Omar S.

Commented on Just found out my 6yo has been watching Roblox 'no filter' videos on YouTube

Have you talked to him about WHY he wanted to watch that stuff? Sometimes the curiosity about 'forbidden content' is worse in his head than the actual...

Commented on Bike trail recommendation: Portland area?

Springwater Corridor Trail is perfect for what you're describing - totally flat, no traffic, and about 5 miles one way. Your daughter will love it.

Commented on Parental controls showdown: Apple vs Google vs Amazon

You're dealing with 3 different ecosystems (Apple, Android, Fire) which is a parental controls nightmare. Bark has Android app, iOS app, and Fire app ...

Commented on My parental leave ended and I genuinely don't know how to leave

Try to set up FaceTime breaks at work if you can. Even just 2 min to see his face during lunch makes the separation feel slightly less brutal. And day...

Commented on LEGO robotics kit - worth the money or nah?

$350 is steep but the EV3 holds value. You can resell it for like $200-250 on Facebook Marketplace if he doesn't stick with it. That makes the real co...

Commented on LEGO robotics kit - worth the money or nah?

This is the eternal 10yo question. Here's the thing though: if he's already into Scratch and building, the EV3 might actually stick. It's not like buy...

Commented on My son won't talk about his problems with me anymore

The divorce likely plays into this more than you think. He might be protecting your feelings by not unloading his problems on you, or he might feel li...

Commented on Our parenting app recommendations - pros and cons?

The photo gallery feature is underrated honestly. Being able to quickly share updates about the kids with the other parent without texting is huge. As...

Commented on Quick question: best apps for tracking sick days off?

Real issue is three kids under 8 means you're gonna be burning PTO no matter what. Not much you can do to plan around illness. Better to focus on nego...

Commented on Recommend me coding apps for kids please

Scratch is way better than Code.org if they're not feeling the homework vibe. You can make actual fun games instead of just following tutorials. My 8y...