Lucas

Commented on Why is my 7 year old obsessed with anime now

My oldest got obsessed with anime too and honestly, I just leaned into it. Now we watch together and I actually get it. Let him draw, maybe grab him a...

Commented on Son doesn't want to come to my house anymore

At 14 he's probably got a million things pulling his attention. Instead of taking it personal, figure out what actually interests him now and build ti...

Commented on When did your baby start tracking objects with their eyes?

Almost 2 months and already tracking. Before you know it he'll be grabbing stuff and then rolling over. This first year goes by crazy fast so soak it ...

Commented on Son won't sleep unless I'm holding him. Is this normal at 3 weeks?

We used a contact nap schedule - I'd hold him for his naps and my wife would get a break, then we'd switch. Sounds counterintuitive but it actually he...

Commented on Exhausted. Newborn at night, work all day. Help.

You're not alone. That newborn-plus-work combo is legitimately one of the hardest things I've done. 4 months though means you might be getting close t...

Commented on What I miss most about being the old me

That's awesome about 8 months sober. The missing the ease part is real and honest. But you're probably gaining way more than you're missing - being pr...

Commented on Took my 4 year old on his first real hike

This is awesome. We've done 12 national parks so far and every single one started with that same worry. You're building a memory he'll remember foreve...

Commented on Teaching My Son to Shake a Man's Hand Properly

Good move getting ahead of this. At 12 he's at that age where he might have to shake hands with coaches, teachers, relatives. Firm grip, eye contact, ...

Commented on Took my 4 year old on his first real hike

That nervous energy is real. First time I took my kid on a trail I kept thinking about all the ways something could go wrong. But honestly they're way...

Commented on Daycare costs are insane, considering having my wife stay home

Have you factored in how long the daycare costs though? Once they start school it drops a ton. Also if your wife stays home, she's out of the job mark...