Been thinking about getting OurFamilyWizard or Coparently to handle all the schedule stuff and messages instead of texting my ex directly. Seems like it would reduce arguments and keep everything documented. Anyone using these? Do they actually help or just make things feel more robotic?
I've been watching a ton of YouTube videos about building stuff like cutting boards and small tables. Looks really therapeutic honestly. But when I started pricing out tools and a decent workbench it got expensive fast. Like $2k+ to get started properly. Anyone here do woodworking? Is it worth the i...
My 10 year old has been begging to play Minecraft with his friends after school. I want him to have social time but I'm worried about homework not getting done and bedtime slipping. Right now I'm saying weekends only but he thinks that's totally unfair. Other kids get to play during the week apparen...
This is driving me crazy. My kids wake up and immediately ask for the iPad. They want YouTube, TikTok, games, you name it. If I say no they lose their minds. My wife thinks I'm being too strict but I'm seeing articles about social media destroying kids' mental health and I don't want that for ours. ...
Looking for advice on the best parental control setup. My daughter got a tablet for her birthday and I want to let her use it for educational stuff and some games but I'm paranoid about her accidentally clicking on something sketchy or stumbling onto inappropriate content. Using Apple's built in con...
My son is 3 weeks old and I feel like a zombie. My wife is breastfeeding so I'm trying to help with everything else but there's just constantly something. Diaper changes, laundry, trying to sleep when the baby sleeps but my brain won't shut off. When does it get easier? Everyone says it goes so fast...
Anyone else dealing with this? My ex keeps texting asking to swap pickup times last minute. Like I'll have plans and she'll say she can't do Friday anymore, needs Wednesday instead. I'm trying to be flexible for the kids but it's making it impossible to plan anything. How do you guys handle this wit...
Been using Our Family Wizard for a few months now and honestly it's saved us from so much drama. Ex can't go off on tangents, everything is documented for the lawyer if needed, and the tone is just more professional. Cost me like $100 a year but worth every penny. Anyone else use something like this...
First time dad here, our little guy is 3 days old and we're bottle feeding. The hospital said 1-2 oz every 2-3 hours but he seems hungry after that. Is it normal? Don't want to overfeed him but also don't want him starving. Any guidance from guys who've been through this?
Got the new pool table in last weekend and oh man it feels good to have a space that's just mine. Nothing crazy, just a pool table, some bar stools, a mini fridge, and a big TV for the games. My son already wants to learn how to play which is awesome. The hardest part was convincing my wife I needed...
Thinking about taking the kids out to the lake next month. Haven't fished seriously in like 10 years but I miss it. Don't want to spend a ton on new gear since I'm rusty. What's a good beginner friendly setup that won't break the bank? Live in the midwest if that matters for what fish are actually a...
We're trying to work out child support without going back to court because it would cost a fortune. But every number I propose she says it's not enough. I make decent money but I also have bills, a car payment, and she's got the house equity from when we split assets. My lawyer says I should offer X...
My 4 year old watches YouTube Kids for maybe 45 minutes a day while I make dinner or do laundry. It's all stuff like Bluey and educational channels. The app is supposed to be curated and safe but every time I see him on there I get anxious that somehow he's gonna see something weird. Anyone else dea...
Taking 3 days off work next month to hit some courses with the boys. Looking for somewhere within 4-5 hour drive from Chicago with decent courses and maybe some good restaurants nearby. Price isn't the biggest deal but would like to keep it reasonable. Anyone done a golf trip recently? What did you ...
Been working on adding a deck to the back of the house all summer. Dug holes, set posts, laid boards, built railings. It's done. Took way longer than I thought it would and I spent way more money than I budgeted but it looks solid. Family had our first dinner out there last night. Totally worth it. ...