Consulting Dads

Recently started our almost 3 year old in preschool and she is not fond of it, adamant and crying not to go, what to do?

My 4 year old seems to have a pretty good aptitude for numbers, among other things.

He was able to count to 500 at a pretty young age (backwards and in Spanish too - ha!), can add 3-digit numbers in his head, and … more

Any of you dads the sole breadwinner and feel like you’re stuck in this soul sucking job trying to make the “right” decision for your family? That’s not just me right? …Guys?

How do you other dads/moms manage to be productive at work with young kids (under 4) at home? Have a 2.5 year old and 4 month old and it feels like I can never be productive and worrying about work pe… more

Dads of teenagers - parent of a toddler here. Looking for some honest answers. I know that every stage of parenting has its ups and downs, but I pretty much only hear about how much parenting a teenag… more

Welcomed my 3rd to the world today. Having mild freak outs on how I’m going to do this; the economy, our jobs, etc. But, I’ll be damned if he isn’t great to hold onto.

Has anyone explored digital baby book options (rather than bulky physical books)? Would love to take recommendations, as we’re expecting a little one soon.

Anyone knows how to get discount tickets for legoland orlando or any other Disney/universal parks. Are the sites offering discounts legit?

My kid is 9 months, what kind of things should I be getting on wait lists for and enrolling her in now?

What are the most important things that should be checked before enrolling toddler into kindergarten/day care? Any specific questions that we should ask during our tour?

My 3.5 year old brandished a small kitchen knife towards his 1.5 yr old sibling. I have never seen this behavior in the past and a bit disturbed. He did not have an answer when I asked why he did it. … more

Hey Dads - How often you bath your newborn baby? Everyday/alternate/once a week?

Need to buy new dishwasher and washing machine for our home. Any tips from the dads out in here on where to look to get decent quality, price, and actually have inventory? Doesn’t need to be top of t… more

Flying with my nine month old for the first time tomorrow. Two flights, a 90min layover in ORD, and then a 90 minute drive to the house.

Accepting thoughts, prayers, and any genius dad travel hacks at… more

My 1 yr nd 3 yr old will be traveling first time on flight. Going to 4 hr flight to California in August. what items should i plan to carry in plane and possibly for our resort stay in disney. I am so… more

Looking for car seats recommendations for my 4 years old daughter when we travel. Preferably something not too bulky. Thank you 🙏

My wife bought my “energetic” 3 yr old daughter tap shoes this weekend. Not the most peaceful Sunday morning I’ve experienced.

Two questions on kids:
1) how many do you have?
2) are you planning on more?

Going to Miami in August.

Any recommendations for family friendly beaches, areas or activities? We have 4yo.

Which orlando Disney parks i can do for 2 days. 7 and 1 yr old boys. Any nearby places for taking break from park and relax for day or two. Any recommendations on staying near Disney magic kingdom as … more

No COVID for 2+ years, even when the whole family had Omicron in Dec and were sneezing on my face, I got COVID in July 2022! How long before I can go back to travel?

What birthday traditions do you all have for your kids? My wife really wants to start something for our daughter… turning 1 shortly. Would love any ideas.

Please help. How much insurance do y’all have? And from whom? And what type of policy? A bit unsure of where to go with all of this, and my wife is due in a couple of months. Thank you in advance!

Hey dads,

I’m having my third. I had over a four year gap since the last. This time we have no support network or coverage nearby. And the hospital hasn’t been the most informative (virtual tour only). Can anyone … more

What are a couple of your favorite vacations of about 7-10 days in the fall? Three kids aged 8-16, US-based and looking to keep flights to under 10 hours. Cont.

Any other dads experience anxiety and/or sadness when coming back to work from parental leave? I’ve lately been very nervous/anxious about returning and experiencing sadness in the mornings. What advi… more

If I’m not vigilant, I will now refer to myself in the third person as “Dada”…in normal conversation

How much to pay for a babysitter for my 1 year old? The babysitter would have to bathe her and put her to sleep? $20 hr?

My 1 year old is acting too difficult to have solid foods, any tips or suggestions from dads out here which I could use would be much appreciated

So over these daycare germs. My throat is great pain - it hurts just sitting here. Gargling salt water gives temporary relief. Popped some Tylenol. Any other suggestions?

About to have my first kid in November. Need some tips….
how much paternity leave to take? what should I be doing to get ready? Anything I should know about in the first couple months?

Dads, would appreciate your recommendations on baby product brands for diapers and powder?
Huggies? Pampers? J&J baby powder? Thank you in advance.

Fellow consulting dads who travel for work. What back you care plans do you have? Our 2.5 year old is normally in school but due to covid they’ve had to send kids home. If I weren’t traveling my wife … more

I am trying to pick between Apple Montessori or Townsville Montessori in Cliffside Park, NJ for my 3 year old daughter. Anyone here with direct experience/ inputs? Thanks

What part of baby's brain tell them to NOT eat perfectly good food and throw tantrums. Is there any remedy to turn that area of brain back that on.

Any dad 🐠 have experience going from 3 to 4 kids?? Kids will be 6, 4, 2 & NB, looking for experiences and any advice/tips to survive that first year. I have heard (anecdotally) that the transitio… more

My wife and I are looking for a local nanny share. Due to the nature of the other couple’s work in the GOV, they want to ensure it’s payroll and not cash under table for the year contract. That sole point is turn… more

My 3 year old daughter is still co-sleeping with her mom. She keeps waking up at night and crying- asking for multiple things and bizarre dream like requests. This is slowly becoming unbearable even t… more

My 12 year old is asking me about LGBTQ and how I would feel if she were one of them (we narrowed it down to the L or B haha). I’m internally freaking out because she’s still my little baby, and is lo… more