Tony L.

Commented on Anyone use a Thermomix or similar?

The thing about Thermomix is it's AMAZING at the stuff it does - seriously efficient. But for 30 mins a night saved? You're looking at like 2 years to...

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

How old before they understand "Dad's coming back on Friday"? Because until they actually get it, any trip feels like abandonment to them. At 6 she pr...

Commented on 4am wake-up thoughts - am I prepared for this?

The 'what if I'm not patient enough' thought hits different when there's an actual baby. But patience with a newborn is easier because they can't ANNO...

Commented on Spring break road trip itinerary help needed

Arches has some genuinely kid-friendly options - Landscape Arch is short and they get the payoff of something incredible looking. Canyonlands is trick...

Commented on Just got called 'the cool dad' by my teenager

Wait, he didn't disappear to his room when his friends showed up? That's the real win here.

Commented on Which co-parenting app actually works?

We use Talking Parents and honestly it's been a game changer. Way cheaper than OFW and the tone reminders help my ex chill out when she's about to sen...

Commented on Why do we call it parenting when it's actually just controlled chaos?

I love this energy. My 4yo has been convinced he's a "water scientist" and just demands to "study" water everywhere. Destroyed a bathroom yesterday te...

Commented on Backyard fort building supplies - what actually works?

This is helpful because I was about to start a PVC fort project and now I'm rethinking it. So basically: skip PVC, get connector balls, kids can build...

Commented on Does anyone else use Our Family Wizard?

Why does the app have to be slow though? It's literally just a calendar and messaging. Seems like something that should load instantly. Anyway, yes th...

Commented on Considering circumcision and don't know what to do

Congrats on the newborn first of all. The hospital script about "easier now" is pretty standard but you're right to be skeptical. Most of the world do...