Steve Q.

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 ...

Commented 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...

Commented 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...

Commented 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.'

Commented 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...

Commented 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...

Commented 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...

Commented 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...

Commented 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.

Commented 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*...