'm genuinely freaked out now. My 12yo is obsessed with gaming and uses Discord to talk to his squad. He *says* it's just his IRL friends but honestly how would I even know? I tried asking him about it directly and he got defensive. ...
We switched to a 2-2-3 schedule last month (been doing 50/50 alternating weeks for 3 years) and I'm honestly not sure if it's better or just different. My 7yo seems less disoriented on transition days, but I feel like I'm never fully "off." Other dads doing this schedule - does it get easier? Right ...
Just had my daughter send handwritten notes for her birthday gifts and the relatives were shocked. Actually shocked. Says something about where we are as a society when basic manners become exceptional. This should be standard not special.
Ngl, if my kids watch 30 minutes of a show before we head out to the park or on a bike ride, they're way more cooperative. Yes, I know the parenting articles say "outdoor time is better" but an hour of stress-free activity beats 3 hours of fighting about going outside. Does anyone else feel like the...
Is this just parenting? My kids are 3, 6, and 9. Even on weekends someone's always up early. I used to sleep till 10 on Saturdays. Now I'd kill for 7am. Not really complaining, just... is this my life now? Do I just accept 6am as my new forever wake up time?