Consulting Dads

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How much are you guys finding it costs to raise a newborn for the first few years?

Any tips for a soon to be dad of a second child? 3 years difference between the two. I know it is WAY different than expecting the first. We have 8 weeks to go. Any advice for before, during, after?

Is there a way to do a toddler-friendly trip to NYC? I’d love to take the fam but driving a car around Manhattan and pushing a double stroller around on the subway sounds like an awful way to experien… more

Any last minute valentine ideas for wife and 4 year old daughter?

🐟 with kids under 5, how do you manage without family support. Feels like me and my wife are getting ❤️‍🔥 out by catering to kids outside of our work hours and weekends now is looking forward to Mon… more

Having a baby any day now! Any tips or tricks dads?

I would like to travel abroad with my 3 year old to visit my parents. But my wife is dead against it . she can’t travel with us for a few reasons. But won’t allow me do it alone either. Major concern … more

Didn't grow up in the US and now have a toddler here. Getting caught up on the preschool and school system here.
I am looking to enroll my kid in preschool at age 3. However, we live in NYC right n… more

Most consecutive diaper changes? Just beat my personal best of 5 this evening for a cool 7.

My wife is pregnant via IUI; late 30s. We found out it’s twins. I have 2 (young) kids from my first marriage. We’re approaching an infant reduction decision. Many factors go into it including a financ… more

We were trying to conceive through IVF and at around 7 months they had to do an emergency surgery due to lack of movement but couldn’t save the baby. My wife had been telling the gynecologist for the … more

Is private school worth it? What is the biggest difference from a good (not great) public school that you value?

Does anyone know a good couples therapist in the DMV area? Things aren’t going well due to work stress and young kid. We love each other, but we could use some help to avoid things getting worse. Bonu… more

My wife wants to divorce me because I don't provide her any emotional support. We have two kids 3 and 1, she hates how kids have changed our lives and her body. She wont give divorce till kids ar… more

How to discipline toddlers? My 3 year is literally making us cry. He does exactly opposite of what we say and go nuts when we ask him not to do something. Terrible threes are real.

Recommended beach “tent” for use with a toddler and infant? Want to buy something for the summer to get the kids shade and give mommy a spot to feed our infant.

2.5 year old has now decided to get up at 4am each morning and come into our bedroom. Either we give in and let him sleep with us, or we battle with him to get him back to his room (which never works)

Going back to work after paternity leave is rough. Any tips for 1) getting back into the groove and 2) not pissing off your wife because you’re too tired to do anything

Guys, any tips on how to handle night terrors . My son is 3 and he’s been waking up at odd times of the night crying and kicking himself and us. Been really hard to deal with this lately. Thoughts

My wife is trying to launch her own business and has been working so hard while balancing parenting at the same time. There have been some hurdles with getting things off the ground, and I can tell it… more

Need to get a second vehicle for the family. Want a third row and I am leaning toward the Kia Teluride or the Hyundai Palisade (thoughts?). Unsure on lease or buy…any recommendation??

First time homebuyer. It's 3 yr old townhouse so I am sure there are things that I have start watching. Previous owners didn't leave any maintenance manuals that builder gave them and looking … more

I’m planning a baby moon for my preggo partner. Any ideas on places to go? Looking to relax in warmth, ideally with a beach, around Mar/Apr.

My wife and I both have pretty intense jobs with long hours and we have multiple young kids. Looking into a full-time nanny but we really need someone for 55hr/week. Nannies around here seem to be fet… more

New dad, dental insurance for a newborn? Is it needed the first year?

Looking for a multi-state accountant to help with semi-complex taxes in the Washington DC area. Any recommendations?

My 3yo son has COVID - he’s been sick for the last ten days. So we think he’s in the last leg of COVID. But his last test was positive (done on Friday) and we won’t send him to school tomorrow. My wif… more

Did you ever have thoughts of divorce within the first year of your child’s life? This has been so difficult (not parenting, but managing our marital issues) and even with therapy it has not gotten a… more

Any tips on how to help spouse battle the nausea help her throw up less? I know it's normal and she has to go through it but I can't help feel useless seeing her struggle with it and not be ab… more

Any folks interested in product owner role in a restaurant business? Dm me for more information. Gathering requirements, aligning internal clients, project management, refining Jira stories. Remote ro… more

Took a position as a Director in a Fortune 50 company last February after 10 years of travel to be able to be around for my kids weekday events. Fast forward almost a year and I feel like I’m regressi… more

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Returning from leave on Monday. What are some realistic boundaries to set with my team? Can I say no meetings before 9am or between 6-8pm? Also, what should the expectation be when my baby is sick and… more

It’s 1/1 and my in-laws are still in my house! They have been here since 12/19 and don’t leave till 1/5. Help!

Is pursuing partnership or fast growth in consulting firms worth it when you have young kids?

Best wide suv with third row and length under 200”? Ideally it would be <6 second 0-60. Not a tesla. We have the mdx hybrid and love it. Looking for something slightly bigger. I love the Tahoe or e… more