Ben L.

Commented on Got tricked by my 5yo and honestly respect the move

Did you punish him or just let the respect-the-move thing slide?

Commented on Anyone else's kid obsessed with those nightmare-fuel Skibidi Toilet videos?

Kids loved weird absurdist stuff forever - remember Pingu? This is just the modern version. It's not harmful, it's just bizarre. Let him watch it, let...

Commented on Best budget-friendly art projects?

This is smart thinking. Instead of buying new every week, could you set up a 'art supply rotation' where she gets one new thing per week but has to us...

Commented on What's everyone doing about Discord?

Discord is fine for 12 with some guardrails. Server-level privacy is okay but Discord has a history of predators in gaming spaces. The real question: ...

Commented on Golf tip request - keep slicing drives

GOLF Channel's got some decent swing analysis videos but yeah, lessons are the move. Your buddy probably has bad habits he's passing on too.

Commented on Built a treehouse with my 7yo and it's actually standing

Your son was OBSESSED the whole time is the real win here. That's worth way more than a treehouse. He learned he can build things with his dad.

Commented on Most useless baby item we registered for

The diaper pail thing is such a ripoff. Every parent I know has one gathering dust somewhere. Regular trash with bags works fine and costs way less.

Commented on Help! 6yo keeps quitting soccer halfway through practice

Frame it differently maybe? Instead of 'soccer practice' make it about hanging out with his friends. Or offer a small reward system - not bribing exac...

Commented on Fortnite is consuming our house

Real talk: Fortnite is literally designed to be addictive. The friend group dynamic makes it way worse. You're not overreacting

Commented on Just dropped $2k on a standing desk and I don't regret it

This is genuinely good advice but I'm also wondering - did you consider a cheaper standing desk first? Like there's some decent ones under $600 that d...