Fred J.

Commented on Backyard obstacle course tournament

We do this too and honestly it's filled a gap that screen time used to fill. The kids talk about the tournaments more than anything else. We use: cone...

Commented on Real talk: do you actually enjoy watching your kids' sports?

I feel you but honestly the 8am thing is worth it for how much they love it. The standing in the cold sucks but like, that's the cost of being the dad...

Commented on Communication through kids needs to stop

How did he seem when he told you? That stuff adds weight to a 10 year old that he shouldn't be dealing with.

Commented on Had to delete Fortnite from my 9yo's tablet and I'm bracing for impact

You're not terrible. The crying sucks but that means it was actually affecting his dopamine. Give it 2-3 weeks before you judge yourself - that's when...

Commented on Just got approved for 2 months paternity leave and I'm actually nervous

50+ hour work weeks means you're probably out of practice with like... basic kid stuff. Don't stress. Bottle feeding, diaper changes, nap time - these...

Commented on Finally organized the garage and it feels amazing

Finding the missing drill is the real victory here. That's like $80-150 depending on what you have. The garage organization is just a bonus.

Commented on Just took a 40% pay cut to go part-time and it was the best decision ever

Real question though - does your wife still work full-time? Or did you both negotiate different schedules? Trying to figure out if this is realistic f...

Commented on Screen time limits - what actually works?

The app timers thing is genius AND a loophole at the same time lol. What if you set it so the iPad itself locks, not just the app? Like he can't even ...

Commented on TikTok and my 14yo daughter - where's the line?

The influencer thing is real. My 15yo went through the same phase with those makeup/skincare accounts. What helped was actually watching some videos W...

Commented on The 6pm scramble is real

How many kids are we talking about here? That makes a huge difference. With one kid the 6pm scramble was manageable. With two it became psychological ...