Consulting Dads

Has anyone been able to purchase the Elvie double or Willow mobile breast pumps through insurance? If so, how did you go about doing this? It seems like insurance only has manual and traditional plug-… more

I’m worried about going to work on Monday. I returned from my paternity leave 2 weeks before the holidays, but didn’t really have to do real work. Now I know I need to kick it into high gear, but I’m … more

🎇What’s your biggest win from 2021?

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2nd child coming H1-22. 1st will be few months away from 4yrs by then. Is xc60 big enough for 2 car seats and 3 adults? Person in middle seat will be slim frame. Presume BMW X1 / Audi Q3 will be even … more

🎄How do you plan to recharge over the holiday? Are you taking time off? Do you plan to reset or rest at all before the New Year?

Drop your plans or ideas below! 👇

We are in need of a car and due to a growing family, 2 kiddos now would be thrilled with another, we are looking at 3-row SUVs. Does anyone have thoughts/opinions on the telluride vs xc90?

What do your little ones address you and baby’s mom? How did you decide on what to be called 😁

In this mind boggling dilemma on whether I want to be called Dad, Dadda, Popz, papa for the rest of my li… more

Expecting our first and I'm nowhere near as informed as I should be. Would deeply appreciate any websites, books, etc I can read to get prepared and educated?

Recommend me some slippers? Something with a light sole suitable for stepping outside or a quick errand, but not too thick / fuzzy inside?

Just had my first, question is, will i ever sleep again 🤤😴?

When my wife goes grocery shopping for something that I thought would take 20 mins, but is gone for over an hour, I tend to think “We’ll this is it. She’s left us. The kids were terrible and she’s gon… more

Wrapping up 2021...

Do you have any reflections on this year? Biggest takeaways? How will you close it out?

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Anyone have experience with the SNOO bassinet? Pros/cons? Thinking of renting one but super pricey would love to hear from those who’ve used it

I screwed up and set up Dependent Care FSAs with my mine and my wife’s respective employers contributing $5000 EACH this year (rather than $5000 total for a married couple filing jointly). I know the … more

What is an appropriate holiday gift amount (or %) for care-givers at your kid's daycare?

My wife turns me down for sex on some occasions, and I accept it and move on. Tonight she wants to have sex (on her period) and flipped a shit bc I said I didn’t want to. I know this is an off topic p… more

Is private K-12 worth it for your kids? I grew up in an average public school system, went to a top 20 party school for college, and have turned out okay so far. Have the opportunity to send my kid to… more

Ok dads, help me out. Anyone recently evaluate phone carriers? I’ve been on AT&T for over 15 years but am finally itching to switch as my ol’ 20% corporate discount is finally and truly useless.

☝️What's your best hard-earned advice for someone interviewing, job seeking, or negotiating a salary?

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How do you teach a 4 yo when they start to lie?

Today, my kid quickly put his lunch back into his box when his teachers turned around and lied to his teachers that he finished his food. They were even … more

I have 2 boys twins. 10 years old. I find myself constantly annoyed with one of them. And always wanting to spend time with the other. I feel bad about it especially during a vacation or a 4 day weeke… more

It's that time...🦃

What's one thing you're super grateful for in your life or career at the moment?

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Does anyone here use their FSA for dependent care ? How do you maximize benefits and minimize waste ?

Dads any tips for which car rental company to use if traveling with 2 young kids. Not looking to lug 2 carseats but Hertz is trying to charge me $70 per seat. Tyia

Wife is going in tonight to get induced. Kinda terrified.

What advice would you give a young dad who is about to do a career change into consulting? ie career path, balancing life and family, etc

Does our insurance plan cover out of network speech therapy sessions? If that’s not an option, is HSA a good option to pay for speech therapy? This is for my 3 yr old.

How many nights a week do you eat dinner with your family?

Guys, I am 10 years in one unit and feel it has changed too much. Talking to a partner from another unit within KPMG to explore. I am not sure I want to join them so don’t want to sell myself or overc… more

🍂November Job Thread

Do you know of an opening or opportunity?

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Any other adoptive parent 🐠 out there?

Losing my mind. 3 week old won’t stop crying. Spouse and I are going insane. Our LO barely sleeps for more than an hour and when she’s awake she’s basically always crying. At my wits end.

Hey Fish - figure this is as good a bowl as any to post this question. First flight with my son is coming up late December. He’ll be around 21 months or so at the time. We were hoping to have a few tr… more

Having issues with my sister in-law. She was unemployed and spent 6 months with us during the pandemic. While she was with us she said some crazy stuff and also wouldn’t leave. I had to make up som… more

NYC Dads, where is the best place in the city to trick and treat as a family? (Have a 10 month old that we want to take out, weather permitting). I know some apartment buildings host Halloween; any pu… more

Looking to buy a telescope for my boy about to turn 11. Any suggestions