Pete A.

Commented on Started therapy and wow

That's great man. A lot of us guys are raised to think we don't need therapy but honestly it can be really helpful. Glad you gave it a shot.

Commented on Our attempt at cooking together was a disaster lol

This is exactly what happens and also why it's kind of perfect? Like yeah it was chaos but those are the memories they'll actually remember - not the ...

Commented on Bike trail recommendations for intermediate riders?

Bear Creek trail system is your answer. Marshall Mesa loop is perfect for that skill level and the views are solid. 6.5 miles, some decent climbs but ...

Commented on My 6yo finally tied his shoes without me hovering

The journey matters more than the milestone honestly. Those 6 months of practicing and patience is what made you a better dad. Your wife will understa...

Commented on Anyone else's partner just... different after the baby?

This is normal but also worth talking about directly. Not in a 'why don't you want me' way but like 'I notice you seem overwhelmed and I'm here, how c...

Commented on Question: Best way to handle kid's obsession with TikTok?

The Ring Light request is your cue that this is becoming identity stuff. Not the end of the world but yeah, you should have some boundaries. Doesn't m...

Commented on Tried the Headspace app for a month - honest review

The SOS panic meditation is genuinely useful though. Like if it helped you even twice, that's probably worth something even if the sleep stuff felt me...

Commented on Bottle feeding question for the group

Honestly most babies are fine with room temp once they're a few weeks in. We started warm then gradually went cooler and never had issues. Do what fee...

Commented on Finally got my toddler to understand sharing

The reward chart approach is solid. My kid responds so much better to visual progress than just hearing me say "good job." Glad daycare is seeing the ...

Commented on Anyone else's kid refuse to go down the slide anymore?

The blanket trick is cute but might be reinforcing that slides are scary since you're treating it like she needs extra protection. What if you just le...