Pete Y.
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Patio guy. Built the whole thing myself.
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Commented on Just got offered a promotion that would wreck our childcare situation
That's a real tough call. $30k is money but it's not 'ruin family life' money. What does your gut say?
New Dad HQFebruary 22, 20260Commented on Road trip to Denver with kids ages 4, 7, and 10 - logistics question
The 4-year-old is the real issue yeah. My strategy: leave at like 5am so the little one sleeps first 3-4 hours. Pack way more snacks than you think yo...
Weekend MissionsFebruary 21, 20260Commented on 12 year old deleting browser history constantly - red flag?
This could also just be him becoming aware that privacy exists and wanting to establish boundaries, which is actually healthy development. Doesn't nec...
Digital ParentingFebruary 21, 20264Commented on Took baby to Costco and it was a disaster
This is peak new parent energy. The panic, the improvisation, the screaming baby. At least you got a story out of it 😂
New Dad HQFebruary 21, 20260Commented on Why does my lawn look worse every year?
Could be his soil is just better naturally or maybe he's secretly been caring for it more than you think. Some yards are blessed and some are cursed. ...
GeneralFebruary 21, 20260Commented on Screen time limits backfiring - kids sneaking devices
Okay so the sneaking devices thing means your limit is actually stricter than they can accept. 1 hour on weekdays is pretty tight - they're literally ...
Digital ParentingFebruary 21, 20260Commented on Why does everything have to be so COMPLICATED?
The sterilization obsession is crazy too. Like your parents never sterilized anything and we all survived. Room temperature water is fine. Your baby w...
New Dad HQFebruary 21, 20260Commented on iPad at dinner table - am I being unreasonable?
You're not being unreasonable at all. Dinner is family time and the iPad is a distraction. Stick to your guns on this one.
Digital ParentingFebruary 20, 20260Commented on Discord safety question
Screen his friend list and the servers he joins. Don't need to be creepy about it but "sensible 13yos" make dumb decisions around people who are being...
Digital ParentingFebruary 19, 20262Commented on Burnout is real and idk how to fix it
I started doing 10 minute walks. Just around the block. Wife thought I was insane at first but then she got it. Don't even have to go far—just somethi...
Dad Mental HealthFebruary 19, 20265