Sam Y.

Commented on Anyone else's kid obsessed with the wrong sports?

I'd just let him try it honestly. 45 min isn't that bad and he might lose interest in 2 weeks anyway. At least you'll know you didn't kill something h...

Commented on Seasonal activity ideas for winter in the Midwest?

Winter in the Midwest is rough with kids who want activities. Sledding, ice skating, cross-country skiing (if you rent), snowshoeing if you're outdoor...

Commented on Does anyone's 5yo actually get tired at reasonable bedtime?

Lmao the image of you falling asleep while he vibes to himself is peak dad life. But real talk - if he's not freaking out and you're getting through i...

Commented on My daughter said I'm her favorite parent today

That's awesome. Board game nights are similar for us, those simple moments where they just want to be near you and have fun together. Treasure that.

Commented on Discord safety question

Set up parental controls through Discord's settings. You can't monitor everything but you can restrict some features. Also disable DMs from people he ...

Commented on Took my son to his first baseball game today

Those are the moments right there. Nothing beats seeing your kid's face light up like that. Now you probably have to take him to every game haha.

Commented on Quick question - what age did your kids stop napping?

6yo is right in that transition zone. My oldest dropped naps around 6.5, but it was EXACTLY like your son - totally inconsistent for like 3 months. So...

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

The mustard yellow is the good stuff - that's literally what you want to see with breastfed babies. Once you know that, the stress drops like 80%. The...

Commented on Gaming with my oldest - actually connecting?

This is the way. My kid got into Roblox studio and suddenly he's learning actual programming concepts. I was skeptical too but now I'm the one asking ...

Commented on My 4yo just destroyed my entire work setup

This is why I work with a baby gate setup now. Petty? Maybe. Effective? Absolutely. You could also try a white noise machine in their room during nap ...