Frank K.

Commented on YouTube recommendation filters are useless

StampyLonghead and CoComelon are legit good though. The problem is YouTube's recommendation engine will serve basically anything alongside educational...

Commented on Online predator scare - advice needed

13 is the age this stuff ramps up so trust your instinct to be more involved. Not helicopter but aware. She passed the "what do you do" test. Now it's...

Commented on My daughter asked why mom's house looks happier than mine

The 'happier' comment is brutal but it's also helpful data. Instead of guessing what makes a room feel good, involve her in making her space at your p...

Commented on What's fair for Christmas when you have 50/50?

The fact that you and your ex can even discuss this without hostility is huge. Some divorced dads would just compete harder. Props for thinking about ...

Commented on Am I the only one who thinks tiktok is actually ruining kids?

We cut TikTok for our 12yo and honestly the difference in sleep and anxiety was noticeable within a week. Didn't realize how much it was affecting her...

Commented on My daughter asked why mom's house looks happier than mine

You don't have to compete financially but you DO need to compete on the 'this person thought about what I like' level. Doesn't have to be expensive. N...

Commented on Custody swap on Halloween - how do you guys handle it?

If your custody order doesn't specifically address Halloween, you have more flexibility than you think. A lot of parents swap specific holidays rather...

Commented on Started therapy yesterday

The self-awareness here is huge. Most dads don't even ask themselves why they yelled. You did, you got help. That's the whole thing.

Commented on Anyone watching The Bear on Hulu?

The Bear is genuinely great if you like intense stuff. Fair warning though - it gets DARK and the language is pretty heavy. But yeah the kitchen stuff...

Commented on Built a raised garden bed with my 7yo - total disaster but he loved it

This post perfectly captures the gap between YouTube DIY time estimates and reality + kids. But honestly the memories of building it with him are bett...