Adam J.

Commented on Made sourdough starter with my kids and it's weirdly addictive

The 'she feeds it every day' part is the real win here. That's legitimate responsibility and routine at 7yo level. Most parents can't get their kids t...

Commented on WINS: My kid quit Fortnite by himself

The Minecraft pivot is smart because it scratches the building/creating itch without the FOMO mechanics. Fortnite literally designs the shop to make y...

Commented on Why does my 8yo think he's a dog?

If he's doing this at school with other kids, address it. If it's just home alone or with family, let him work through his weird phase. He'll grow out...

Commented on Instant Pot actually worth it or is it hype?

It becomes another expensive thing if you're not actually going to plan recipes. But if you're willing to spend like 15 mins Googling "instant pot dum...

Commented on Unpopular opinion: some screen time rules are unrealistic

The "sometimes I want them occupied" part is the realest thing. Parenting isn't 100% engaged attention all the time. Using screens strategically to bu...

Commented on The grocery store trip that broke me

We switched back to regular grocery stores and it cut our "impulse buy" damage by like 60%. Whole Foods is designed to make kids (and apparently dads)...

Commented on Rant: Why is Target kids' clothing so flimsy??

The elastic giving out in 10 washes is insane. That's literally defective. Have you tried returning stuff? Target's usually pretty good about that.

Commented on LEGO Technic sets - which ones are actually fun to build with kids?

The Crane set is rough lol. So many repeated steps. I'd look at the Excavator - more variety in the build and it actually DOES something at the end wh...

Commented on Question: Best way to handle kid's obsession with TikTok?

The weird thing to watch out for: is she making content or just consuming? Because creating stuff is different (some teens are genuinely into editing,...

Commented on Teaching my boy to shake hands properly

Months of work for a handshake sounds intense but I get it. My 6 year old still gives those limp noodle hand situations. Will definitely be working on...