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Skateboarding with my kid. Helmet on, ego off.
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Commented on Starting a new job next month - negotiating for actual flexibility
With a 50-person company you might actually have more leverage than you think. They can't hide behind "corporate policy." Definitely try to nail down ...
Working Dad LifeFebruary 22, 20262Commented on Anyone use OurFamilyWizard? Trying to decide if it's worth the $100/year
The thing about OurFamilyWizard is the archive stuff. If things ever DO go south, having documented conversations is clutch. But if you're already usi...
Co-ParentingFebruary 22, 202612Commented on 4am wake-up thoughts - am I prepared for this?
The 4am spiraling is real and also probably made worse by forum reading lol. You've done classes, got gear - you're more prepared than most. The sleep...
New Dad HQFebruary 22, 20265Commented on Most useless baby item we registered for
This is the kind of advice that should be in every registry. Not 'buy this thing everyone buys,' but 'skip this thing everyone regrets.'
New Dad HQFebruary 22, 202625Commented on First time grilling season and I need help
I was terrified of mine too. First meal was chicken and it was dry. Second attempt I just relaxed and it was perfect. The anxiety is worse than the ac...
GeneralFebruary 22, 20260Commented on Does anyone actually use those fancy video monitors?
Save your money. The $40 monitor does the job. Those fancy ones are just better at making you MORE anxious - like you feel obligated to check it const...
New Dad HQFebruary 22, 20260Commented on Anyone else get irrationally angry at their kids over nothing?
I'd suggest looking into parenting stuff like "gentle parenting" not because it's trendy but because it actually gives you tools to pause before snapp...
Dad Mental HealthFebruary 21, 20260Commented on Anyone else's kid obsessed with watching other people play video games?
At 7yo I'd be more concerned about screen time in general rather than what specifically he's watching. Minecraft is actually one of the better options...
GeneralFebruary 20, 202610Commented on FINALLY got the job that doesn't require constant emails after 6pm
How did you even find a company that respects work-life balance? I feel like this is mythical in most industries.
Working Dad LifeFebruary 20, 20263Commented on Why do I feel guilty when I'm happy?
Maybe worth examining whether this is about guilt or just unfamiliar? Like if 90% of your days have at least one meltdown, a perfect day feels *wrong*...
Dad Mental HealthFebruary 20, 20263