Phil K.

Commented on First day back at work after paternity leave and I'm a mess

I'm 6 months back and honestly? Still think about it constantly but the INTENSITY fades. First month is the worst. You're allowed to be a mess right n...

Commented on Anyone else's partner just... different after the baby?

We went through this and honestly the turning point was when I stopped trying to initiate anything physical and just focused on making sure she got sl...

Commented on Anyone else get irrationally angry at their kids over nothing?

This happens to me too and I realized it's usually when I'm already frustrated about something else - work or my own stuff. Kid does normal kid thing ...

Commented on Anyone else's kid obsessed with watching other people play video games?

This is tough because YouTube is specifically designed to be addictive. 7 hours of Minecraft watching is a lot though. Maybe set a limit but don't eli...

Commented on Gaming with my kids is becoming a thing

Never thought I'd be that dad either but then I realized gaming is just the new way kids bond. You're basically doing what dads did in garages or work...

Commented on Why do we call it parenting when it's actually just controlled chaos?

This is peak 4-year-old energy right here lol. The Spider-Man costume in 75 degree weather absolutely tracks. They live in a completely different real...

Commented on Is it normal to feel resentful about the time commitment?

45 hours + commute + all that is A LOT. And if your wife works significantly less, the assumption that she should handle more of the 'unpaid labor' mi...

Commented on Partner and I fighting more since baby arrived - normal?

You need help, like actual help. Can a grandparent come stay for a week? You both need 6 hour blocks of sleep. The bickering is sleep deprivation talk...

Commented on Just got offered a promotion that would wreck our childcare situation

Don't take the promotion. I'm serious. You already know how much you'll miss and the money won't make up for it. You've got a good situation right now...

Commented on My 7yo finally tied his shoes without asking for help

This is genuinely sweet. Tearing up about shoe-tying is very dad and very valid. He probably worked hard on this.