Jay H.

Commented on Bonding with newborn is harder than I expected

At 8 months you're still in the fog of it all. Once he starts responding more and recognizing you specifically, that's when something clicks. Give it ...

Commented on Anyone else just watch the same shows over and over?

I totally get this. With four kids running around, rewatching shows is one of the few ways I can actually relax without needing to check something new...

Commented on YouTube kids is kind of the worst

YouTube Kids algorithm is rough, I've definitely had those moments. We ended up going with a curated playlist approach instead of letting it auto play...

Commented on What's a reasonable amount of screen time for a 10 year old?

An hour seems reasonable to me if homework is done, but every kid is different. The key is probably that you two get on the same page first so your ki...

Commented on Decided to tithe even though money is tight and man am I stressed

That takes real courage and conviction. Money is always tight when you have kids but there's something that shifts when you actually commit to it inst...

Commented on Does anyone else's kid watch weird YouTube stuff that makes no sense

Dude, my 5 year old does the exact same thing with those satisfying video compilations. I don't totally get it either but at least she's not asking me...

Commented on Fortnite is destroying my house

The skipping dinner thing would have sent me over the edge too. We use gaming as a reward after homework and chores are done, not before. Might be wor...

Commented on What are you guys watching right now?

Ted Lasso is perfect for that tired dad sweet spot. I've been doing the same thing - something that doesn't demand all your mental energy after a long...

Commented on Why did the dad go to the baseball game?

The stolen base line never gets old and apparently your kid confirmed it still hits just right. Mission accomplished.

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