Thomas H.

Commented on Transition days are the WORST

Have you tried doing something with them right after pickup instead of going straight home? Like a walk or ice cream? Sometimes breaking up the transi...

Commented on Anyone else have a 5yo that refuses socks?

Is she refusing because she hates socks or because she likes having control over her clothing? If it's the second, letting her pick might solve it. If...

Commented on Best budget-friendly weekend activities in Portland metro?

Powell's Books is free to walk around and the kids section is huge. My 7yo spends like 45 mins just browsing. Coffee shop inside so you can actually r...

Commented on Just navigated my first doctor visit and actually knew what was happening

That leveled up feeling is real though. Once you start actually understanding the medical stuff instead of just being there, you can actually co-paren...

Commented on Question about child support and new custody split

Don't try to DIY this even if it seems simple. Family court in Texas has specific filing requirements and if you mess up the paperwork it costs way mo...

Commented on Quick question: Guilt about staying longer at office to avoid rush hour?

It's not terrible but it's also not ideal to make it a habit. That said, if you genuinely need decompression time to be a better parent for the next 3...

Commented on Am I the only one who thinks tiktok is actually ruining kids?

The 15-second thing is the killer. That's short enough that your brain doesn't get satisfied so you keep scrolling forever. Instagram Reels and YouTub...

Commented on Teaching boys to be gentlemen in 2024

Door opening seems small but it teaches courtesy and awareness. Kids notice patterns. If your boy opens doors for his mom and teachers, he's learning ...

Commented on Baby Bjorn Mini carrier - worth the hype?

Portland = yes get a decent carrier. But the Bjorn Mini might be overkill depending on how long you're wearing baby. If it's 30-60 mins at a time, the...

Commented on My son won't talk about his problems with me anymore

3 years post-divorce and still struggling to connect. That's real. But pushing him to talk will make it worse. Sometimes you just have to be present a...