Danny R.

Commented on This weekend I'm attempting pancakes from scratch

Real pancakes aren't that hard honestly. Just don't overmix the batter - that's where most people mess up. Let it be a little lumpy. Flour, eggs, milk...

Commented on When's the right age for a phone? Taking opinions

Get a flip phone if you're worried. Seriously. Calls and texts only. Friends can text him, solves the 'social' issue without TikTok

Commented on Educational apps that actually worked

Has anyone had success with Prodigy getting kids to actually like math? Mine will play it but I'm never sure if he's actually learning or just clickin...

Commented on Why does my 9yo think cereal counts as 'cooking together'?

The fact that he WANTED to cook with you is already a win. Don't worry about his definition of cooking. Some kids won't even ask. Take the Lucky Charm...

Commented on Weird question: does anyone else feel guilty about WANTING to go to work?

Have you talked to your wife about this? Like does she know you genuinely prefer work? Because that might actually be useful information for figuring ...

Commented on Honest take: Paternity leave sucks sometimes

The bonding thing kicks in around month 2-3 when the baby actually recognizes you and smiles at you specifically. Those first two weeks you're kind of...

Commented on Road trip playlist help - 6 hour drive with 3 kids

For 7-12yo definitely try Brains On! podcast - it's actually funny for adults AND covers weird questions kids care about

Commented on Got a new Chromebook for schoolwork and he's already trying to bypass parental controls

Honestly? That resourcefulness is a good sign. He's curious and problem-solving. Obviously you still need the guardrails but I wouldn't shut that down...

Commented on Recommend me coding apps for kids please

The whole reason Code.org felt like homework is because it IS designed like homework. Scratch lets kids be creative which is the fun part.

Commented on Do flexible hours even exist or is that a myth?

Yeah that's not flexible hours, that's being on call. Flexible hours means you leave at 3:30 and they DON'T contact you unless it's actually on fire. ...