Terrence J.

Commented on Started therapy yesterday and I'm already dreading the next session

Don't bail on therapy yet. First sessions are always awkward and weird - you're trying to explain your whole life to a stranger. The fact that somethi...

Commented on Our parenting app recommendations - pros and cons?

We use Talking Parents which is basically designed for exactly this - custody coordination. It's more barebones than 2 Good but the stuff it does, it ...

Commented on Anyone else's kid getting scammed?

Games like this are designed to trick adults too so don't feel bad. I'd use it as a teaching opportunity about how games make money, then lock down th...

Commented on Southern manners aren't dead, just dormant

The barber probably appreciated that more than you know. Those small interactions build a man's character early on. Your boys are learning that respec...

Commented on Wife's postpartum recovery is way harder than I expected

The hormonal swings part - my wife literally cried about a commercial on like day 10. Just knowing it's the hormones and will pass helps but man it wa...

Commented on 4am wake-up thoughts - am I prepared for this?

8 weeks away is not that far. Put the forums down at 4am because they will only spiral you more. Nothing you read at 4am is gonna help, everything you...

Commented on Co-parenting app recommendations?

Tried like 5 different apps. Ended up back on OFW because my ex actually uses it and the integration with both our calendars is worth the clunky inter...

Commented on My ex is using Venmo requests for child support - is that legal?

This is a classic move to try to get more money while acting like you're being selfish. Document every Venmo request. If this goes back to court, thos...

Commented on Lost it on my kids yesterday and feel terrible

Honestly sometimes kids NEED to see that there are actual consequences/emotions to pushing buttons. One yelling moment after years of patience teaches...

Commented on Took baby to Costco and it was a disaster

Real tip: keep a small backup diaper bag in your car at all times. Just a couple diapers, wipes, a small change outfit. Saves you from this exact situ...