Jerome S.

Commented on Recommendation: Better Help is not worth it

Anyone reading this - if online therapy, try Open Path or similar instead of BetterHelp. Better match system

Commented on First day back at work after paternity leave and I'm a mess

The wet diaper anxiety is real. I was doing the same thing - asking my wife to send me pics of the diaper count like I was tracking national security....

Commented on Leading by example, not just words

The waiter example is perfect. I've noticed my oldest started being way more patient with his younger brother after watching me be patient with servic...

Commented on Backyard obstacle course tournament

This is legitimately amazing parenting. You're building community AND teaching competition AND sportsmanship without it feeling like a lesson.

Commented on Recommendation: Cozmo robot is absolutely worth it

Cozmo is legit. My kid played with it for like a month then moved on but it was actually clever programming. Not just a toy robot, feels like it has p...

Commented on Built a treehouse with my 7yo and it's actually standing

400 bucks and it's actually standing is honestly impressive. Most DIY projects cost double that and fall over. How high did you go?

Commented on Unpopular opinion: some iPad time is fine

Hot take but valid. The issue isn't iPad time, it's using screens as a substitute for everything else. Sounds like yours are getting actual variety.

Commented on Science project FAIL

Ouch on the dish soap in the eye situation. That's the moment you realize 'cool science experiment' can pivot to 'trip to urgent care' real fast.

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

The splinter crisis every 30 seconds is so real. That part where kids get one tiny splinter and act like they've been impaled is universal. But the fa...

Commented on Prayer before bed changed everything

How long before you noticed a real difference? My wife mentioned wanting to try this but I wasn't sure if it would actually matter or feel awkward at ...