Raj P.

Commented on Hiking with kids for the first time

Two miles is perfect for that age range, snacks and frequent breaks are your friends. My twins are 4 and I learned the hard way that they get hangry f...

Commented on Loneliness is hitting different now that I'm older

This is real talk right here. Between the kids and work it's easy to look up and realize you haven't actually hung out with anyone in months. You're n...

Commented on Anyone else's kids obsessed with that one show?

Same boat here man. My 4 and 6 year old are obsessed. The fact that I'm not pulling my hair out watching it for the hundredth time says everything abo...

Commented on From going out 5 nights a week to basically never leaving the house

Man, I feel this one hard. I'm only a few months in with my first and already realizing those bar nights aren't calling to me like they used to. Sound...

Commented on First night home with newborn and we're a complete disaster

First night home is brutal, man. You're not a disaster, you're just exhausted. That feeling passes quick though - by week two you'll have some rhythm....

Commented on Baby won't sleep unless being held, am I screwing this up?

You're not screwing up at all, this is totally normal at three weeks. My arms have been tired for two years now but honestly those early days holding ...

Commented on The time my 4 year old roasted me

Four year olds don't hold back! I'd take that as motivation to either get better at cooking or embrace the burnt offerings as your signature style.

Commented on Finally started therapy and wow

That's huge, man. Took me a long time to realize the same thing. Therapy has been a game changer for dealing with everything that built up over the ye...

Commented on Depression making it hard to be present for my kids

The fact that you're still showing up and making breakfast tells me you're not as checked out as you feel right now. Depression lies to us about how w...

Commented on Caught my son helping a kid who was being bullied

Standing up for someone like that takes real guts at that age. You should be proud, and it sounds like he's got a good heart in there.