Max R.

Commented on Why does everything have to be so COMPLICATED?

Honest advice: pick ONE resource you trust (your pediatrician, ONE parenting book, one app) and stop Googling. Every source has different advice and t...

Commented on Considering leaving my career - need perspective

I did something similar 5 years ago. Left consulting, took a contract role in tech that pays okay but has actual boundaries. Best decision I made. But...

Commented on Bike trail recommendations for intermediate riders?

Cherry Creek Trail is more paved but Standley Lake loop isn't far and has some nice rolling stuff. Easy drive from Denver too.

Commented on Recommendation: Better Help is not worth it

The glitching app thing is unacceptable honestly. For something you're paying for, the tech should actually work. That's a legitimate complaint.

Commented on What's everyone doing about Discord?

The paranoia is normal but also Discord isn't actually worse than anything else. Just set a ground rule: friends-only, no random DMs, and if anyone ev...

Commented on Kayaking with young kids - safety gear recommendations?

Don't overthink this. Kayaking with kids is great and honestly most local lake places are super safe for beginners. You're not being paranoid, you're ...

Commented on My 7yo finally tied his shoes without asking for help

That's genuinely huge. Shoe-tying is one of those developmental things that sounds small but represents actual independence and persistence. The fact ...

Commented on Bike riding progress with my 6yo

8 weekends is NOT excessive for learning to ride bikes. That's dedication. A lot of people just stick the kid on a bike and hope for the best. Your so...

Commented on Teaching boys to be gentlemen in 2024

My dad taught me the same stuff and honestly it feels like we're swimming upstream right now. But your kids are lucky because these fundamentals don't...

Commented on Owlet Smart Sock 2 - waste of $300 or actually helpful?

Honest answer: we didn't sleep better WITH the Owlet, we were just anxious about different things (like "is the data accurate?"). For second kid we sk...