Consulting Dads

I’m struggling with the disparity in my work and home life - specifically how I feel listened to and respected by my work colleagues and then come home where I frequently feel ignored and treated as s… more

Hi dads, my wife is due with our first in a few weeks. I’m looking for suggestions for a push gift. Any help would be appreciated!

Help! We think our 2.5 yo is dealing with asthma and doctors won’t seem to do much. He’s always sick/terrible cough and poor guy can’t get sleep and is out of school a lot. anyone experience this?

⚖️What are the main ways you create and maintain work-life balance? What are some things you are seeking to do more of in this area?

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My toddler has a “find an animal” book. Today, I pointed at one of the animals and asked her what it was.

“PLATAPUSSY” she said. I, dying of laughter, corrected her: “Platapus, honey”. She proceeded with “No, PL… more

Help!! 2.5 year old Son won’t go to bed without my wife in his room. He won’t stay in his bed in the middle of the night. Cries non stop. My whole family’s sleep has been disrupted. This JUST started.

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What is your favorite candy? Wife just came home with bags from Costco :) we each got to pick 3. It was a struggle.

Any divorced dads use a parental coordinator? Did you find it truly beneficial? Mediated to have one included to get my ex off her control trip for all children related decision making, and not feelin… more

Is this you? Clients and managers expect you to be responsive and available because you’re “home” and spouses / children expect the same? You get the kids ready for the day while on calls, you do di… more

Wife is in a bad head space. 3 months pregnant with our second. Any ideas for me to “force” her to get out of the house and get some alone time? She won’t proactively do it.

Single dads - how do you juggle consulting hours + travel with looking after a toddler? Is that even possible?

My wife refuses to baby proof our house, meaning our toddler requires constant vigilant attention (i.e. need to be within a foot of him at all times to prevent situations)

Eventually it’ll be good to t… more

Anyone here taken a more comfortable track to spend more time with your family?

I have a long flight coming up (with two layovers, and one of the flights is 8 hours long — red eye). My daughter is 2yo and I’m debating whether we should take the car seat with us or not. She’d be m… more

Religious 🐠: As a dad of a preschooler, I've been trying to share the importance of practicing one's faith with joy and tolerance with my son. It's been hard to get him to sign on. Would love to lear… more

Just found out this morning the wife is pregnant with our second. Can’t share with anyone yet but so excited!!!

My wife turns 40 soon. Any decent gift ideas?

Just made some peach ice cream from scratch after picking them this weekend with my wife and son. What's the last "home made" or DIY thing you did?

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Doctor spouse wants to a start her own practice. I want to work hard and become MD in consulting. Have 1 kid currently. I feel helping wife start her practice will mean my career will have to take a b… more

Anyone with three kids: we have 2. Like the idea of the third in the next few years but already struggling with a baby and 3 year old. Is it as much of a lifestyle change vs having the second kid?

Just found out we’re having a third kid - any advice?? We have a 4 year old and a 2 year old.

Hey Dad’s- my wife is due mid November. We’re consider getting a doula. Any advice one way or the other?

The dentist told us that they would do a white filling closer to the front teeth and silver for the back teeth for our 4 year old. But by mistake they have done silver on both. Now dentist not willin… more

Hey Dads - is anyone else struggling to balance WFH, kids, and marriage ... I feel like it's a daily struggle

Hey dads - not a dad myself but need some advice for my dad. My dad is about to lose his mother (my grandmother). My dad and I don’t really connect on a deep level, but I can tell he is hurting and this is going … more

Hey dads. I use venmo to pay the preschool for my 3yo and also the nanny for my 1yo. What kind of evidence do I need in order to get reimbursed from my Dependent Care FSA? Screenshots of the transacti… more

Need a cool man bag when I take my four year old out - luxury is fine too. To carry a snack and water - single dad here. Any suggestions?

When your kids have a fever, do you open your AC so that they will cool down?

For reference, outside temp around 70. Room temperature at 78. Thermostat set to 73.

Anybody have any resources or strategies for helping kids with common core math?

We moved this summer and this method wasn't taught at the prior school. My second grader is struggling. Her complain… more

Hey Consulting Dads! What is a company you work for or know of that has been flexible and supportive of your needs as a parent? Drop in the comments below to support other Dads in this group!

Has anyone built a barn home? Would you be interested in talking about the process, costs, and considerations? We're looking at that and would be interested to better understand how to get going… more

What marriage/relationship advice would you give yourself when you were younger/your son?

My baby was recently diagnosed with cancer and is going to be going through over a year of chemo. Does anybody have any experience with this situation?
It’s going to be a tough year, but id of course do any… more

What's the most important parenting advice you've ever received?

Need some strength 🐠s - my wife and I just had a baby a few weeks ago and her fuse has been so short it’s scary. I know postpartum rage is a serious thing but these episodes are hard to fend off and … more