Consulting Dads

Its been a few years, but I still remember being absolutely shocked when I heard a parent tell me she actively teaches her kids to lie to get ahead in life. I've since concluded that this is more the result o… more

Moving to US with wife and toddler, both of us are working. Will keep nanny, but what else can we do to make life easier with limited support.

We tested positive for pregnancy this past weekend for our first baby. 31M and a little nervous/scared about this new beginning. I’m looking for:

- Books to read to learn about parenting and/or being a new parent
- Finance opt… more

How much do you all pay for health insurance, and how big is your family? I’m moving down from Canada and want to get an idea about what we’ll be paying. I know it varies by employer.

I’ve got a spou… more

Does your family use meal services? Which one(s)? Wife and I both work consulting hours and are always scrambling to prep dinner for 2 young kids

Dad to be in 6 months, in NYC. Would love any advice on how i can best use this time to prepare across all dimensions but especially when it comes to financials. Thank you!

How does my 4 year old eat the same portions as I do at breakfast?

Advice needed: Had a pretty lousy couple of years and I feel like I’m broken. These days I have a very short fuse and get totally triggered over the smallest things. I hate that I can’t seem to recove… more

New dad here. Joined consulting a little over a year ago. How do you manage the long hours at work and also make time for your child and family?. Appreciate some tips here. I felt that i wasnt there f… more

We are trying for another baby and I’m exhausted. Fitting in seggs whilst being a parent is so much harder and tiring than before (so same as everything basically).

My daughter (17 months) just started hating the bath out of nowhere. She used to love bath up until a week ago then something flipped. Screaming. Trying to stand up. Etc. Anyone dealt with this?

Dads, what do people contribute annually to your kid's 529? Have a two year old and have no idea what contribute level is sensible.

What do y’all think about Minecraft? Part of me thinks it’s like legos and I’d happily let my kids play legos all day, but it’s also a video game and I want to keep reasonable limits on screen time. … more

Hearing my wife chase the two old around the house makes me almost glad to be back at work. Work is a lot less challenging than parenting 😂

Does anyone use specific materials to teach math, science, English, etc for kids. Right now kids are in kg and pre k.
I want to spend about an hour or two a day with them and teaching is probably a goo… more

My 1+yo is going to start daycare soon for the first time. Any tips on how to manage the transition? Specifically, any pov on whether to start off doing half days/alternate days or just go all in?

What tools do you all use to manage your family calendars? As the kids get older it feels like there is so much to start keeping track of.

My 14 month child loves their pacifier and can only sleep if they have one. Any tips for weening? Worried we’re in for some long nights

Spring break recommendation with the child 3 year old. Something beachy and kid friendly is much appreciated. Ok to take up to 4-5 hour flight from Atlanta.

How often do your kids use play sets? And at what age did they start using it a lot? I have an 18 month old and my wife is starting to talk play set. We have a pretty small fenced in yard but enough s… more

Does anyone have any recommendations for online math tutors for 8th grade?

Give your kid(s) a hug and tell them you love them. On Thursday, I was walking down my stairs holding my 8month old daughter when my foot slipped on the step, I fell on my back, and I lost control of … more

All of our appliances are starting to hit their end of life. Need a new dryer (prob should get a washer too), new vacuum, and new oven/range. We will prob be in our current home for another 2-3 years (maybe longer) and will need to lea… more

How do you maintain a close relationship with your wife once kids enter the picture so when they eventually leave the nest you don’t feel like you’re living with a stranger? People suggest frequent da… more

So my kids wrote to Santa for Xmas. I figured they’d received some generic letter back. Instead we received a package from “The North Pole” but addressed from “USPS Operation Santa.” It came with a pe… more

Hi dads! I’m thinking of opening up a daycare. Doing some market research… what matters the most to you in selecting a daycare? What would make you switch to one daycare over your current one? Thank y… more

I’m living in the UK, but my dream is to be able to spend some time working from other countries every year (i.e., 3/4 months from Spain or from France.)
My partner thinks it would never be possible to accom… more

Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁
Celebrating on Christmas Eve (family is Norwegian).
My daughter is almost 2 and is loving Christmas. I can’t believe someone as ugly as me made something this beautiful and perfect… more

Besides workout and sleep, what things especially foods and supplements have helped your immunity against cold and flu?
Tired of the double whammy of kid getting sick from daycare every month and then … more

Going back to work in a few weeks and planning to hire a nanny for our three month old. How much are you guys paying your over-the-table nanny in NYC? Trying to benchmark

My wife and I are going to start trying for a second baby in the new year. Is it dumb to also explore a new job? There are some good openings at MBB and Alix. I’m in UK and the paternity leave policy … more

OK, what are your last-minute Christmas gift ideas for your spouse “from” the kids? Mine are big enough to have their own ideas but also swamped with school work before the break and haven’t generate… more

After loosening a pregnancy to a birth defect earlier this year, my wife seems to just be starting to grieve. She’s experiencing serious anxiety and having trouble sleeping consistently the last ~6 we… more

Do you guys / your wives use a meal service to save time? We used to use Sunbasket fresh and ready but cost got crazy. Any recs like this that are cheaper and still good quality?

I have a 6 week old girl and been exploring postpartum for dads. I get unreasonably angry at her for doing baby things. Feels like something is wrong with me. It’s 100% on me, and I’ve never been an a… more

Just started at Amazon and trying to decide on an health insurance plan. We’re trying for our first baby and want to pick a plan that will work best to cover the delivery costs. What numbers should I … more

Starting 529s. Will be doing Ohio’s for all three kids. Any advice is appreciated.

Scheduled a staycation with the wife this week. Daughter spiked 106 fever and son threw up down MY shirt last night…

How do you know of your current daycare is the best option for your kid/s? In this DFW market, we’re paying in the higher range, they have live cameras, they have a curriculum, etc. This is our first … more

How I deeply wish it wasn’t unsafe to put a weighted blanket on your baby to help them get to sleep