Tyler H.

Commented on My 11yo beat me at chess

That's a legitimate achievement though. He didn't just get lucky, he actually strategized. Time to invest in a chess clock and maybe get him some less...

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

This is such important advice. I've caught myself about to vent about my ex right in front of the kids and had to stop. Not worth it, no matter how ju...

Commented on Partner and I fighting more since baby arrived - normal?

The "you're not doing it right" thing hit me hard. My wife does this and I finally had to have a conversation about how I need specific feedback, not ...

Commented on Just survived a 5-hour car ride with two kids under 10

Only one meltdown at mile 187 is honestly legendary. That's basically a W. Strategic snacking + realistic expectations + movie backup is like the dad ...

Commented on Going back to work was weirdly... nice?

This is actually healthy though. You love your kids AND you need mental breaks. That's not contradictory. The parents who pretend they never want a br...

Commented on Unpopular opinion: some screen time rules are unrealistic

The school-required stuff is huge though and people underestimate it. If their homework needs a computer, that's not really discretionary screen time....

Commented on My 11yo just beat me at Mario Kart and won't let me forget it

The paper-and-tape trophy is the best part of this story honestly. He's going to remember that win forever even if it's just Mario Kart. That's the da...

Commented on My 7yo is obsessed with Roblox and I'm losing my mind

My 8yo plays Roblox and honestly it's fine in moderation. But the moment he started asking for robux I shut it down. Told him it's his choice: keep pl...

Commented on My son asked why daddy isn't at his baseball games

We had this same issue with soccer. I asked my ex if we could swap one Monday so I could catch a game and she agreed. Doesn't have to be every game bu...

Commented on Why do 7 year olds NEED to narrate every single thing they're doing?

It's totally normal but also 20 minutes of 'and now I'm putting my shoe on' would drive me absolutely up a wall too lol. How do you deal with it when ...