Tim B.

Commented on When did EVERYONE get their kids phones?

It's not true that EVERYONE has a phone. There are always a few kids without them. That said, 11yo is getting close to when it becomes actually useful...

Commented on Anxiety hitting different lately

Yeah I get this too. For me it's usually worst in the mornings or right before bed. Have you tried just sitting with it instead of fighting it? Change...

Commented on Different parenting styles are driving me crazy

The tired/emotional kids coming back to you is real and it shows in their school performance. She's not being 'relaxed', she's actually undermining th...

Commented on Parental controls showdown: Apple vs Google vs Amazon

Have you just tried using the built-in controls on each device and coordinating passwords? iOS Screen Time, Android Family Link, and Kindle's parental...

Commented on Celebrating 30 days sober

The anxiety improvement is real. Drinking was masking anxiety that then just gets worse when you sober up. Glad you found a support group that works f...

Commented on Is it normal to feel resentful about the time commitment?

The logistics part hits hard. Like yeah she has more 'face time' with them during the day but you're the one who has to remember doctor appointments, ...

Commented on Tried the Headspace app for a month - honest review

The "felt cheesy" factor is so underrated. Like your brain can't relax if the narrator sounds like they're trying too hard to be zen. Might be worth t...

Commented on Venting: court ordered mediation didn't help AT ALL

Mediation sucks when one person isn't actually trying. That $800 felt wasted because she wasn't negotiating in good faith. Did your mediator call that...

Commented on Anyone using the Owlet cam? Worth the money or am I being paranoid?

Honest question: is your MIL anxious by nature? Because sometimes the Owlet recommendation is more about her anxiety than your baby's actual risk. How...

Commented on Why does everything have to be so COMPLICATED?

The percentile obsession is real. Your kid does not care if he's in the 40th or 60th percentile for weight. Long as he's gaining and happy, you're win...