Andy T.

Commented on Partner and I fighting more since baby arrived - normal?

Real talk: the fighting gets better around month 5-6 when you both get like 15 mins of consecutive sleep. Right now your brains are literally broken f...

Commented on Question: Does anyone use the Calm app?

Calm is fine but also try Headspace or Insight Timer. Insight Timer has a ton of free stuff that's honestly just as good as the paid versions. I use i...

Commented on My 7yo won't stop watching YouTube shorts and I'm losing my mind

YouTube shorts for kids is genuinely designed to be addictive - it's literally TikTok for YouTube. The infinite scroll thing combined with algorithm-p...

Commented on Literally just wanted to vent - transition day anxiety is real

The knot in your chest is real even when everything is fine. Three years and smooth exchanges is huge but that doesn't erase the earlier years. Your n...

Commented on FINALLY got the Lego train table built - kid is obsessed

Did you use the actual LEGO train motor or just track layouts? Because if you add the motor train it's a whole different level of engagement

Commented on Real talk about the postpartum period and relationships

Something that helped us: we actually talked about this BEFORE baby came. Like specifically about what intimacy would look like early on, what we both...

Commented on Seasonal activity ideas for winter in the Midwest?

Ice skating is honestly easier than it sounds - most rinks do beginner lessons and rental skates aren't that expensive. But if you're not into it, the...

Commented on Why do I feel guilty when I'm happy?

I get this. Think it's because parenting is 90% problem-solving so when there's nothing to solve your brain goes "okay but what AM I missing?" Intelle...

Commented on YouTube Kids safety settings - am I being paranoid?

You're not being paranoid - YouTube Kids is way better than regular YouTube but the algorithm can still do weird stuff. Checking watch history regular...

Commented on Finally got my toddler to understand sharing

That possession mode phase is rough but you're handling it right. We've had similar issues and consistency with the rewards really does pay off over t...