Chris T.

Commented on Had THE TALK with my 11yo and I have questions

The panic about his PEERS knowing is actually hilarious and also like... buddy, yes, literally all of them lol. That's the age where kids are suddenly...

Commented on The feeding argument that broke us (for a day)

The warmer exists because some people prefer it but it's definitely not the best method lol. Your wife was actually giving you good advice and you mad...

Commented on My 6yo is scared of the internet now (and I'm not sure how to feel)

My therapist actually told me I was doing the same thing - leading with fear instead of leading with skills. Shifted to teaching my kid HOW to navigat...

Commented on The loneliness thing is real

I joined a dad group when my oldest was 2 and it genuinely saved my mental health. Just being around guys who understand why you can't stay up past 10...

Commented on First time leaving baby overnight - update

This is good to hear. We're planning to do this same thing in a couple weeks and my wife is terrified. I'm gonna show her this post honestly.

Commented on My daughter asked why mom's house looks happier than mine

Co-parenting with unequal resources is brutal. But the 'happier' descriptor is really about feeling seen, not about the price tag. Could be a good con...

Commented on Switched to a lower-paying job and never looked back

The "you're mean because you're always tired" comment from a 7yo hits different. That's the kind of thing that makes you reevaluate everything. Good o...

Commented on Career pivot at 38 - is it too late?

Also - can you try part-time or freelance consulting first instead of completely switching? Sometimes you can get the schedule flexibility without the...

Commented on Just survived a 5-hour car ride with two kids under 10

The 'set expectations before we left' part is genius. Kids handle things way better when they know what's coming vs just surprising them with a long d...

Commented on Owlet Smart Sock 2 - waste of $300 or actually helpful?

I'm gonna be real - we had it, it made us MORE anxious because now we were obsessing over readings. Returned it after a month. Just do the safe sleep ...