Dan M.

Commented on Just dropped $2k on a standing desk and I don't regret it

the programmable presets are worth it alone imo. I have mine set to remind me to stand every 90 minutes and honestly I move so much more now. Post see...

Commented on Started therapy yesterday

Your 8yo noticing and asking about the yelling means he's picking up on the pattern too. Getting help now breaks that cycle before he internalizes "da...

Commented on Paternity leave ending next month and I'm panicking

The stress she's showing already (4 weeks out from daycare coverage) is a sign the reality is hitting her. Having 4 weeks of solo parenting before day...

Commented on The guilt of business travel with littles never goes away

The 6yo crying at drop-off when you travel hits hard. She doesn't have object permanence locked down on a 3-day timescale yet. Will this conference im...

Commented on Quick question - burnout vs depression, how do you tell the difference?

Tech sales + 3 and 8 year old is legitimately one of the most brutal combinations. That job sucks the life out of you and then you come home to two ki...

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

That's amazing and also exhausting 😂 It means he's smart and curious. "That's a great question, what do YOU think?" is your friend here - turns it ba...

Commented on Discord safety - what should I actually know?

At 13 she probably already has a Discord anyway even if you said no, so honestly letting her have one and teaching her safety is better than her hidin...

Commented on Recommendation: Better Help is not worth it

How much more expensive is the Austin therapist vs BetterHelp? Because if it's only like $20-30 more that seems worth it for actual help instead of ge...

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

I did the same thing and had to backtrack. Kid got nervous about everything. Found it helped to watch age-appropriate stuff TOGETHER for a bit and nar...

Commented on Anyone use a Thermomix or similar?

Looked at one for my wife, watched some YouTube videos... honestly a regular food processor + blender does like 90% of what it does. Save the $1500.