Reggie K.

Commented on My oldest asked me what my job actually does and I couldn't explain it

Financial systems auditing? Just tell him you're like a detective but for money. Kids get that. "You find the bad guys who steal money." Problem solve...

Commented on Anyone else have a 5yo that refuses socks?

Letting her go barefoot in controlled situations (inside, summer) might actually help more than forcing socks. She might get more interested in them o...

Commented on Road trip with 6yo across CA - apps/entertainment recommendations?

For a 10-hour drive with a 6yo, audiobooks are honestly your best bet. We did Harry Potter #1 and my kid was completely absorbed. iPad is the backup p...

Commented on Quick question - burnout vs depression, how do you tell the difference?

Tech sales is insane for burnout though. The constant pressure, the metrics, the emails - that alone would drain anyone. Add kids ages 3 and 8 and you...

Commented on Back to school anxiety is hitting different this year

Honestly this is so common among parents that the fact you're self-aware about the irrationality is like, the sign you're handling it better than you ...

Commented on Gaming With My Kid Changed Everything

That's awesome. What games are you guys playing together? Always looking for recommendations that work for different age groups.

Commented on My 3yo asked me "what's a job" and I had a full existential crisis

Did you end up giving him an answer? Or just let him go back to blocks and sit with your thoughts?

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

The juice spill snapping is real. I did the same thing with spilled milk last month and my 5yo literally flinched. The guilt ate me alive. Been trying...

Commented on My 11yo doesn't want to come to my house anymore and I'm not handling it well

11 is a brutal age for divorced parents. He's old enough to have opinions but young enough that he feels bad for having them. The fact that he told hi...

Commented on Does anyone actually use the Headspace for meditation?

question - when you say the kids stuff is great, are they actually meditating or just sitting quiet for 5 mins? my daughter sits there but i have no i...