Dale J.

Commented on Kayaking with young kids - safety gear recommendations?

Life jackets are non-negotiable yes. Beyond that: helmets aren't really necessary for kayaking but they don't hurt, tethers are good if your 6yo isn't...

Commented on Cooking with a picky 6yo - any ideas?

The problem with "let them pick" advice is that picky kids will pick the same 5 things forever. It doesn't expand their palate, it just reinforces the...

Commented on PSA: Don't badmouth your ex to your kids (even when you're mad)

How did your ex respond to the apology? That takes guts to do and I'm curious if it helped repair things or if there's still tension.

Commented on Anyone using the Owlet cam? Worth the money or am I being paranoid?

The Owlet is one of those things where the reassurance probably costs more than the actual utility. Like yes you'll check it constantly and spiral ove...

Commented on Recommendation: Better Help is not worth it

Missed appointments are unacceptable. That's the bare minimum for therapy. Glad you got out of that

Commented on Just turned down a promotion and I feel weird about it

Did you consider negotiating the travel down? Like what if you said yes but wanted it modified to 1 week/month instead? Sometimes they'll work with yo...

Commented on Switched to a lower-paying job and never looked back

Real question: how is your family reacting to the lifestyle adjustment? Because 20% less is real money. Are they on board or is there tension about it...

Commented on 6 months in and I finally feel like a real dad

Month 4-5 is when it shifts, yeah. That's when they start being an actual person instead of a potato that cries. The reaching-for-you moment is everyt...

Commented on Sleep regression at 4 months - what actually helps?

The thing about 4mo regression is it's actually developmental leaps happening - she's learning stuff and her brain is wiring differently. Doesn't make...

Commented on Best way to grill a steak?

Direct flame all the way for me. There's something about getting a good sear over open fire that just hits different. Cast iron works but it's not the...