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Commented on Quick question - what age did your kids stop napping?

honestly you might be losing the nap but you're gaining something else - he'll be able to do more stuff with you without the nap schedule dictating yo...

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

4 month sleep regression is REAL and it sucks. Ours lasted like 6 weeks. Some things that actually helped us: contact naps during the day (I know, not...

Commented on First laugh at 4 months and I'm not okay

The stupid faces thing is peak dad life. It's the simplest moments that just destroy you emotionally. Four months and she's already got you wrapped ar...

Commented on Road bike lessons with my 11yo - unexpected bonding

Road biking with your 11yo hits different than a lot of activities because you're literally riding TOGETHER. Not watching from the sidelines, not bein...

Commented on The chicken nugget empire has spoken

I respect this energy. My kid rejected every cereal except one brand and now that's just the cereal we buy. Sometimes you just accept your kids' prefe...

Commented on How do you guys handle the new girlfriend/boyfriend conversation

This is tough. I'd say at 8 your son can probably understand the situation better. Keep it simple and positive. The 5 year old might need more reassur...

Commented on Transition days are still hard for my oldest

My oldest (14) does the same thing. The pattern I noticed is he acts withdrawn until something breaks the ice - like watching a show together or worki...

Commented on Built a raised garden bed with my 7yo - total disaster but he loved it

How many pilot holes did you actually need? Because I feel like the answer is always "way more than the video said." Also those splinter crises are wo...

Commented on Had THE TALK with my 11yo and I have questions

The 'do kids at school know about this?' question is sending me 😂 He's realizing his entire grade probably has had the conversation at this point and...

Commented on Fitbit + Google Home = managing my stress (barely)

Not stupid at all. Using data to understand your own stress patterns is exactly what this stuff is for. The reminder to leave at 5:45 is way smarter t...