Dale A.

Commented on Baby Bjorn Mini carrier - worth the hype?

Replying to the timing comment - this is actually important. The Mini isn't great for tiny newborns. But if you're already using a wrap successfully, ...

Commented on Am I the only one who thinks tiktok is actually ruining kids?

You're not alone but also there's a difference between TikTok being addictive (it is) and it ruining kids. Your nephew's anxiety and sleep improving w...

Commented on Discord safety question

The paranoia is warranted but manageable. Think of it like letting him go to a mall - yeah there are sketchy people, but he's not alone and you've tal...

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

The "legs hurt" thing is often code for "I'm uncomfortable but don't know how to say it." When does he say his legs hurt - during warm ups, during scr...

Commented on Celebrating 30 days sober

Seriously proud of you for recognizing it and doing something about it. A lot of dads don't get there. Your family is gonna notice the difference real...

Commented on Discord safety - what should I actually know?

The overbearing parent energy is actually the instinct to monitor. You can ask her to show you how it works, check it occasionally without creeping, a...

Commented on Had the best weekend in months and now feel guilty about it

That guilt is honestly a sign of good mental health, not a problem. You need that time to recharge or you're running on empty constantly. Don't feel b...

Commented on Unpopular opinion: gaming isn't the villain here

The key difference you're describing is ENGAGEMENT though right? Like they're choosing games that require problem-solving vs passive consumption. That...

Commented on Considering circumcision and don't know what to do

The "easier now" argument is kinda manipulative honestly. Yeah it heals faster at newborn stage but it's also not a medical emergency that needs to ha...

Commented on Remote work experiment: 3 weeks in and I'm barely keeping it together

The 7yo's school thing—our elementary started doing this too once they found out I was home Wed-Fri. I literally had to email the PTA and say I could ...