Looking to get a better carrier for when we go out. The Baby Bjorn seems simpler but everyone says the Ergobaby is more comfortable for longer periods. We're in NYC so we'll definitely be using it for public transit and walking around a lot. My wife likes the aesthetics of the Bjorn (lol) but I'm mo...
Been dating Sarah for 8 months now and I have my kids (11, 14, 16) this coming weekend. My ex doesn't know about Sarah yet and honestly I've been hesitant to introduce her because my oldest has been through two of my previous relationships and I don't want him rolling his eyes at me again. But Sarah...
I thought I'd miss the freedom. Instead I miss being patient with my own self. Used to be cool when I'd mess up. Now I try to be perfect because I'm teaching someone to live. That pressure is wild. Also I cry at commercials now which never happened before. Dad bod comes with dad emotions apparently.
Not trying to sound like a health influencer but I was drinking like 3-4 Monster/Red Bull a day to keep up and my anxiety was INSANE. Couldn't focus, always jumpy, couldn't sleep even though I was exhausted. Switched to coffee only and within a week I felt so much better. Obviously not a cure-all bu...
I blow up way too easily at my kids and it's getting worse not better. Last week I threw a plate (not at anyone, but still). My 11yo is getting scared of me and that's when I realized this is serious. Been reading about anger management strategies and they all sound dumb - "count to ten" "take a wal...
Scrolling through and saw the treehouse post and got inspired but also paranoid. Before we even think about building anything, what safety measures did people actually put in place? Railings? Harnesses? How high is reasonable for kids? My 8yo is pretty fearless which is both awesome and terrifying f...
Honestly made my whole week. She's 16 and decided she wanted to learn. We spent three hours in the garage and I taught her everything I could about basic car maintenance. Told her a woman should know how to take care of herself and her vehicle. She seemed proud of herself and I was bursting. Sometim...
Got my kids these foam rocket things and tbh expected them to be destroyed in 20 minutes. We've had them for 3 months now and my 6yo and 8yo still want to use them constantly. They're like $15-20, way more active than screen time, and somehow they haven't managed to break them yet. If you're looking...
My 11yo is asking for a phone. He says all his friends have one. I genuinely don't know what the right age is anymore. I was like 15 but times are different. Some of his friends have phones at 9. Is there a consensus on this or are we all just guessing? What did you do and do you regret it?
Got it over the summer thinking the kids would use it constantly. It's November and I think my 9yo has used it like 5 times. Just sitting there taking up space. My 6yo can't reach it properly anyway. If anyone wants it, it's yours lol. Just venting - don't think I'll be making this mistake again. Le...
Been going to a dad's mental health group at our local community center for 2 months now. It's just like 8 of us talking about stress, anxiety, whatever we're dealing with. No one tries to fix anyone else's problems, we just listen. This week a guy talked about struggling with depression and three o...
Want to make sure my kids understand the value of a dollar and that money doesn't grow on trees. Been thinking about having them work for their allowance instead of just handing it over. My parents did that with me and I turned out alright. Any of you doing this? What age did you start and how did y...
My 3yo has been using the toilet for like 6 weeks pretty reliably. Then last week we go to daycare and suddenly we're back to square one. He'll ask for a diaper now. Did we mess something up? Is this normal? His older brother never did this regression thing. Trying not to stress about it but also ve...
Got it on sale for like $45. Never thought I'd be the dad playing music during yard time but honestly? Kids are outside more, I'm outside more, we're all in better moods. Had a impromptu dance party last weekend that went way too hard. If you're on the fence about it, just get it. Best small purcha...
We agreed loosely that ex gets Thanksgiving, I get Christmas, but never put specifics in writing (huge mistake, I know). Now she's asking about Christmas Eve (when kids will open presents) vs Christmas Day (my legally scheduled day). I want the Eve because that's the tradition we had together, but ...