Derek P.

Commented on Bike riding progress with my 6yo

Two blocks!! That's awesome. Remember when training wheels seemed like they'd be permanent lol. Congrats to your son.

Commented on My 11yo beat me at chess

This is one of those dad moments where you're supposed to win but losing feels like winning somehow. You raised someone sharp enough to beat you. That...

Commented on Daycare costs are INSANE in Boston

In-home is risky but honestly at those prices it might be worth vetting really thoroughly. Do background checks, ask for references, do surprise visit...

Commented on Road trip with 6yo across CA - apps/entertainment recommendations?

If he's into it at all, get him a travel journal and let him draw/write about what you see along the way. Turns it into an activity not just entertain...

Commented on My kid got catfished and I'm still angry

Honestly this is the nightmare scenario that almost worked out ok because she trusted you enough to tell you. Have you ever actually thanked her for t...

Commented on The loneliness thing is real

The parties thing is rough because you WANT to care about that stuff still but your brain is just too tired to process it anymore. That's not a loss t...

Commented on My son won't talk about his problems with me anymore

Have you asked him directly if there's something going on or if he just doesn't want to talk about stuff? Big difference between depression/something ...

Commented on Why do I get more excited about my kids' snow days than they do?

8 inches is solid sledding weather though. Even if they're not hyped, getting them outside for an hour probably wouldn't kill them? Sometimes parents ...

Commented on FINALLY got the job that doesn't require constant emails after 6pm

Three months in and you haven't gotten that "but actually we need you to be available" email? Lucky. How long were you at your previous place?

Commented on Why does my 7yo cry about everything?

Is he getting enough sleep? Genuinely asking because my kid was a emotional wreck until we realized he wasn't sleeping through the night. Once we fixe...