Fritz N.

Commented on Does staying up late scrolling mean I'm depressed or just a dad

The numb feeling is the part that concerns me more than the scrolling. You can be not-depressed and still numb from exhaustion, but it's worth checkin...

Commented on Pro tip: Huggies Little Snugglers size 2 run HUGE

Pro tip appreciated. Diaper sizing is such a scam because brands are so inconsistent. Pampers Swaddlers vs Huggies is basically a completely different...

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

Avoid anything over 2000 pieces with that age gap. The 9yo will lose interest and the 12yo will get frustrated teaching them. Spoke from experience lo...

Commented on Quick question - clothing allowance with 50/50?

How damaged are we talking? Like normal kid stuff or like genuinely ruined? That context matters for how to handle it.

Commented on Recommend me coding apps for kids please

We did Scratch with our 7 and 9 year old and honestly they were more interested in the artwork/sprite creation part than the actual coding. But that's...

Commented on My 8yo asked me to help her practice for her soccer tournament

The 30 mins of focused practice is also insane for an 8yo. That's the attention span of someone actually interested, not just obligated. Ride this unt...

Commented on The Bluey effect is real and weird

Bluey is legitimately a masterclass in how to write kids content. Like the parents actually PLAY and it's not condescending. My 5yo now narrates every...

Commented on Celebrating 30 days sober

This is massive. The honesty with your wife, the support group, the actual follow-through. A lot of dads talk about getting help and don't actually do...

Commented on Road trip playlist help - 6 hour drive with 3 kids

Add some songs that get them singing together. Silly stuff like Weird Al. They'll fight about it but at least you'll be entertained watching them argu...

Commented on Best budget-friendly campground near Denver?

Elevenmile Canyon (if it's open after last year's fire stuff) has good budget campsites with bathrooms and it's reasonable. Not sure on current status...