Consulting Dads

Our 3 year old will only sleep if her mom is in her bed with her - if she leaves she will wake up and come find mommy, trying to break this habit since also have a 7 month old, any tips or advice?

Planning first transcontinental trip with SO and 1 YO. 2 Business class seats or 3 Economy?

Anyone else here feel like they are in a fog during the workday, have been feeling this since Covid and since having kids (6 month old and 3 year old) wondering if it is normal for working parents wit… more

Real talk: my wife has had pretty bad post partem depression since a little before our 1 yr old was born. Anyone have tips for how I can support her and help her get past this? How long does this typi… more

Mother in Law visits a few times a year but will stay over night for 2 weeks at a time. She also stays during Christmas which Is the time of year where we can all finally take off and relax. Any advic… more

My daughter (15months) is in a major mommy phase right now. Loves playing with me and all, but it’s all mom for comfort. When she’s sick, it just kills me. My wife takes the huge brunt of it then my w… more

Has anyone’s child scored at or below on a batelle developmental test ? Our son just turned 2, and score below average in most categories other than motor skills. They’ve also said he might possible h… more

What are best practices on starting a college fund for kids? How much do you put a year? Where do you invest?

My son is a year and a half. We typically walk him till he is asleep or drowsy before we put him down. About 2 weeks ago, I started putting him down after his evening bath bribing him with his pacifie… more

We are a family of 4 (2 adults, 2 toddlers) traveling internationally from JFK. Any ideas on economical options to commute from Weehawken to JFK with 6 large bags and an umbrella stroller? One Uber SU… more

This seems to be the right forum for this so asking. I am 42, wife 40. We have 2 kids who are 10 and 15. Married for 17 years. Both of us work full time and are successful in our careers.
Lately, wife … more

Who else here can relate hard with Bluey’s dad?

Love my kids, but my toddler screaming “I’m hungry” (trust me kid you’re the son of a consultant you’re not hungry) and my newborn having tummy trouble after eating makes me question my life choices

Ever since I got married and had kids, I feel so misunderstood by my loved ones. I feel like I got nobody who really cares about me and I’m just here to provide. But it could just be in my head, idk

Out of the blue, our toddler has started scratching, biting and hitting us with a vengeance.
He seems to be doing it out of fun. It is hopefully a phase but it has gotten so bad that we flinch everyt… more

Thoughts on SAHMs…my wife has stayed at home for nine years since the birth of my youngest and I’m self employed so I cough up 25k for health insurance annually. What would be a good point to have h… more

NYC Dads - what’s the expected range for fixed costs (rent, childcare, other family activities) for a family with 2 under 2? Targeting at least a 2br/2ba apartment in either Manhattan or Brooklyn. Wou… more

My daughter is 6 months old. I can’t believe I can love something this much but was in the camp where I could have been fulfilled without without having kids. The lifestyle change has been a bit of a … more

We have a 3 yr old and a 4 month old and the 3YO constantly screams during the little one’s naps (sometimes it’s definitely on purpose) and wakes her up. The short naps spiral into a pattern of having… more

First colonoscopy tomorrow; wish me luck lads

How much would you pay a neighborhood kid (12 years old) to babysit your 5-year old for 1-2 hours? Chicago, if it helps.

Other SMs or Partners with 2 or more kids under 3 (or any age for that matter), how do you do it? Struggling to stay above water with the little ones schedules, back to back meetings, work deliverable… more

Anyone have good tips for getting a 1 year old to eat? Having issues with them not finishing bottles and being picky/ refusing solids and it’s getting worse. Worried they’re not getting enough to eat … more

Pre-child I was very ambitious and hard working. As soon as my son was born I exited to a 100% WFH industry role. Bond with my son is 10/10, however, I am so unengaged and checked out professionally. 1) has this … more

I’m trying to sell my SNOO bassinet in Boston area, any advice on the best place to sell it ?

Dads with 2, am I doing something wrong? We have a 4 year old and a 7 week old, and I’m completely burned out. Here was my day yesterday:
-Went to sleep at 11pm night before after helping to get baby down
-up at 3am for a bit … more

Three weeks ago my wife and I found out that we are expecting a baby boy, and that unfortunately there’s signs of Gastroschesis or Omphalocele. I couldn’t sleep, work, or do anything for 3 weeks- I th… more

Hi Fellow Consulting Dads,

First gen immigrant dad here who grew up poor in a third world country but is only here because my parents valued and prioritized my education above their comforts. Obviously I want my k… more

Dads, anyone bought Speech sisters (or any other speech) courses? Worth it? Our 16 month old son says just a couple of words. We speak different languages at home and at his day care - wondering if it… more

My baby born in NJ underwent the state mandatory testing. Got a letter in the mail today stating baby needs to be retested. I'm worried. Anyone go through something similar. Should I be worried? T… more

Our Pediatrician recommended having our newborn upright/ elevated even when sleeping to help with GERD. The only way he'd fall asleep is in our arms. It's been 5 days and he now won't slee… more

Dad's a little guidance please. We bought a Chicco car seat with base and a stroller that accepts the car seat. . I've been reading that other brands (e.g Britax, MaxiC) do not have a base and remai… more

My wife and I have just found out that she’s pregnant which is great news. Since I know very little about kids, can anyone give me a sense of how much a kid will cost in terms of a monthly budget? At … more

Thinking to get a minivan but the wife wants an suv. Wondering how hard I should push it. Anyone get a minivan and regret it? Everyone I know that gets one is like why didn’t I get one earlier.

Parents in Texas and may be others. What do you think about this Texas Tuition Promise Fund. Basically we buy tuition credits at today’s rate and the fund pays for kid’s college at that time. Apart from 529 plans, an… more

My sons teacher rear ended our car today. She hasn’t admitted fault yet. One dent on the rear bumper. We are debating if we should pursue with insurance against her and the implications on her focus o… more

My 14 month old daughter got covid positive 4 days back. Her fever have been between 101-102 last 3 days and now it's ranging 99-100. She is very restless and irritated throughout last 4 days. We … more

New dad here and I just cannot burp my newborn. Watched all the vids, tried the holds (football, sitting, cross cradle) aped the nurse and j just can't get the little one to burp at all. Any ti… more

What would you say is the moral of the Mary Poppins movie?