Kurt D.

Commented on My kid got catfished and I'm still angry

Did you do anything with the account/report it? Or just talk through it with her?

Commented on Quick question - is it normal for 4yo to ask philosophical questions constantly?

My 5yo did the exact same thing and honestly I just started saying 'that's a great question, let's look it up together' and we'd Google it. Sometimes ...

Commented on Does anyone else's kid obsess over weird stuff?

This is actually amazing. Specific interests like that are the foundation for so much learning. Does his teacher think it could become like a real int...

Commented on Anyone else's partner just... different after the baby?

Real talk: ask her if she needs help specifically so she can have time alone WITHOUT the baby. Sometimes partners miss just... existing by themselves....

Commented on Online predator scare - advice needed

Don't do the "we need to have a serious talk" thing that will scare her away from reporting next time. Just casually mention "hey, what you did was ex...

Commented on Review: Court-appointed custody evaluator

3k split is actually reasonable for what you get. We paid almost double because our evaluator had to do like 5 sessions each. Worth it though - saved ...

Commented on My 11yo doesn't want to come to my house anymore and I'm not handling it well

This is rough and I'm sorry. But real talk - screen time limits alone don't usually cause an 11yo to actively not want to come. There's something else...

Commented on Discord safety - what should I actually know?

Honestly? Join the server yourself and lurk. You don't have to be obvious but being present changes behavior. Most server admins are other kids' paren...

Commented on Best educational apps for a restless 6yo?

Have you looked into Dynalytics or Khan Academy Pro? Some ADHD-friendly options are actually pretty solid for building skills while keeping engagement...

Commented on Why did the scarecrow win an award?

Your wife tells you to stop but you know deep down she's laughing too. That's the unspoken agreement we make with our spouses about dad jokes.