Oscar D.

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

Owlet is anxiety in app form. Don't do it. You'll be checking it constantly and every fluctuation will send you spiraling. Your MIL means well but it'...

Commented on Communication through kids needs to stop

Have you had a direct conversation with his mom about this? Kids aren't meant to be messengers and it honestly damages them. You guys need to communic...

Commented on Coding camps - worth the money?

$400 for two weeks breaks down to like $40/day which is reasonable for a summer program. Ask them specifically what curriculum they use and whether ki...

Commented on My wife bought me a Traeger and I don't deserve her

This is peak dad energy and I'm here for it. How much have you spent on pellets in the last few weeks?

Commented on My daughter asked why mom's house looks happier than mine

Ask her what would make her room feel 'happier' to her. Like literally ask. It might be something small - better lighting, posters of stuff she likes,...

Commented on When did you let your kid get their first phone?

My 11yo found a way around screen time limits by just restarting the device repeatedly. Kids are weirdly tech-smart about this stuff. The only real so...

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

Rainbow Road victory is no joke. That's an actual accomplishment. Make sure he knows that, even if he's already confident from the paper trophy lol.

Commented on Finally back in the office 2 days a week and honestly it's been amazing

Glad you found what works for you. Honestly the remote thing isn't for everyone and that's fine. 2 days in office sounds like a solid balance.

Commented on Road trip to the Grand Canyon - tips for keeping kids entertained in the car?

We tried the no-screen-at-all approach on a long drive once. Never again lol. Some screens is fine. Your goal is to get there safely and not completel...

Commented on Wife's postpartum recovery is way harder than I expected

Dude yeah, postpartum is BRUTAL and nobody talks about it enough. The bleeding part alone is just... nobody warns you that it's like a 6-week period. ...