Consulting Dads

Request for suggestion on how much Christmas bonus to give to our nanny , who is taking of our 8 month old son. Nanny started 27th Nov 2018 and plan to hire her until April 15th 2019. We pay her cont

My boy is turning 2 this month. Thinking about doing a few days at the snow. Any experience with managing a toddler on skiis around naps, feeding, etc.? I snowboard btw.

Looking into 529 accounts and the process seems needlessly complicated. Any advice on which ones to choose? Options are Scholars choice, bright direction, or college America

Company offers 2 weeks standard paternity but 8 weeks if you put yourself down as the primary care provider. Any perspectives on taking 8 weeks rather than the 2 would be helpful!

How do you teach your native language to a three year old who just wants to speak English which is primary in his daycare/school? My wife has switched to just speaking English with him. Thoughts ?

This is a serious question - have you ever been in a toxic relationship? How did you know? How long were you in it? Did you have kids with them?

Taking 14 weeks of paternity leave next month... I love Deloitte’s benefits 🚶🏻‍♂️

Work from home Thursday suddenly became a survival day as I woke my almost 2 year old daughter up for daycare and found her, her hair, and her bed covered in puke. Have a day everyone!

Not gonna lie having a kid (now 2 months) is the best thing ever. When he falls asleep on you, or when he looks at you and smiles. That is priceless. Only problem is that this kid is growing so fast!

Sometimes I feel like I don’t spend enough time with my daughter, like enough real quality time...anyone else ever feel that way?

Baby shark do do do do instantly calms my crying 4 month old 😁

How old was your infant when they went on their first flight? Trying to get SO to agree to fly with our 7 month old to NYC from DC

As a dad of 7 I am pumped to find this group. Looking forward to contributing to the conversation.

Consulting as a dad is painfuk

3 too young to stop naps? She won’t go to bed before 9

Has anyone done life insurance for their kids instead of 529 as an college savings vehicle? Our financial planner is advising insurance but always hear more about 529s

Given the less time traveling consultant dads spend with their kids- any rituals, fun activities you folks suggest for father-toddler bonding? Any good books or articles on creating happy memories?

Push presents? Anyone gave their wives a nice present for their sacrifice in carrying a baby for 9 months?

Anyone have kids under 5, a spouse who works full time, and no nanny? Are you and your spouse in a perpetual mental breakdown? Speaking from experience...

AMA: We have a nanny and my wife and I both work full Time in post MBA jobs. Kids 1 and 2 years old

Soon-to-be dad here. Looking for general advice on saving money on baby-related expenses (e.g diapers, wipes, laundry soap). Do you just use amazon for everything or is there a more creative solution?

Ideas for Saturday morning trips to take your 2 year old? Just me and my daughter

Wife is gone for the weekend, left me with 2 kids. What should I do to pass the time? Boys are 6 and 7

My MIL is physically handicapped and does not want to live in an old age home. No one to take care of her except wife and BIL. Struggling to find a solution without her moving in. Suggestions?

If you had the choice, would you have your MIL live with your family permanently and help with raising the kids? What are the pros and cons? We seem to get a long just fine, but I get mixed reviews

2 year old. Cant seem to make her sit in her chair and eat at a restaurant unless we give her an iPad or phone. What suggestions to help avoid constant screen time at dinner?

Anyone familiar with hypospadias? I know it’s relatively common, but curious as to whether or not anyone has had a son go through it before and had a procedure to get it repaired

ADHD: My son is smart but he makes silly mistakes on quizzes and does not pay attention in the class and has a lack of focus. However, when he is watching TV or playing sports he is very focused......

How much more were you spending on a monthly basis after your first child in the first year? Most likely will have MIL who will eventually live with us help take care of the baby.

When giving candy to trick or treaters, do you put the candy into their bags, or let them take a few pieces from your bowl? Asking for a friend...

At what point do you stop traveling to be with family during the holidays?
I have 2 young children and wife doesn’t want to travel but my family is really close and my parents “expect” us to come

For dads in CA, are we eligible for Paid Family Leave (paid by the state) in addition to the x weeks paid paternity leave our firms grant us?

Does anybody here use an FSA for child care? Is it worth it? Do contributions stop once you hit the $5K limit (married couples)?

Guys - would appreciate guidance on a teacher giving really tough time to my son. I am not able to determine the teacher's behavior is appropriate to what extent. Details are....

Have come around to accept that we are going through a crisis point in our marriage. My better half finds it more comfortable to sleep with kids in their room....Cont...

Any thoughts on luggage checked car seat with airline? Will they damage?
Traveling for 2 months and need one at destination

My LO is 8 months and debating on a nanny or day care. live in Chicago and winters are brutal. Our thought process is to hire a nanny for the winter months and send him to daycare in April continue..

Sending our 7 month old to daycare in a few weeks when my paternity leave ends. How do we get him to bottle feed again? Wife works from home so it’s been mostly nursing. Refuses bottle every time :(