Looking into therapy and the co-pays are killing me. $50 per session, they want weekly appointments at minimum. That's $200/month out of pocket and we're not swimming in extra cash. Does anyone have recommendations for sliding scale places in the Denver area? Or is there an app that's actually worth...
We made a simple chart with faces showing different emotions. Before bed we point to how he felt today. Sounds silly but my 3yo has actually SAID "I'm frustrated" instead of just screaming about nothing. It's been like 2 weeks so it's still new but this is the first behavior thing that has legitimat...
Got a note from the teacher that my 10yo is struggling with math. Which okay, fair enough, we'll work on it. But then got comments from two different family members about how "we need to make sure he's studying" like... I'm doing my best? He does his homework, we quiz him, I got him a tutor. At what...
My youngest messed up at school today and I need to set a consequence but I want to do it the right way. I never want my kids to fear me but I need them to understand that actions have consequences. I remember my old man would explain WHY something was wrong, not just yell about it. Anyone have advi...
We drove 6 hours to visit my parents in Portland with our 7 month old daughter yesterday. Sounded like a good idea in theory. Reality: she screamed for literally 2.5 hours straight in the middle. We pulled over at a rest stop near Salem and I just sat in the car holding her while my wife walked aro...
Had to take a moment when it happened yesterday. He's 16 now and I could feel the man he's becoming in that grip. Didn't let him win either, he actually got me fair and square. Told him I was proud of him and we just sat there for a minute. These moments go by too fast fellas. Appreciate what you go...
Quick question - is Fortnite still the thing kids care about? My 9yo wants it and idk if I'm overreacting about the battle pass stuff and in-game purchases. What's the actual concern here?
Just asked my manager about coming in at 7am and leaving by 3:30pm instead of our standard 9-5. Would work better with pickup times and give me actual time with the kids before bedtime. He said he'd "think about it" which usually means no. What have people successfully negotiated? I'm not asking fo...
Remember me? Posted a few months back about how every pickup was a battle - kids crying, mom being cold, general tension. Started doing transition differently. Instead of picking them up right at the house, I started meeting at a coffee shop nearby (mom waits inside, kids come out to me). Gave it tw...
So we got one of those LEGO Architecture sets and I was pumped to build it together. My son did great for the first 10 minutes, then the moment he couldn't find a specific piece he just... shut down. Said it was "too hard" and refused to keep going. I tried to help him problem solve but he got frust...
My 6yo spilled juice this morning and I absolutely lost it. Yelling, the whole thing. She looked terrified and I felt like garbage immediately. This has been happening more often lately - I'll snap over something stupid like toys on the floor or my 3yo not listening the first time. I know it's not ...
Won primary custody of both kids (11 and 8) last month after showing the judge some pretty serious concerns about their mom's living situation and judgment calls. I'm genuinely relieved because I was terrified about their safety. But I STILL feel guilty like I'm the bad guy. Rationally I know this ...
My 5yo will literally eat broccoli if I roast it with enough butter and parmesan but that's IT. Peas? No. Spinach? Absolutely not. Green beans? Would rather starve. I'm not gonna force it but I'm also not trying to raise a kid who only eats beige foods. What have you guys done that actually worked? ...
lol everyone's talking about OurFamilyWizard and CoParently but honestly I just use a shared Google Sheet with my ex. We both have edit access, I color code who has the kids each day in different months, and we add notes about schedule changes. Free, simple, no learning curve. We tried an app once ...
My youngest just started kindergarten. Logically I'm pumped - more free time, she's excited, this is a milestone. But also like... she's not a baby anymore and I'm weirdly grieving that? Is this just me being sentimental or do other dads feel this way too? Not looking for the "cherish every moment...