Marcus L.

Commented on PSA: Don't use the dollar tree as your only grocery source

That cereal is ROUGH. I can't tell if it's actually cheaper when you factor in it being inedible though lol

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

The fact that you still want to golf and hang with friends is actually a good sign that it might be burnout rather than depression. Depression usually...

Commented on Educational apps that actually worked

Scratch is incredible but fair warning - my 11yo spent the first month making super simple games and then suddenly understood loops and variables in a...

Commented on Anyone else get intense anxiety before their kids' school events?

Yeah same thing happens to me with assemblies and field days. I'll be sitting there missing the whole thing because I'm worried about looking awkward ...

Commented on Ex using kids as messengers and I'm losing it

Document that you paid (keep the receipt, confirmation email, whatever). Next time she tries this, respond in writing/email so there's a record. And d...

Commented on Best way to grill a steak?

Why would cast iron be cheating? That's literally what it's designed for. Salt and pepper only, let the meat be the star.

Commented on PSA: LEGO Architecture sets are amazing for building projects

The bigger pieces part is key. My kid gets frustrated with fiddly LEGO. This sounds way more chill to build together

Commented on Finally got my oldest off TikTok and I'm genuinely proud

3 weeks is actually really fast for that to stick. Most teens need longer to rewire. How's her anxiety? That usually takes longer than grades to impro...

Commented on Transition days are brutal

You're not failing them. They're dealing with splitting their emotional world between two homes and that's hard for little brains. The fact that they ...

Commented on Quick question - anyone's anxiety worse in winter?

I'm in Minnesota too and can 100% confirm the winter spiral is real. What helped me: getting outside even when it's cold (seriously), light lamp, maki...