Consulting Dads

What has your kid done that has made you proud? My little guy read a book outloud to me for the first time last night and I can't stop smiling about it.

How do you deal with a child (4-5 y.o.) who is acting out, presumably out of jealousy for a younger sibling?

Need some dad help!
Kid is 13 months, crawling, and acts like a wild animal(gets that from his mother of course). He loves to crawl around, but it’s nearly impossible to keep him out of everything 24/7. What… more

Concerned that my 2.5year old is a little behind developmentally in his speech; saying a few words but not putting sentences together. Otherwise mostly fine in other developmental areas, perhaps a little immature… more

Okay dads, let's hear it.... what's your best dad joke?

My wife is leaving me and our 2 under 2 for 5 days to go on a work trip Thu-Mon. We have a nanny for weekdays but dreading the weekend and mornings when they both wake up around the same time. First t… more

Your Worst Travel Story… Mine, got dropped off at the wrong airport and I kept looking for my mystery gate. Worst part, I was in my home town 🤦🏽‍♂️

I borrowed some money from my father to buy my house. I agreed to pay him a monthly amount along with an increase every year. Along with any money received from bonuses. I’ve been able to pay monthly … more

Looking for sleep-deprivation techniques (yes you read that write).

With two kids, I'm exhausted by the time they go to bed and can't do my second shift which I need to. Coffee seems to have s… more

Good luck to all the New York parents out there who have an unneeded week off school this week…

Just found out kiddo number 2 is on the way. Need to prepare for switching to man on man defense, sell our home, find a new place to live, and try to get promoted all in the next 6-7 months. This shou… more

Anyone else have a pregnant wife and a dog that hates them? My dog seems to think I’m a threat to my wife now and it’s a bummer.

Hello consulting dads,
How much time do you spend on average with your kids during the week and weekend?
Also, do you set dedicated time-slots per day / in the week so u don t forget. Finally, do you ha… more

For those who did a vasectomy, did you and your wife ever consider her doing an IUD or implant or ring? Any of you double up on contraception methods to be extra safe? The thought of having an unexpec… more

How much of your children's lives do you share on social media? I'm okay with posting family photos and what not, but some of my friends/colleagues seem to document their every day. My wife wa… more

So my wife seems overwhelmed and kinda depressed of late. Second kid is 6 months old now and we have another toddler. She talks to a therapist and I help out as much as I can - cooking, cleaning laund… more

Looking for destination recommendations in the US for babymoon. Would you suggest flying or choosing a destination within a reasonable driving distance (am based in NYC)?

Toddler's first Valentine's day at daycare. Should we get Valentines for the class? Any ideas? Anything special for the teachers?

Any software coding boot camps for 8-10 yrs old. Books, apps or Online classroom would be ideal.

Anyone been to Vegas on vacation before? I’m hearing it’d be safe to go with my wife and toddler but I just need some extra confirmation we won’t run into strippers at every turn (you can probably tel… more

How likely are more layoffs before this year ends? Just wondering, with all the tech layoffs in news. I’m starting to get a little anxious/worried regarding job security… Should we be concerned? I’m s… more

Alright hockey fans, my son is about to turn 3 and I’d love to take him to a hockey game at MSG next season. How young is too young? Tix are expensive so don’t want to be leaving at the first intermis… more

How many of you factored in your career to your decision to have kids. We're debating whether now is the right time or if we should be a little further along in our careers first.

First on the way, debating starting a job hunt. Is it worth it or should I stick it out, go through PAT leave, look after?

Have a 4 yo girl and looking for some technique tips on doing a bush wee. Do you teach them to squat solo? Hold them in the air and if so on what position? How do you avoid dribble down legs? Gotta sa… more

Unscientific poll for parents of 3-5 year olds: how long does bedtime last in your house?

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At what age did you become a dad, and did you feel prepared?

Planning to visit San Francisco for 4th July weekend. What activities I can plan for kids in SF area. Also I am thinking to fly to Yellowstone or drive from SF to San Diego to enjoy Pacific coastal hi… more

Pre-KG Kiddo came home with a yellow stamp for the first time. Emailed his teacher and found that he ignored her directions and went to play with his toys instead.

I think I taught him this when I ignored him to … more

Been thinking a lot about financial planning lately - Is there anything we can be doing beyond funding 529s for kids? I'm not self-employed or have a business to start funding a Roth IRA in their … more

Was at a big firm for most of my career, traveling weekly. Was platinum for a moment in 2017 on AA, United and Delta at the same time. Then in 2018 I switch to a small, minimal travel firm when my fir… more

Currently, I have an HDHP with Anthem where I contribute to an HSA account. My wife and I just had a new born. I’m curious to know what other people do w… more

Wife is sick with stomach bug and 3 yo down with fever and cold. The house is literally melting down. How do I block and tackle? Any words of wisdom

Hey fellow dads - son is 4 months old and has a solid sleeping schedule of sleeping for 4 hours straight and then waking up every hour. At least once or twice when he wakes up he’ll be up for 30 mins … more

Being a single dad has always been tough, but it's getting even harder now that my daughter is old enough to have some after school activities and get into sports. My time is stretched so far betw… more

So, we’ve got a new baby in the house, and no one’s sleeping right now. I’m amazed that I have the courage to even continue trying to work on this little sleep.

Hi all! I’m new here. My wife is expecting our first baby this month. She’s actually due on Valentine’s Day. We’re excited, but I’m trying to get my head in the game with what to expect as far as bala… more

Seeking advice here - my 4yo has been a well behaved kid till now (occasional tantrums, sure, but overall I consider myself lucky). The last week he has been acting out big time. Throwing perfectly go… more