Anyone else notice that YouTube Kids still sneaks in weird "educational" content that's basically just ads for toys? My 5yo watched 20 minutes of what I thought was a nature show but it was literally just unboxing videos. Is there actually a better platform or are they all kind of the same scam?
Decided to join a parent-kid soccer league with my 6yo because I thought it'd be fun bonding time. Turns out I'm the oldest dad out here and my knees are NOT happy about it. We've had 2 practices and I'm already sore. How are y'all staying in shape for this stuff? Do I just embrace the pain or shoul...
Planning a 10-day trip for summer with kids 5, 8, and 12. Thinking we break it into 2 days driving each direction. Anyone done this route? Looking for good stopping points, kid-friendly campgrounds, and honest advice on whether Yellowstone is worth the hype with young kids or if we should just hit G...
My 8yr old has decided to make a "nature journal" of our backyard. He's filled like 30 pages in two weeks with drawings of bugs and notes about where he found them. It's chaotic and his handwriting is terrible but honestly it's the best thing he's ever done for his own initiative? Anyone else have k...
Our second kid is 3 months old and my wife is paranoid about SIDS (understandable). She's been looking at the Owlet for weeks. I think it's overpriced but if it helps her sleep better maybe it's worth it? Anyone here actually use one? Does it do what they claim or is it just parental anxiety tech?
They've been playing nonstop and finally got good enough to consistently beat me. Part of me is proud and part of me is like wait you're supposed to be little still. Had a whole tournament night with them last weekend and they absolutely demolished me. Getting old I guess lol
I need to vent. Our daughter was doing SO GOOD - sleeping 5-6 hour stretches and we thought we finally had this figured out. Week 16 hits and suddenly she's up every 90 minutes again. I read it's because of cognitive development or whatever but honestly that doesn't help me when I'm running on 3 hou...
So last month I accidentally ordered 4 identical toy sets instead of 1 (didn't notice the quantity box didn't reset on Amazon). Was SO mad at myself. But then I thought... why not just give them to his friends for his birthday party? Didn't cost me anything extra at that point. Turns out it was the...
My company offered 2 weeks paid, which I realize now is pathetic compared to some places, but I took it when our daughter was born in July. Spent the second week just doing baby stuff while my wife rested, and honestly it changed how I think about parenting. When I went back to work, I could tell sh...
dating someone new for about 5 months now (I know, still pretty early). My kids are 6 and 10. When is it appropriate to have her meet them? Their mom got remarried pretty quick after the divorce so they've already gone through that once. Just don't want to mess it up this time around.
My 6yo wouldn't shut up about it at Target so I caved. Tbh it's actually pretty fun? We spent 90 minutes in the backyard yesterday launching foam rockets and he was engaged the whole time. No screen time needed. It's bulky to store but if it keeps him occupied on weekends, worth the $25. Anyone else...
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. Any other ideas for activities that'll keep them occupied and relatively sane? Looking for stuff that doesn't require me to be actively entertaining t...
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. Coach called last night and said he made the All-Star squad for regionals next month. He literally jumped off the couch screaming. I'm so proud of t...
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 basic $40 Amazon one that shows temp and lets us see him. Is the upgrade worth it or is it just parents stressing themselves out watching their kid sleep...
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 for taller guys? Tried the Lillebaby too and had the same issue.