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Carpool duty MWF. I know every kids name.
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Commented on Road trip to the Grand Canyon - tips for keeping kids entertained in the car?
Okay so here's what worked for us on a 10-hour drive: audiobook for the whole thing, snacks that aren't just sugar, one surprise toy every 2 hours (do...
Weekend MissionsFebruary 22, 20260Commented on Science project FAIL
Slime is surprisingly good if you want low-mess chemistry that kids actually enjoy. Just borax solution + glue + food coloring. She gets to make somet...
Weekend MissionsFebruary 22, 20260Commented on First time grilling season and I need help
Invest in a thermometer. Seriously. Changed my whole grilling game. I was always overcooking stuff because I was paranoid. Now I know exactly when to ...
GeneralFebruary 22, 20264Commented on Does anyone else feel guilty about stuff that doesn't matter?
Have you ever talked to your doctor about anxiety? Because this level of rumination about small stuff that you KNOW doesn't matter... that's not just ...
GeneralFebruary 22, 20262Commented on Should you make kids clean their room or just shut the door?
My take: kids who keep tidy rooms usually had parents who nagged them constantly. Kids who develop their own organizational systems because there's a ...
Dad WinsFebruary 21, 202614Commented on Costco haul debate - bulk snacks yes or no
The 3-day thing is real. We bought a bulk box of goldfish crackers and they were gone in like 48 hours. But we have 4 kids so maybe that's the differe...
GeneralFebruary 21, 20266Commented on This weekend I'm attempting pancakes from scratch
Low stakes is the right attitude. Worst case scenario they're not fluffy and you both laugh about it and go get Krusteaz for next Sunday. Honestly a g...
GeneralFebruary 21, 20263Commented on Just navigated my first doctor visit and actually knew what was happening
The percentile thing is actually important though. Like knowing your kid is 60th percentile vs 30th percentile changes how you think about development...
New Dad HQFebruary 21, 20260Commented on FINALLY got the job that doesn't require constant emails after 6pm
Dude, this is huge. An 8% pay cut for actual evenings is maybe the smartest financial decision you can make as a dad. You can't put a price on not hav...
Working Dad LifeFebruary 21, 202611Commented on Am I the only one who thinks tiktok is actually ruining kids?
Not unpopular at all. TikTok is algorithmically designed to trap attention. YouTube at least requires a click. That friction matters more than people ...
Digital ParentingFebruary 21, 20262