Matt D.

Commented on Why does my 8yo think he's a dog?

This is completely normal. Kids this age do weird imaginative stuff all the time. The fact that he does it sometimes doesn't mean anything is wrong. W...

Commented on Communication through kids needs to stop

That's rough on your son. He shouldn't be carrying adult information like that. Direct conversations between you and the mother about custody and fina...

Commented on Celebrating a win - first successful 50/50 week without arguments!

This is what kids need. Not parents who get along perfectly but parents who can work together when it matters. You're doing good by your son.

Commented on Am I the only one who thinks tiktok is actually ruining kids?

I don't think it's the app that's the problem I think it's that kids shouldn't have unlimited access to algorithmic content period. TikTok just happen...

Commented on Why does my 5-year-old wake up at 5am every single day

The fact that he's fine with less sleep and doesn't seem bothered by it is actually different than if he was sleeping poorly and cranky. Worth asking ...

Commented on Back to school anxiety is hitting different this year

The intrusive thought spiral is real and I hate it. Your brain is basically like "here's a .0001% possibility, let's catastrophize it CONSTANTLY" and ...

Commented on My 8yo wrote an apology letter to his sister completely unprompted

Did you like... reward this moment or acknowledge it specifically? Because I feel like that's the kind of thing you want to reinforce without making i...

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

Real talk: does he have friends he wants to see those days? Or activities? Sometimes it's not about you at all, it's about him feeling like he's missi...

Commented on Best educational apps for 6yo during car rides?

This might sound wild but my kids love Kerbal Space Program Mobile - it's actually teaching physics concepts without them realizing. Bit pricy but kep...

Commented on DIY obstacle course in the yard

did you do multiple rounds or different variations each time? i'm thinking about doing similar but wondering if the novelty wears off quickly with the...