Dean F.

Commented on Just survived paternity leave - here's what nobody tells you

The zombie weeks are REAL. I took 2 months and the first 2 weeks I questioned everything. By week 4 I genuinely didn't want to go back to work

Commented on Why do we call it parenting when it's actually just controlled chaos?

That Spider-Man moment is exactly why I stopped trying to keep everything tidy. He thought he was a superhero saving the world. Who cares if the fence...

Commented on Wife surprised me with a dad appreciation breakfast

We totally don't talk about this enough. It's easy to get bogged down in the hard stuff but then something like this happens and you remember why you ...

Commented on Road trip with 6yo across CA - apps/entertainment recommendations?

Also just be prepared that even with all the entertainment he might be bored and complain. 6yos don't have great car sitting skills no matter what you...

Commented on Potty training regression - anyone dealing with this?

The chill approach is exactly right. If you make it a big deal he'll make it a bigger deal. Just matter-of-fact cleanup and move on.

Commented on My son's teacher asked why he's so anxious

Has his teacher given you any specifics on WHEN he gets anxious? Like is it transition times, or literally any decision? My daughter was doing the sam...

Commented on Custody swap schedule falling apart - need reality check

Has she explained WHY she needs to pick them up early/late? Or is it just "I can" whenever it suits her mood? That distinction matters because occasio...

Commented on Finally started Lexapro and I'm actually noticing a difference

Huge congrats man, the brain fog thing is SO real and nobody talks about it enough. The fact that you can just... be present in conversations now prob...

Commented on Road trip from Denver to Yellowstone - tips?

That drive is beautiful but long. Recommend stopping in Jackson Hole on the way up - they have a good kids' museum and it breaks up the drive. Plus th...

Commented on Just had the best week at work in months

The part about wanting to finish vs wanting to escape hit me hard. That's the difference between just existing and actually living. Genuinely happy fo...