Consulting Dads

For the ones with a nany how much do you pay weekly? And in which city do you live?

My little one is about to turn 1. We have been managing his care without outside help.
Wondering if now we can get him started in Day care right away or is it better to have a nanny for first 3-6 mont… more

Fighting with wife a lot about who is taking care of the baby, who is doing more, etc. I actually thought I did a lot yesterday and I’m up early with the baby every day.

20-month-old son all of a sudden throwing severe temper tantrums when he doesn’t get his way. Could be due to the fact he also suddenly isn’t napping well and wakes up at the crack of dawn. Normal? 😫

Any advice for a dad whose almost three year old is losing his ability to sleep through the night? Real time feedback right now lol

Thinking to move to Florida and send kids to private school. Is this nuts?

Are you guys taking vacations with young kids? I was thinking of Airbnb or hotel but with a 2 year old who licks every surface, that seems a scary option. Any suggestions?

529 question - for those saving into a 529 or similar plan, how much do you plan on saving? Obviously the market has been insane, but I noticed my almost 5yo already has $150k in his account. I'm in IL and my… more

Any parents have success with the Garmin kids activity trackers to help remind kids to do their chores or school work?

Ww84 vs soul?

My 13 month old son is has taken to shrieking at the top of his lungs. This started about a month or so ago—he seems to do it when stationary (in high chair, in bathtub, on changing pad). The shriek… more

My daughter just turned 14 months and she’s so fun! Starting to walk and talk. She says dada all the time. It’s just amazing. I’m looking for suggestions on things to do together. The weather is terr… more

Poll: What’s your LEAST favorite kids’ movie/franchise and why is it Little Mermaid?

Gift ideas for SO during pandemic? Married for 10 years.

Merry Christmas to all my fellow parents who stayed up late making the Christmas magic for our little ones, only to be woken up early by their excitement, wonder, and joy!

Tips on how to get a 3yo to snap out from a meltdown/tantrum? Smallest things seems to trigger him. Been happening more frequently too...

5 month old getting worse at sleeping every night

Ferber is entirely unsuccessful: baby will literally cry unabated for hours

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A funny story to help get you through the holidays.

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Cyclists dads: Trailer or bike seat? Primary use case is neighborhood rides, bike paths, and campground laps with 30lb 3yo who’s big sisters are already on 2 wheels.

Planning my paternity leave. How have you done it in the past?
Fortunate enough to get 2 months and my wife gets 3 months.
Did you take them at the same time? Start when hers ends? Half up front, half … more

I want to acknowledge as a dad of 2, we just lost our third at 12 weeks due to a missed miscarriage. We were devastated, not only by the loss but by the week long process that followed. Yet - miscar… more

I have 12 disney world fast pass+ tickets that expire on 2/13/21. We were planning to go, but our plans have changed. Anyone interested in them? They are usually worth $175+ each, but given the circu… more

My wife is approached by a B4 consulting firm and she is really keen on being in consulting since her college days.
But we have a 15 month old and she is in a fix if it’s possible for both of us to be consultants … more

I think im going to buy a minivan. Discuss.

Anyone here who has gone through a divorce? My wife and I have been separated for a year. We moved back 3 months ago but things haven't been great. Today we opened up to each other that it's n… more

What’s your process for deciding when to get a new vehicle? Our 7-year old minivan is at 97k mikes and the next maintenance will be a couple grand (timing belt, etc.). I know the financially smart th… more

Anyone with young kids rethinking their career choices after watching Blippi? Suspenders + buddy/camera + running around calling out the color of things around you = probably fortune.

Thoughts on having baby during the pandemic? We wanted to have the second kid, but just postponed it due to the pandemic... my wife is getting close to 35, which puts her in high risk group. So not su… more

My son is in the process of applying for colleges. I love my kid, but man, he is driving my wife & I crazy. Not sure if it is him being stressed or if it is just laziness.

I’ve been asking him to complete a… more

At the hospital, baby will be born sometime tonight. Anything I should do to make it easier on wife ?

Looking to buy lingerie and pjs for wife, don’t want to go to VS and don’t want to drop La Perla $, any recos?

Did your go win the world ambitions tame down after kids?

Anyone or their spouse go through the Delight your Marriage program with Belah Rose? Her "Delight Your Husband" book seems like any man's dream.

Guys, need a suggestion. I have an infant and toddler at home with both of us working and no external help. Overall we are trying to get by one day at a time and struggle with that at times. We are at… more