So I've been working from home for 8 months now and my daughter is 3. My wife goes back to work next month and we're gonna try keeping her home with me 3 days a week to save on daycare costs. Honestly? I'm terrified. I can barely get through a Zoom call without her screaming in the background. Yest...
Been trying to take my boys (9 and 11) to a real MLB game for like 3 years and finally scored some decent seats for not-insane prices. They're pumped. Camden Yards is supposed to be beautiful. Anyone have any tips for first-timers? What should I know about parking, getting there early, etc? Also low...
My oldest just turned 16 and I swear he was 6 like 5 minutes ago. Everyone tells you this and you don't really get it until suddenly it's real. He's talking about college visits next year. I'm not trying to be sappy but maybe actually show up to stuff? Idk man just hit me weird today.
This is embarrassing but I feel like I spoil my kids more on my weekends. We go to nicer restaurants, I let them get stuff at stores, we do paid activities. My ex pointed out that I'm "trying to buy their love" which made me feel like shit but also... am I? I just want them to have fun when they're ...
Looking to get my toddler outside more on weekends. He can walk about a mile before getting tired, so nothing crazy. Needs to be something scenic enough that I don't completely lose my mind, lol. We're in the San Diego area. Anyone have go-to spots that won't end with me carrying a 35-lb kid for the...
Everyone's got an opinion now. You discipline your kid and suddenly you're old fashioned. You set rules and you're harsh. I'm raising men not trying to win a popularity contest with my own children. We're going back to basics and I don't care who doesn't like it.
Real question: if your kid explodes out of his diaper in the middle of the store, do you just... change him on the floor? In the bathroom? I've heard people say they just leave and go home but that feels extreme. How are people handling this?
We have a 3yo and are considering trying for another. I keep getting wildly different opinions from people. Some say 2 years apart is ideal, some say wait until 4+, some say it doesn't matter. What's been your experience? Any regrets about the spacing you chose? Currently leaning toward waiting til ...
This just started happening last month. He used to be pretty easy going about food. Now he's 'not in the mood' for literally everything - spaghetti, tacos, chicken, rice bowls, pizza (PIZZA!). He'll eat cereal or PB&J all day if I let him. I'm not about to become a short order cook but also don't wa...
Got laid off from my finance job in January. Was a wake-up call honestly. Took some time to think about what I actually wanted instead of just climbing the ladder. Decided to take a role at a smaller company that pays less but offers flexibility and remote work. New job starts next month. My parent...
Been dating Sarah for about 8 months now and things are getting serious. My kids are 6 and 11 (so very different maturity levels). I'm planning to take them to get ice cream next weekend and just... have her there casually. Not making a big deal out of it. My ex isn't happy about it obviously but th...
Taking the kids (7, 9, 11) up Route 1 next month for a week. We want to stop at some cool stuff that's actually interesting for them, not just another Target parking lot. Thinking lighthouses, tide pools, maybe a beach day? Anyone done this route? Best stops that aren't total tourist traps?
And I didn't have a good answer. We were in the car and he just asked "Why are you sad, daddy?" and I froze. I wasn't even thinking about anything specific, just have this low-level depression that sits with me most days. How do you explain that to a 4yo? I just said I was tired but it made me reali...
My son literally cannot put the controller down. We've tried time limits, taking it away, all that stuff. But the second he gets it back he's right back on it for hours. His friends all play so I get why he wants to, but it's driving me insane and he's getting grumpy when we tell him it's time to st...
Okay this is funny but also annoying. My daughter saw some TikTok trend about a certain food being "disgusting" and now refuses to eat it. Showed her the video and she's like "all these people agree so it's gross." I was like sweetie that's not how taste works but also kind of impressed by how much ...