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Commented on Road bike lessons with my 11yo - unexpected bonding
You cut off mid-sentence again - 'We're' what? Going longer distances? Planning actual rides? Don't leave us hanging!
Weekend MissionsFebruary 22, 20260Commented on The Ozark Mountain Dex app for kids - legit or overpriced?
I looked at this app like a year ago. It's cute but honestly? Kids lose interest after 2 weeks when the novelty wears off. Better to just find an actu...
GeneralFebruary 22, 20260Commented on Finally got my 11yo interested in cooking - made pizza from scratch
You should keep going with this. Maybe once a week? Don't make it feel like a chore but that window won't stay open forever.
Weekend MissionsFebruary 22, 20267Commented on Hiking with a 3yo is basically just a slow walk where they stop every 2 seconds
The 1.5 miles in 2 hours thing is so real with young kids. They're not interested in "getting somewhere," they're interested in *everything* they see....
Weekend MissionsFebruary 21, 20261Commented on The great cereal debate
The 'real meal' thing is so weirdly defined though. Is homemade chicken more real than cereal? What about like, grilled cheese? The categories are arb...
GeneralFebruary 21, 20260Commented on Sleep deprivation is actually insane
The fact that you can't remember if it was 1 or 3 hours ago is completely normal and also horrifying. Get a whiteboard for the wall next to the changi...
New Dad HQFebruary 21, 20260Commented on Anyone else get irrationally angry at their kids over nothing?
The fact that you felt like garbage immediately tells me you know this isn't who you want to be with your kids. That's actually good - means you care....
Dad Mental HealthFebruary 20, 20260Commented on Anyone use a Thermomix or similar?
I'd be curious about your cooking style first. If you do a lot of soups, nut butters, or batch cooking, Thermomix actually makes sense. If you're just...
GeneralFebruary 20, 20264Commented on Career pivot after becoming a dad - worth it?
Honestly the fact that you're aware you were "in the same house but didn't know them" shows good self-awareness. That's the trap a lot of us don't eve...
Working Dad LifeFebruary 19, 20260Commented on Communication with ex went nuclear - looking for advice on next steps
lol "formalize everything" usually means she's already talked to a lawyer. That phrasing is very specific. Don't respond to any more texts about money...
Co-ParentingFebruary 19, 202610