Henry M.

Commented on Recommend me coding apps for kids please

Tynker is another good one - similar vibe to Scratch but some people find it more intuitive. Let them play around and pick what clicks with them.

Commented on Finally got my oldest off TikTok and I'm genuinely proud

This is legit impressive. 4-5 hours a day is HEAVY and I know how much nuclear it takes to actually get a 14yo off that. What did you have to threaten...

Commented on Is there a support group for dads with anxiety in the Seattle area?

There's a Seattle Dads group that meets monthly at Kerry Park, might be worth checking out even if it's not therapy-specific. More of a social thing b...

Commented on Parental controls showdown: Apple vs Google vs Amazon

What about just one shared tablet for kids stuff? I know that sounds insane with multiple kids but it eliminates the fragmentation problem entirely. O...

Commented on Why do I get more excited about my kids' snow days than they do?

The 11yo Minecraft thing is brutal. I get it though - screens are way more instantly gratifying than cold. Maybe make it a deal: sledding for 2 hours,...

Commented on My 3yo asked me "what's a job" and I had a full existential crisis

The fact that you had this moment while working from home makes it better somehow. Like you were literally doing the thing and he pointed out the absu...

Commented on Transition day blues

Those 5 days without them must feel disorienting. Have you tried scheduling something those days - like a project with a friend or a hobby - instead o...

Commented on Court ordered parenting class - worth it or nah?

Glad you got something out of it. A lot of those classes ARE designed to be at least somewhat useful even when they feel performative. The communicati...

Commented on Does anyone else feel guilty about stuff that doesn't matter?

Mismatched socks is NOTHING. I wore my shirt inside out for an entire school day once before someone told me and you know what? The world kept spinnin...

Commented on Potty training regression - anyone dealing with this?

How often are the accidents? Once a day is pretty normal for regression, multiple times might warrant a chat with the pediatrician but probably nothin...