Ed P.

Commented on Successfully navigated introducing new partner to the kids - here's what worked for us

The 7-8 month wait is way more thoughtful than a lot of people do. Most dads I know were introducing new partners like month 2-3 and wondering why the...

Commented on Just survived a 5-hour car ride with two kids under 10

Five hours with two kids under 10 AND only one major meltdown? That's actually impressive. Strategic snacks + low expectations = road trip success app...

Commented on YouTube recommendation filters are useless

The weird creepy animations next to legit kids' content is SO common and YouTube doesn't care. Those AI-generated weird Baby Shark knockoffs are the w...

Commented on PSA: If you haven't tried the LunchBot bento boxes, do yourself a favor

This is the kind of dad hack I actually appreciate. Not complicated, just genuinely makes life easier. Also agree on the waste reduction thing.

Commented on Owlet Smart Sock 2 review (spoiler: don't waste your money)

I feel like Owlet preyed on anxious new parents (which... fair, we're all anxious) but the product doesn't deliver. You'd think for $300 it would actu...

Commented on Does anyone else use Our Family Wizard?

$120/year is annoying but you're right - way cheaper than a lawyer fight. We use it for everything: pickups, medical, expenses, messages. Keeps everyt...

Commented on Court ordered parenting class - worth it or nah?

Honest question though - did the class actually change how you interact with your ex, or just make you aware of patterns you were already doing? Becau...

Commented on Finally got 8yo interested in something besides YouTube

This is genuinely one of the best dad wins I've seen. The fact that he went from "YouTube only" to something physical that takes actual skill and effo...

Commented on Wife surprised me with a dad appreciation breakfast

Did the pancakes actually taste good or were they a little burnt? Either way that's the best breakfast you'll eat all year.

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

Dollar Tree is good for cleaning supplies and paper products but yeah, never their food. Bread especially - it's like they speed-age it or something.