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Dads talking about how to be simultaneously awesome at home and in consulting
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Dads with multiple kids. Any opinions on timing/ideal age gap for child #2?

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So we’re having #2 in mid summer - advice from any fellow dads out there on key things to consider and/or how to handle another!?! Have a 2 year old now.

Which consulting firms would you say are good for guys with young kids? I don’t want to jeopardize my career but don’t wanna be the absent dad. Looking for a firm that understands and accommodates....

Just saw a family of four on a flight to ATL, a young couple with a little son and a little girl.
The dad was such a real gentleman that his way of interacting with the little son touched my heart so

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I'm planning to switch firms about two weeks after my baby is born. Will I get parental leave benefits in my new firm? In other words, in order for someone to get parental leave benefits must...

Realistic wfh?...

4 years into consulting as experienced hire. 12 plus years of industry experience. Focused in change management Been on an engagement for almost 2 years. 3 kids, 1 foster kiddo...

How seasonal is the market for hiring nannies? I would assume there is much more fluidity June through August, because of transitions related to the school year.

Anyone have an updated list of breast pumps offered through PwC insurance?

Any recommendation of travel cribs? My one year old is going with my wife and I on a trip in a couple months. Staying in a AirBnB and need a place for the kid to sleep

Kids....gotta love them.

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Has anyone tried encourage your kids to play around in excel, get comfortable with data and try to make it fun. What’s a cool thing to show them? Am I a weirdo?

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Where do y’all buy cheap diapers? I’ve found Walmart to have best prices for brand name ones

When did you stop traveling while expecting a child? My wife is due with our first in June and I am trying to plan for a conversation with my MD. Is the 34 week mark a fair ask?

Any do not buy lists? As a father to be, I need input on what baby items that are totally not necessary and I should avoid buying

Parent tip: Put sound machines in your kids rooms. Have sex any night you wish.

Why do I hear so many parents talk about not being able to have sex once you have kids?

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Becoming a dad next month. How much per month should we plan on for diapers? For the first 6-12 months?

Any tips on keeping the spark going after having kids? My SO and I have been fighting a lot more due to stress from jobs and kids. By the end of the day it’s mostly just Netflix and bed...

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Every day when I get home from work:

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Taking a 4 month old on a cross country flight (NYC - SFO) Any tips on flight prep/time change/feeding times etc? Should I apologize in advance to other passengers?

Best book for parenting? Have 1.5 yr old boy. TIA

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Anybody quit while on paternity leave? If so, how many weeks notice did you give? Email the news or do in person meetings?

Dads who took paternity leave while consulting - how close to the due date were you still traveling? I don’t want to cut it too close, but do want to offer to stay a reasonable time.

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Looking for recommendations for booster seats for eating. My two year old wants to sit in a seat instead of her Tripp Trapp. I’ve looked at the Oxo and the Ingenuity seats. Thoughts?

Seeking stroller recommendations. 1st child coming, planning to have 2nd after a year, should we get a single stroller now or get one that can convert into double?

Consulting dads with two kids- which ride would you recommend? We are expecting the second one in a few months and first is 3 years old. Used or new, SUV or minivan, recommendations? 🙏

My kids hate outdoor activities.. love reading books, legos, video games.. very much indoors ! I get quite frustrated trying to get them out for sports, soccer, skiing or even just out in yard! Ideas?

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Hey Dads, how do you prevent unwanted pregnancy? Condoms or others? Feels weird having the missus on pills and don’t want to get snipped, so we just use condoms, which obvIously doesn’t feel as nice �… more

How are you budgeting for kids. Mine are 5 years apart so can't reuse stuff so second one is getting equally expensive. Are there good online sources to estimate costs until they are out of colleg… more

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Wife filed for divorce - how do you handle joint custody when you're in a travel role? Any other fish make it work? or is the only answer to get off the road?

Not yet a dad but hopefully some day soon. Curious about how you and your spouse got pregnant. Was it an intense, thoroughly tracked process (aka we HAVE to have time together TODAY) or a more (cont.)

I’ve discovered rocking each of my 2 kids to a 6/8 beat has been far more effective at getting them sleepy than any other (standard) time signatures.

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My almost 2 year old daughter keeps hitting and sometimes even pulling hair of other kids. My wife and I have no idea why our toddler is so violent :( is there any suggestion? Please please help.

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Anyone else want to strangle the person who created this abomination?

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Baby due in June 2019. Would nt hv completed 1 year in Deloitte Con by then. Any issues in availing the 16 week paternity leave
I have posted this question to HR too, but posting here for guidance to

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First time parent here. Our nanny just started and did a few things we were surprised by: took 30 min to make and eat breakfast after she arrived (on the clock), took a bunch of phone calls+

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Thoughts on train travel with a baby? I have $400 in wage works credit that’s expiring from my old job and was thinking of buying an Amtrak ticket. Traveling out of NYC, maybe a weekend trip to DC?

What’s your classic dad move?

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Parenting is hard.

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