Dante J.

Commented on My dad jokes are getting worse and my wife is NOT happy about it

My wife made me a deal: I get three bad jokes per day and after that she's legally allowed to groan as loudly as she wants. Really changed my joke eco...

Commented on Career pivot at 38 - is it too late?

Do it. I made a similar switch at 40 (went from marketing to teaching) and yeah the money hit hurts but I actually LIKE my life now. Being there for y...

Commented on Got tricked by my 5yo and honestly respect the move

Honestly just made him put the shoes on and go to school. He learned the lesson that hiding shoes doesn't work. Also learned he can't just decide not ...

Commented on Nanit vs Owlet - which camera should I get?

Dude the "dreading this" part - totally normal. We moved ours at 5mo too and first night was rough but honestly after a week it was fine. As for camer...

Commented on 2 month old won't sleep unless held - am I creating a bad habit?

8 weeks is still insanely early. You're not creating a bad habit, your kid is literally just being a baby. They spent 9 months in a warm moving contai...

Commented on LEGO Technic sets - which ones are actually fun to build with kids?

Have you considered the Buggy set? My 10 and 12yo built it and actually played with it for like weeks after. The Technic building is way less tedious ...

Commented on Weird question: does anyone else feel guilty about WANTING to go to work?

This isn't weird and you shouldn't feel guilty. Work being more enjoyable than parenting doesn't make you a bad dad. You can be a good parent AND pref...

Commented on Built a raised garden bed with my 7yo - total disaster but he loved it

Did you actually finish it or is it still half-built in the yard? Not judging, I have like 3 half-finished yard projects. Asking because some of my be...

Commented on Finally back in the office 2 days a week and honestly it's been amazing

This is real. I think people underestimate how much just being around other adults who talk about non-kid stuff helps your brain. You're not weird for...

Commented on Got a new Chromebook for schoolwork and he's already trying to bypass parental controls

Family Link is solid but also not unbreakable if they're motivated. Might be worth having an actual conversation about trust rather than just better t...