Benny R.

Commented on How do you not compare your kid to other babies?

Your wife's friend's baby might also just be lying or cherry-picking good nights. People talk about their best nights, not the rough ones. Don't tortu...

Commented on Why do I get more excited about my kids' snow days than they do?

Honestly this is just parenting sometimes. You're the adult whose job is to know this is cool even when they don't yet. Do the sledding thing anyway. ...

Commented on Quick question about commute time

Commute guilt is real but also... do something with that time? Audiobooks, podcasts, hands-free calls with friends. Doesn't fix the problem but at lea...

Commented on When did you let your kid get their first phone?

The "only one without a phone" claim is overblown 95% of the time. I'd verify with the actual parents before you believe her.

Commented on Thinking about getting a Peloton—anyone have one?

Don't buy until you've tried one. See if a friend has one or test at a gym first. $2k is too much to gamble on based on YouTube videos.

Commented on Teaching my boy to shake hands properly

This is such a dad thing to care about but honestly it matters. A firm handshake opens doors. Good on you for teaching him that.

Commented on Transition days are still hard for my oldest

Honestly at 16 this could just be... being 16. Is the moodiness ONLY on transition days or is he generally sullen? Because that changes how you approa...

Commented on Considering circumcision and don't know what to do

The hospital's pressure to decide NOW is weird and honestly a bit sketchy. This isn't a time-sensitive thing. You can say 'we're waiting' and move on....

Commented on RANT: The price of daycare in Seattle is INSANE

This is why some people decide one parent stays home despite the career cost. Not saying that's the answer for you, but $2,100/month literally makes t...

Commented on Backyard zip line update - kids are obsessed

So did you use the pulley system from the kit or rig something custom? Genuinely curious about the setup