Steve C.

Commented on Is it bad that I let my kid watch YouTube instead of playing with toys sometimes?

20 minutes of peace to make dinner is not a crime lol. That's literally what YouTube is for sometimes

Commented on Dad joke time

Did they at least groan LOUDLY? That's how you know you got 'em.

Commented on Just dropped $2k on a standing desk and I don't regret it

Fully desk is solid but did you try any of the cheaper alternatives first? Genuinely asking because I got a $400 Flexispot and it's held up fine for 3...

Commented on Quick question - anyone's anxiety worse in winter?

Yes. Minnesota winters are the actual worst for this. I do a light therapy lamp starting in September now instead of waiting until January. Also vitam...

Commented on Potty training regression - anyone dealing with this?

Ours went through this for like 2.5 months. Then one day it just... stopped. Didn't do anything special, just time + consistency. You're doing fine.

Commented on Single Dad to Married Guy - Identity Crisis

Six years of that grind and then suddenly the dynamic changes completely. Identity crisis makes total sense. Are you guys working through it okay?

Commented on Why does my 8yo think he's a dog?

My 8yo goes through phases like this too. Doesn't bother me because I figure he's working something out in his brain. As long as he's not being a jerk...

Commented on My 11yo doesn't want to come to my house anymore and I'm not handling it well

The "rather stay home" comment would destroy me too. But I think you need to not take the screen time limit thing at face value. Ask him directly what...

Commented on Wife surprised me with a Saturday alone while she took the kids

Sleeping til 9 without guilt is its own kind of luxury with kids. Glad she did that for you. What did you end up doing besides breakfast and the obvio...

Commented on Quick question - is it normal for 4yo to ask philosophical questions constantly?

My 4yo is the same way and honestly I just lean into it. We have weird philosophical conversations while doing dishes. It's kind of beautiful even whe...