Ben H.

Commented on Finally organized the garage and it feels amazing

Pegboard is the gateway drug to being that organized dad. Next thing you know you're labeling everything and actually putting tools back where they be...

Commented on Ex using kids as messengers and I'm losing it

I'd talk to your daughter separately and clarify: "Hey, I DID pay for soccer camp, confirmation went to the organization. Sometimes miscommunications ...

Commented on Tried the Headspace app for a month - honest review

Unpopular opinion but if the SOS meditation actually helped you in panic moments, that alone makes the subscription worth it? Rest of it is bonus cont...

Commented on DIY backyard obstacle course - actually worked out great

The adjustability thing is key. So many DIY stuff is one-size-fits-all and then the younger kid gets frustrated or the older kid gets bored. How did y...

Commented on Side hustle while managing two young kids - realistic?

Could you do something super passive that doesn't require active time? Like writing one article a month instead of trying to build a whole thing? Even...

Commented on Successfully navigated introducing new partner to the kids - here's what worked for us

Did you talk to your ex about introducing the girlfriend? Or did she just find out it happened? Curious how you handled that part because that seems l...

Commented on LEGO robotics kit - worth the money or nah?

What does 'into building stuff' look like? Like LEGO architecture sets or actual problem-solving building? Because that matters for robotics interest.

Commented on WINS: My kid quit Fortnite by himself

Okay this gives me hope. My 11yo is already obsessed with skins and cosmetics and I was dreading the next 5 years. So you just... let him keep playing...

Commented on Wife surprised me with a Saturday alone while she took the kids

This is a keeper move. Seriously, if your wife is deliberately giving you unasked-for time off, marry her again.

Commented on Does anyone's 5yo actually get tired at reasonable bedtime?

Okay so the "no screens after 7" thing is good but some kids just need even more downtime. Like no screens after 6:30, quiet activity for 30 minutes, ...