Karl J.

Commented on My 7yo finally tied his shoes without asking for help

These small wins are actually huge for their confidence. He figured it out and now he knows he can learn hard things. That's worth way more than you b...

Commented on Ex using kids as messengers and I'm losing it

Using kids as messengers is textbook coparenting sabotage and honestly it puts your daughter in a terrible position. She thinks you didn't pay when yo...

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

This happened with me and my oldest. Turned out he just wanted to sleep more and have some downtime instead of activities. Adjusted how I structured t...

Commented on Successfully navigated introducing new partner to the kids - here's what worked for us

The 7-8 month wait is solid advice. It's long enough that it's not just 'the new person' but not so long that the kids are getting weird about why the...

Commented on Anyone use those weighted blankets for kids? Honest reviews?

The weight should be about 10% of body weight so for a 7yo that's probably 5-7 lbs depending on size. Don't cheap out on Amazon - look for actual ther...

Commented on Transition day blues

My 4yo cries every time too even though he's fine once we get there. I used to stay and comfort him but realized that made it worse. Now I do a quick ...

Commented on FINALLY got the job that doesn't require constant emails after 6pm

Man I'm jealous. Still waiting for that job. Right now I get Slack notifications at 10pm and it's like a pavlovian anxiety response. The fact that you...

Commented on Finally finished the new Marvel series

I need to find more time for stuff like this. Between the kids and work I barely get to watch anything anymore.

Commented on Pro tip: frozen pizza hacks that saved my week

The fresh basil finish is key. Game changer. Also Pro Tip Pro Tip: use a pizza stone or cast iron instead of the box - crust gets way better

Commented on The struggle of keeping a straight face

That's the struggle for real. You want to encourage them to ask questions but also keep a straight face when they ask weird stuff.