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How long did potty training take you? We have a 2.5 yr old, and have put him in underpants all day for about a month, trying him on the potty every hour or so, but with really limited success.

Came home with number two yesterday. Big brother is 22 months old and wants nothing more than to hold her...or pick leaves off trees. Fun times ahead!

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First time traveling with a 3 month old in a flight. To a rather colder place. Any tips?

Need to travel international 20 plus hours away and will be leaving wife at home with infant. Have you guys dealt with similar situations? How have you managed and supported your family from far away?

Hey dads. I’m really struggling to accept the realities of a two-job, two-toddler family. I feel constantly stressed and just attending my life. It’s all about work and kids. I lost myself. 😞 Ideas?

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Recently got back from a lengthy (4 months) paternity leave. Really struggling to get my head back into the game. Is this normal? How long does it take to return to normal? Appreciate your insights.

Daughter is 6 months and still wakes up 3-4 times during nights. Concerned my wife is enabling by letting her feed in bed with her when she fusses. Time to sleep train? Any tips / success stories?

I have a 3 month old and am thinking about switching firms, which means going back to M-Th traveling. Wife works, so it's going to be tough on her. Any tips from you guys with infants at home?

Today was a good day.
1 project extension, 1 major request for proposal received from client, 1 Board paper signed off, still got home in time for my daughter to be born. 👶🏻👍

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3 year old taking 3 hours to get to bed 7-10. We start with bath 7-7:30, soft music and reading 7:30-8:30, cuddle from 8:30-9:00PM, then she literally stalls and stalls from 9:00-10PM - suggestions??

Trying to get out the door to school Oktoberfest and my 4-year old has to drop a deuce, then my 6-year old and then me. Just waiting for my infant to completely ruin our momentum. 60 mins...🤷‍♂️

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Baby outgrowing his Nuna pupa seat at less than a year - think I need to move to forward facing. Any recommendations?

Ugh, nanny quit on us

Head-scratcher: paying an extra $500 for the fancy cast seat that offers 2% better protection... just to turn it forward facing at 18months and degrade it’s effectiveness by half

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Wife got rear ended, insurance said to get a replacement car seat. Any ideas on how far I can upgrade?Ours was Britax for 300. Thinking of getting a better for 450 but unsure if insurance will cover.

Any thoughts on raising a child vegan? We have a few months before she can eat solids but this topic has divided our family in half. Looking for guidance.

Tried posting this in travel bowl with no luck. I am late in planning our holiday trip. Looking for a great beachy resort with a kids club for 5,7,10 boysAny suggestions? Hilton diamond and m/spg gold

Expecting to be a dad, who do I need to notify at work? Already notified my counselor, engagement managers, counseling family leader. Does hr need to know?

Anyone used/using European Formula for their baby? People told me European baby formulas are much better than US. Research giving me Holle and HiPP brands. Please let me know your opinions.

Newborn on the way. Wondering how having Amazon Echos and Google Homes all over the house will impact the baby (we don't want tech addictions). Should I get rid of smart home setup?

Wife hates me. She thinks I compromised when I married her. I didn't find her attractive but thought we were a good fit. Married over for a few years with kid on the way. Need suggestions.

How is paternity leave at KPMG?

Daughter and wife butt heads at every turn. Daughter is 16. Huge fight last night at the house, screaming and pushing i had to break it up. It's too much drama at the house and I almost dread...

Do you guys/spouses/families use any apps to organize and share photos of your kids over time (e.g., peekaboo moments, flickr, etc)? Looking for something free w lots of space

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Suggestions for car seat for airplane travel for a 5 Month infant (14 pounds). We have a Graco 4ever in the car.

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We have a 5 month old and are planning to introduce food for the first time this week. Is baby cereal the best move? Any other tips or recs?

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I’m in the wrong business, 1.29 per helium balloon.

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I’ve been away all week, about to head home. Got a call from my wife crying and saying that she just got into a huge argument with our teenage daughter and ended up slapping her..

Anyone know any baby sitters in the Princeton, New Jersey area ? New parent and no clue where to find someone reliable

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My son will soon turn four. He has no interest whatsoever in becoming overnight potty trained. Still wearing pull ups. No issues during the day. Tired of wet sheets and pulls ups. Any advice 🐠 ?

Parents and strip club patrons can agree on one thing...

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I feel like I’m drowning most days. I have 4 kids under 6 with the last two being twins less than 6mos old. I keep reeling myself that it will get better but every waking moment of my life is (cont)

Any car seat solutions for traveling but only needing to take a car to and from the airport (~10 minutes each way)? Up to now we always bring the car seat but it’s annoying to lug around. Kid is 4yo.

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How to make my 9 month old sleep on crib? He has been co sleeping on bed with us and grand parents and just doesn’t sleep on crib

My 3 year old daughter all of a sudden in the last two weeks is all wound up before bed. She stalls from 8-10PM. Have you guys gone through this?

Is it fine to go on a weekend road trip with a 2 month old baby?

Thinking of making the move from Advisory consulting to IA at a large financial institution mostly for a shorter commute, more stability, no travel and more family time with my toddler and infant....

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First day of school tomorrow..how many dads taking their kids to class?

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I really do love this job...

Until I come home and realize how much I miss my family

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7 month old now barely fits in the infant seat. Any recommendations on 3/4 in one car seats from Infant (rear facing) up to booster seat age? First time parent and overwhelmed with the choices.

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