Dave K.

Commented on The stress is catching up with me

Okay you need to actually address this before it gets worse. Yelling at your 5yo and then crying alone isn't just stress, that's burnout. You need eit...

Commented on Unpopular opinion: Kids' soccer is not that fun to watch

This is actually hilarious because you're completely right but also this is exactly the point of 6-year-old soccer. The organizing and running around ...

Commented on Anyone use those weighted blankets for kids? Honest reviews?

We got one for our anxious 6yo and it genuinely helped. Not magic but noticeable difference within like a week. Took about 2 weeks for him to actually...

Commented on When did EVERYONE get their kids phones?

Talk to his school counselor about whether he's actually the ONLY one. I'd bet money he's not. Kids tend to exaggerate this stuff.

Commented on New app that's actually helping with the chaos

How much is it monthly? That matters for whether it's worth switching from whatever system we're currently half-assing lol

Commented on Wife got me into journaling and I actually hate it less than I thought

Same, my wife got me doing this and I was like 'this is the most woo thing ever' but honestly? It's lowkey therapeutic. Especially for stuff you can't...

Commented on Won free baseball tickets - taking my 9yo to his first major league game

That's such a cool experience to give him man. First major league game is a memory for life.

Commented on Loneliness is hitting hard

The party scene gets old real quick once you have kids. You're not missing out, trust me. Find some other dads in your area, way better hangs.

Commented on Why do I feel guilty when I'm happy?

Omg yes. Had a perfect afternoon last week - all three kids got along, everyone laughed - and I literally thought "okay what disaster am I missing." B...

Commented on The guilt of saying 'ask your mom'

I do this constantly and hate myself every time. "Ask your mom" when I'm clearly just not paying attention. Kid knows the difference between a real re...