Phil C.

Commented on My 8yo asked me to help her practice for her soccer tournament

That "she asked" part is everything. So many parents don't realize the difference between pushing and supporting. You just became her soccer dad inste...

Commented on The Ozark Mountain Dex app for kids - legit or overpriced?

We tried it. Lasted 3 weeks before my 8yo lost interest in the creature and therefore the app. The gamification is cute but it's still basically askin...

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

The Pinterest mom thing is so real - a fully redesigned room FEELS like love to a 10yo even if it wasn't meant that way. Your space can feel like love...

Commented on Question: Does anyone use the Calm app?

Guy above is right - the app is almost irrelevant. I used Insight Timer for free for 6 months, then paid for Calm for 2 months and barely used it. Now...

Commented on Road trip playlist help - 6 hour drive with 3 kids

Stuff You Should Know has some pretty solid episodes for older kids. Not perfect for 7yo but 11yo would probably dig it

Commented on Best budget-friendly art projects?

Save those art request conversations for when she actually runs out instead of buying new stuff constantly. My 6yo thinks markers grow on trees becaus...

Commented on DIY backyard obstacle course - actually worked out great

This is awesome. $35 is nothing and the adjustability piece is genius - different ages running different versions is exactly what we needed to hear. M...

Commented on Paternity leave ending next month and I'm panicking

The 'we can't afford daycare yet' thing is real but also solo parenting an infant all day is unsustainable. Is there family who can help a few days a ...

Commented on Bought a used Traeger grill and zero regrets

Used Traeger for $300 total spend is an absolute steal. Those things hold value crazy well.

Commented on The Ozark Mountain Dex app for kids - legit or overpriced?

Someone in a similar thread said their kid used it for a month then demanded to go back to TikTok anyway. $5/month for a month of peace isn't terrible...