Consulting Dads

I am starting to plan our family’s first trip to Disney. Kids are 5 & 3. I’m thinking of ensuring we have hotel and ability to enter parks (plus way to avoid/minimize lines to rides). Wife is stre… more

Welp, I’m finally at that part of my marriage where my wife took photos of birthmarks/sunspots on my butt for my dermatologist. This is peak adulthood, gents.

How did you determine if your spouse should continue working vs staying at home with kids? My wife is a PT making $50 an hour and our nanny wants $27/hour to watch the 2 kids now…net of taxes, it woul… more

So today my entire team heard me watching Dora the explorer with my toddler when I wasn’t on mute during a call.

To be clear, they heard us screaming “Swiper, no swiping” together. Loud and clear.

I’m just so tired. I dislike the city I’m in, I dislike my job, and I want something new.

AITA Ive been waking up early every morning for past year to take care of both our kids (3 and 1) and let my wife sleep in an extra hour or so. It’s a lot of working managing both kids with feedings a… more

Does anyone have any experience with speech therapists for “early intervention”?

Our 3rd is “on the cusp” of being behind in talking and the ped has recommended I get a consult with someone in early … more

My 2.5YO refuses to play or do anything independently and needs me for everything. Building blocks - prefers I build and he watches, puzzles - prefers to watch me do it, at the park - needs me around … more

Had my last child 16 years ago. Am now a Big 4 partner, loving life and grateful for almost everything except for my favorite NFL team. Child 3 is now on the way, via surrogate. Anyone want to advi… more

Ugh. 2yr old spent the entire night puking… some type of stomach virus. Feel so terrible for her. She is so, so excited for Christmas. Hoping it only lasts a day for her and either skips us or at leas… more

New Holiday news: Wife just surprised me with the news that we’re expecting baby 2. Currently have a 1.5yr old…and in the middle of a career change. 2024 shaping out to be a NEW year for sure!

To all … more

Tell me if crazy for this: I’m only upgrading my phone to the iPhone 15 Pro because I want to be able to record spatial videos of my kids in their baby/toddler years so I can relive it when I’m older.… more

Has anyone got experience with young kids (eg 7 yo female) with systematically and long term low appetite and potential solutions.

My daughter was always small but now dropping further ie dropping fr… more

Best site to create virtual birthday e-card for kids?

Trying to decide between a Montessori and more play based preschool for my daughter. The play based one definitely fits her personality, but I’m worried she will miss out on some important life skills… more

You know, Regan used to say the scariest words in the English language are “I’m from the government and I’m here to help.” Quite frankly I think that’s scarier coming from your toddler

Dads advice please - my little one (15 months) has just stopped sitting in his high chair and absolutely refuses to on sit in it at meal times. This happened outbofnthe blue one day. The very same day… more

When you were ‘trying for a baby’ did you do it like every day and line it up with your wife/SO’s cycle or just stop using protection?

For me and my wife it was pretty organised: worked out her cycle t… more

I have one six month old. I feel so much love in my heart for her, and am just blown away at thinking what a second kid feels like.

Two kid dads, how are you feeling all this life for two kids at once?

How do you spend time with your toddler on weekends? With the weather changing, I'm thinking playgrounds are going to be less frequent.

Anyone knows how I can get the ready to use 2oz enfamil bottles. I am traveling abroad and need to carry a few. Based in NJ

Parents whose kid go to public school: How much do you add to your dependents FSA? I have a child that just started pre-k and want to see what other child expenses I can use through FSA

My son plays travel soccer (he’s 8yo) and within the town club they split the teams up into an A team and a B team. My son got placed on the B team and he has not been having fun. Recently a player on… more

Hi Everyone, we have 2 kids ages 2 and 3. We decided to put both our kids in daycare, which in MA costs us a cool $4700 per month.

However, I feel like it was best for the kids, because I didn’t think my wife wa… more

Anyone know a nanny who would do a temporary nanny for two weeks in December in Bed Stuy?

Alright fellow dads help me out here with an argument with my wife… in 2023 in an age where there are color safe bleach replacements, do you actually need to separate whites from colors?

Anyone done a pre nup and willing to share some advice? Single dad about to get married to another single mom. My kid is 5 and hers is 7. She has some investments (two small self paying condos) that s… more

Xbox or PlayStation? For me, not my kids…

Pro tip: don’t eat a burrito for lunch during the 4 month sleep regression.

You won’t make it through the afternoon otherwise.

Figured I ask a bunch of dads: what do you get your partner for your wedding anniversaries?

Expecting a kid around mid next year. What’s the best health insurance to choose?

Have any other dads here started suffering from back pain as their child has gotten heavier? I think lifting my kid up and down and into out of the car is catching up with me on top of working at a de… more

5 year old had cough for over 3 weeks and doctor has recommended steroid. Is it ok to give steroid at a young age?

I enjoy all the little sounds my baby makes. Little snorts and breaths, sneezes. That’s all.

How is it like to have 3 kids?

Any recommendations for men's beard cream or balm. Need it to keep frizzy beard hair in place. Short beard

Anyone had a baby while on a high deductible health plan? Thats what I have now and we’re planning on having a baby in 2024. Am wondering if I should switch from my HDHP to a low deductible PPO plan… more

I just want to make sure it isn’t just me, but have any of you guys faked it? Like when asked by the Mrs if you “finished”?

I’m worried something may be going on with me; perhaps stress related. This i… more