Consulting Dads

Anyone has the Nuna Mixx Next Stoller? What are the pros and cons? Would you recommend buying it?

It really sux that by 4 they can already say such hurtful things in anger like I’m never hugging you again, you’re not my daddy, im never talking to you etc.

Our 3 year old has a slight swollen upper lip and side of the face for a day. Went to urgent care but they said just need antibiotic and should be fine. But another doctor friend is saying I should ge… more

First time dad, 8 month old

This whole process has been a real eye opener to the piece of sh*t I apparently am.

I’m less patient, less kind, and less understanding. I spend all day exhausting all ener… more

Expecting my first kiddo in a few weeks and am trying to figure out how much time I can take off. I get 8 weeks from Acn, plus 4 from Ny state, I also have 8 weeks of pto since I havent really taken time du… more

McKinsey dads: what’s parental leave time at your firm? Is there a minimum tenure requirement to take the leave?

Had a nasty fight with the wife today. She is a stay at home mom and was upset I didn’t help out with kids this morning. I usually help kids get ready for school, but today I slept in as I barely sle… more

My daughters are off to college this year. I ended up having a massive argument with them and feel terrible. State school costs $38K/year. The schools they want to go to cost $65K and $55K per year. T… more

Perhaps my proudest moment as a dad: my 7yo, during his lunch break, is watching old WWE clips on YouTube and mimicking the moves on the couch cushions 😆

... So my wife was just teaching my daughter how to count by 10s, and when she got to 100 my daughter said "ok say it again but from a higher level" and I've never felt so confident she … more

Anyone go through remote learning this year? Any perspectives to share?

Planning to have a child in the next year or so, have no idea how health insurance works. Can any EY-ers share there experience with the firm coverage and if there’s anything I should be considering? … more

Do you have a recommendation for checking/debit card services for teens and tweens?

Anyone here try family therapy? My kid and I are having issues.. wondering if that’s something you have tried? Does insurance cover this type of stuff

Anyone else have experience with a teenager who went from being a very strong student to suddenly being extremely demotivated? Especially if you think COVID lockdown contributed, but not exclusive to COVID.
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How do you guys stay calm with toddlers? My 5 year old creates one ruckus after another. I am trying to not lose my cool 🙏 Journey to be a calmer parent.

Need some advice..
In our apartment complex (~400 units), there is a 12-13 yo boy, who is seemingly psycho/sociopathic (swears at anyone he passes, yells other disparaging remarks, dumpster dives/makes a mes… more

Hey I’m looking for a book series for my 10 year old son. I remember reading this series that was about these rural boys that used to get into adventures written in the 80s. Maybe based in the Midwes… more

New Dad here, Just found out my wife is pregnant. We’re excited! What books/podcasts can you recommend for getting ready for this adventure?

Really struggling with day to day work - motivation, interest, and basic level of caring. Have two young kids about to start elementary school and wondering how taking a break (+/- 1yr) to be a SAH da… more

Wife goes back to work next month, and we have to choose between having a nanny and sending our 1.2 year kid to day care. Without COVID, we would’ve always gone with day care. Want to get peoples thou… more

I’m officially shooting blanks! ⚽️ ⚽️ ✂️ Question - should I still worry or just let it go?

Potty training tips? We just started with our 2.5yr old and have made 0 progress going on 4 days. He’s super smart and inquisitive and we probably made a mistake in having high expectations. He’s just… more

Wife got a job in Chicago and we are thinking to move (eventually). Looking for excellent schools and house around 900k, pref newer const and 3 car garage. We are moving from n Virginia. I have heard … more

My wife and I just had a baby boy and are getting a lot of pressure from her family to get him circumcised. Not for religious reasons but for social ones, they are worried he wouldn’t fit in. I am opp… more

Wife in 30’s and I want to give her some nice washable silk pajamas. Cami with shorts maybe a chemise. $200 per item range is fine. Recommendations for spoiling her?

Anyone else here have a late talker? My 22 month old still isn’t saying anything other than the occasional “da da” and “ball”... She is very much in track on other things like major / fine motor skill… more

My kid is 3 now. What does it take to get into an Ivy League school for undergrad ? I want to take the right steps towards it. Please advice.

Anyone else miss the downtime during flights, dinners? Quiet times to sleep in hotel rooms? The grind these days makes me miss those ...

Cash out 401k and buy an apartment for rental income?

Is it just me or was this the most perfect timing to have a kid (in know COVID was out of everyone’s control). Baby was born last March and have had zero FOMO and looking to enjoy life this spring

21 mo son used to sleep to at least 6 regularly and now he’s up by 5-5:30 kicking his crib and waking us up. His bed time hasn’t changed. Considering sleep consultant. Any insight here? 🤕 Pleaseee

Do you claim nanny expenses on your Dependent care FSA? What is needed to make that happen?

Thanks dad bowl! Ages ago I read here someone who successfully used a nighttime pee alarm (and at the time had no idea what that was) but now have converted my 4 yo who wet the bed normally 50% of the… more

My 3yo keeps dropping the f-bomb. How do we make him stop? Telling him not to say it or giving him time out makes the little shit double down. What to do?