Consulting Dads

Change my mind: Rescuers Down Under is a biopic about Steve Irwin’s childhood.

I needed to find the appropriate bowl to brag. Not sure if this is the place, so forgive me if it is inappropriate.

My 11th grade son was just waitlisted for a five day summer camp at his dream college: The Unit… more

Breaks my heart when my kids ask if I am done with calls for the day and if we can play. I’ve cut down on work just to make up for all the times I’ve said no to them.

How is everyone these days?

Those with teenagers — has lack of school made them nocturnal? Had first weekend parenting time since COVID lockdowns started and I had to go tell them to go to sleep at 4:30am b/c they were cooking

I have an 8 month old. When do I start sleeping in again?

How are dads (and moms) investing the family stash these days? We continue to index and invest the whole market. Curious to hear what others are doing

I feel like my marriage has become very transactional. Little romance and no sex, just house roles. Has this happened to other people?

Who is still paying their nannies during quarantine? We have been providing full pay but I’m starting to wonder how long this should go on.

Moving out of city. Is it dumb to only put 10% down on a $750,000 house? I could put down 20% but kind of want to keep a large amount of cash in the bank (100k) or market. Thoughts?

Poll: Those with nannies—part time full time whatever—who pays cash direct vs. doing all the nanny taxes (SS, Medicare, unemployment, IT withholdings, etc)?

Do you think there is “too small” for a family of 4? Downsized from 3500sqft house. Temporarily in <2000sqft rental with two kids <4yo. Love the easy maintenance and cost of a smaller place but.… more

I feel like I spent the whole weekend loading and unloading the dishwasher. And hand washing bottles in my down time

Anybody have recommendations for a good parenting book? My daughter is 6 months old. Not a problem child. But I just want to read up on infant/toddler development

Arrogant pro tip time: get your family in the same room together and blast Queen’s “We are the Champions”. If this helps one family rock out like mine just did then this post is worth it.

Those with little ones - Did you have them watch tv at 6 months or should this be avoided? Research is saying it’s bad but want to hear personal experience.

Trying to update my will and realizing I don’t have any good options for the care of my children. My and my wife’s siblings are not very responsible (and probably not interested). First cousins

Trying to update my will and realizing I don’t have any good options for the care of my children. My and my wife’s siblings are not very responsible (and probably not interested). First cousins

11mo slept through the night for four straight nights. Life is so good right now.

Getting a bit down when have to say no to kids that just want to play because daddy has to work.....from home

I’m coming back from my extended parental leave in a few weeks and my wife is also WFH. How are those of you with duel working spouses getting along? Any ideas are appreciated!

Doctors in the U.S. don’t seem accessible during off hours and weekends. They don’t provide cell numbers either. How do you avoid ER and long wait times? This feels odd now that we have a newborn...

How do I get my 18 month old to sleep in the crib? Refuses to sleep by himself...we usually put him to sleep in bed and then transfer to the crib...

Pandemic parenting question: toy soldiers, yea or nay? Some of my happiest childhood memories are massive set battles with my little army men, but is this now passé?

Sleep training method suggestions please for 1 month old. Looking to avoid ones that involve the Cry it out technique. TIA.

What parenting book(s) would you recommend? My child is 8 months old and I would like to start educating myself as he is growing up now and starting to interact.

Anyone tried to use the bright horizon backup fit at home help?

Seeking advice- 7 month old starts fidgeting and rolling in his crib in sleep and wakes up every half hour crying. He tries to twist and turn and roll but can't in his crib. Any thoughts?

Hope y’all are good n staying safe.. need some recommendations for a bi-cycle for my going to be 2 year old daughter... any recs/ suggestions will be helpful..

Anyone else’s kids having a tough time napping lately? Not sure if it’s related to my wife and I WFH and him not being in daycare...? He’s also 11 months and trying hard to learn to walk. Development?

Great to spend so much time at home with the kids, but I’m developing an urge to watch hunger games for some reason.

Goddammit Disney. Just watched Onward with my girls. Onions.

Do you still have nanny or baby sitter coming in for childcare at home?

My 4 year old has the woom 1 balance bike and is ready for the next one with pedals, but it's $359! Any cheaper recs on pedal bikes (no training wheels)?

Do you consider sending babies as young as 6/7 months old to daycare “cruel”? My wife is opposed and says babies that young need TLC by close ones (family). This seems fairly common here in US though.

Who here is potty training their kid during this quarantine times ?

I feel like there’ll be a lot of babies out of this Pandemic. We’ll be at target in the near future hearing Dads go “Corona, please get down from that shelf”, “No, Corona, we aren’t buying candy today