Mike F.

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 ...

Commented 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...

Commented 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...

Commented 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.

Commented 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....

Commented 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...

Commented 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...

Commented 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 ...

Commented 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...

Commented 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 ...