Robert M.

Commented on Kid got his first A on a test

That's awesome, man. Those moments where they show you the paper and their face lights up make all the study sessions worth it. You should be proud of...

Commented on Our baby just smiled and I lost it

That's the stuff right there. Forget the science for a minute and just enjoy that your baby made you happy today. That's what parenting is all about.

Commented on Anyone else terrible at camping cooking?

Dude, campfire cooking is a whole different beast. I've learned to stick with hot dogs and foil packets now - way less that can go wrong when you're t...

Commented on My newborn won't sleep and I'm losing my mind

Man, 3 weeks in is rough. The every 2-3 hour cycle is totally normal but yeah it's brutal. You're doing the right thing with diaper changes - that's h...

Commented on 3 week old won't sleep unless being held

We had this exact phase with our first. It's brutal, I know, but it does pass. Try contact naps in shifts with your partner so you can actually rest. ...

Commented on Back from paternity leave - how do I keep up?

The sleep deprivation is brutal man, I remember that fog when I came back. Those first few weeks just get through them - your baby will eventually set...

Commented on WFH is great until the kids realize you're home

Dude, I feel this so hard. My kids think remote work means I'm just hanging out waiting to play with them all day. Last school closure was rough, had ...

Commented on Is 2 hours of screen time on weekends reasonable?

With a 6 and 9 year old that's not unreasonable at all. Our kids get similar amounts on weekends and we balance it with outdoor stuff the rest of the ...

Commented on How strict should I be about screen time?

Three kids here and I can tell you unlimited access just means unlimited arguing about screen time. Set a boundary that feels right to you and your ki...

Commented on Garage organization is my new obsession

I get it man. I've got glue all over my workbench from craft projects with my daughter and I can never find anything. Three pegboards sounds like heav...