Leo R.

Commented on Started therapy yesterday and I'm already dreading the next session

First therapy session nerves are normal. You're basically paying someone to point out your anxiety patterns, which feels bad at first but gets better....

Commented on Took phones away for a week and here's what happened

The fact that your 14yo just... moved on is huge. I think a lot of us assume they'll riot but honestly once the phone detox happens they realize the w...

Commented on Just a humble brag but my toddler said 'please' unprompted today

lol this is the good stuff right here

Commented on Just took a 40% pay cut to go part-time and it was the best decision ever

Real talk though - did you struggle with the identity shift? Like you were the provider for so long and suddenly you're more present than working. No ...

Commented on Is it normal to feel resentful about the time commitment?

This is exactly what I needed to hear. I'm in the same situation - 9 hour days, wife works part-time, and I somehow still end up being the 'default pa...

Commented on My 7yo keeps sneaking YouTube after bedtime

Wait how did a 7yo figure out a password? That's actually impressive and also terrifying.

Commented on Burnout is real and idk how to fix it

lol same here

Commented on Baby poop colors - a visual guide no one prepared me for

This is exactly why I bookmarked the pediatrician's number in my phone browser favorites lol. Called them about 6 times in the first 8 weeks with stup...

Commented on Working from home is a scam when kids are on summer break

The 'dad he's looking at me' is the worst because you can't solve it from a Zoom meeting. There's no winning there.

Commented on Baby finally sleeping in own room!

The 47 times is so real. My wife and I had a whole system - we'd do 10 minute checks, then 15 min, then 20, trying to wean ourselves off. First night ...