Mike F.
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Friday movie night is sacred. Currently working through Studio Ghibli.
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Commented on Just took a 40% pay cut to go part-time and it was the best decision ever
This is the math nobody teaches you. People hear "40% pay cut" and freak out but ignore the $1000+ in daycare, commute costs, gas, not cooking dinner ...
Working Dad LifeFebruary 22, 20268Commented on Online predator scare - advice needed
Your daughter did absolutely everything right. Seriously - told you immediately, didn't engage with the sketchy person, didn't hide it. You're not fai...
Digital ParentingFebruary 22, 20263Commented on Best budget-friendly weekend activities in Portland metro?
We do a lot of free nature hikes at places like Oxbow Regional Park. Swimming hole in summer, exploration year-round. Parking is cheap ($5) and kids b...
Weekend MissionsFebruary 21, 20261Commented on Custody swap logistics - am I overthinking this?
Only weird if your ex and girlfriend get weird about it. Otherwise you're just being efficient.
Co-ParentingFebruary 21, 20260Commented on Venting: court ordered mediation didn't help AT ALL
This sucks and I'm sorry. Mediation only works if both people want to find common ground. If your ex is just being difficult, mediator can't fix that....
Co-ParentingFebruary 21, 20263Commented on Screen time limits - what actually works?
The earning through chores thing actually works better if you disconnect it from daily stuff. Like he has regular chores period. Screen time is separa...
Digital ParentingFebruary 21, 20260Commented on PSA: LEGO Architecture sets are amazing for building projects
How long did the Colosseum actually take you? Asking because my wife wants to do a 'project' with our 11yo but I need to know if we're looking at 3 we...
Weekend MissionsFebruary 21, 20260Commented on New app that's actually helping with the chaos
Does it integrate with Google Calendar or is it its own separate thing? Asking because we already have calendar chaos and I'm hesitant to add another ...
Working Dad LifeFebruary 21, 20265Commented on Does anyone's 5yo actually get tired at reasonable bedtime?
Some kids just have high energy and don't need as much sleep. My 5yo is the same - he's not overtired or upset, his brain just doesn't shut off as ear...
Dad WinsFebruary 21, 20260Commented on Is there a support group for dads with anxiety in the Seattle area?
I get the anxiety thing man. The 'am I screwing them up' voice in my head is constant. Individual therapy helped me more than a group would have, but ...
Dad Mental HealthFebruary 21, 20268