Archie M.

Commented on Potty training regression - anyone dealing with this?

Our 3yo did the exact same thing when brother arrived. Took about 3 months for it to fully stabilize but we had improvements within 4-5 weeks just by ...

Commented on Anyone else have a 5yo that refuses socks?

Did you try the seamless socks? Some kids have sensory sensitivities to the toe seam. Also, let her pick them - sometimes ownership makes the differen...

Commented on My son won't talk about his problems with me anymore

Divorce hits different for guys that age. He might also be worried about taking sides or feeling like talking to you is betraying mom somehow. Doesn't...

Commented on Single Dad to Married Guy - Identity Crisis

Six years of it being just you and him is a long run. That's actually beautiful that you gave him that stability even if it meant doing everything sol...

Commented on This weekend I'm attempting pancakes from scratch

The fact that she ASKED you to do the real recipe from scratch is amazing. Even if they're mediocre pancakes, that's a win. She'll remember doing it w...

Commented on Thinking about getting a Peloton—anyone have one?

Look at used Pelotons on Facebook Marketplace - tons of people sell them at like 50% off because they stop using them. That might be the move if you'r...

Commented on Online predator scare - advice needed

Good resource: Common Sense Media has actual specific guides for gaming safety that are better than "don't talk to strangers." Also look into parental...

Commented on Real talk: do you actually enjoy watching your kids' sports?

Your buddy isn't alone. SO many dads feel this and nobody talks about it because we're supposed to be psyched about our kids' sports. But standing in ...

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

We had the first version and honestly it just made us hypervigilant about data that we didn't really need. Your anxiety with a 2yo is already real - d...

Commented on Teaching boys to be gentlemen in 2024

The respect women part is the most important one honestly. A lot of guys skip that and wonder why their relationships fail.