Tom E.

Commented on The guilt of business travel with littles never goes away

The career thing is important and your job pays well for a reason - probably because you're good at it and the conference matters. But I'd talk to you...

Commented on Kayaking with young kids - safety gear recommendations?

One thing people forget: kids need to practice falling in and getting back in while wearing a jacket. Do that in super shallow water first so they kno...

Commented on Career pivot at 38 - is it too late?

Real talk though - teaching is NOT less stressful, just different. You'll trade burnout from meetings/deadlines for burnout from grading papers at mid...

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

"I don't know but let's think about it together" is a perfect answer. You don't need to have all the answers. Just be willing to wonder with him.

Commented on Unpopular opinion: some screen time rules are unrealistic

You're not wrong but I do think the TikTok algorithm is actually pretty bad for young brains? Not the screen time itself but the designed-to-be-addict...

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

Have you tried getting outside more even when it's cold? I know it sounds stupid but 20 minutes outside in daylight (even gray daylight) helped more t...

Commented on My 6yo finally tied his shoes without me hovering

Bro this IS a big deal. Shoe tying is genuinely hard for kids and the fine motor skill + remembering the steps + executing it consistently? That's leg...

Commented on Science project FAIL

Try crystal growing instead. You literally just mix borax and hot water in a jar, let it sit overnight, and boom - crystals. No foam explosions, no sc...

Commented on Daycare costs are INSANE in Boston

Boston is ridiculous for this. We looked at moving there for a job and when we saw daycare costs we immediately said no. The salary bump didn't even c...

Commented on Just want to brag that I didn't lose it today

This IS huge actually. Most parents yell in that situation. You did the hardest part which is catching yourself.