Consulting Dads

My wife is due to give birth to our second son a few days after our wedding anniversary. I don’t want to buy her something for the baby. Looking for suggestions.

Can anyone recommend a good play saucer? My 4-month-old son is getting bored with his playmat - looking to get him a saucer to do something new.

My kid started 3rd grade this year, his first year for getting homework. After providing initial feedback I gave it to my wife for a second level quality review

Started to sleep train my 8month old using the Ferber method. After two hours of crying he fell asleep. One of the few times he's fell asleep without being rocked. Progress!

About to have our first kid! Thrilled and nervous at the same time. And some part of me...is scared things will change between my wife and I. We have so much fun together and have so much we still...

Are you open with your kids about your affection for your partner? Eg you kiss in front of them? Use double entendres? Where is the line for you?

I'm having problems getting staffed and I'm on the beach, I'm a recent new hire. I start paternity leave in November so it seems that everyone is staying away. I split my paternity leave a… more

do you'll use any apps to keep track of feeds/wet diapers? do you think an app or such tracking is needed?

My wife said I could watch both of my kids this weekend or take one and go tailgating at Notre Dame....... 😳😳 I just purchased one of those child wrist leashes. Anyone other guys use those?

Our 4-month-old is having a really tough time adjusting to daycare. He isn’t napping at all during the 9-10 hours he is there. The teachers are doing their best but they have other kids to look after.

Some knucklehead tried to go past my daughter’s school bus this morning. Bus had flashers and stop (big no no) to protect kids crossing street. Car behind bus parked across the lane...

Have any of you fellow dads coached 4-5yo soccer? Looking for some suggestions on drills to keep it fun for these kiddos. I’m not a soccer guy, just volunteering because help was needed. TIA!

So my kindergartner needs to bring in 2-3 small items that help describe how I contribute to community through my job... I'm stumped. I'm in MC focused on Retail Operations. Thoughts?

thoughts on clipping new born nails? should wait a week or so? it's been like 24 hours and he's scratched himself 6 times already

What are some daddy-baby (18 mo) activities you do on Saturday mornings? After travel and working during the week, looking to bond and take him off my wife’s hands for a few hours.

Anyone here have two kids under two? Looks like it’s impossible to ‘balance’ work life. Mrs is expecting our second in a few months. First kid is 1. Is there any hope?

Living in a loveless, sexless marriage where I’ve been assured divorce. I’ll spare the details but while we figure it out, what are discreet ways to meet people on the road with no strings attached?

Starting my paternity leave from next week when my wife goes to work. Any ideas on how to make the leave productive/fun?

how does child custody work given my travel schedule? been thinking about a divorce and have two young boys. would I get every weekend and she gets Mon to Thursday? I want it to be fair to her too

Are there any non-travelling consulting opportunities in Orange county with the big 4? Currently in an internal support function (finance) with no upward mobility.

If anyone in Orange County is looking for a new full time nanny, I have a recommendation. Feel free to comment or DM. Maybe I’ll be become a recruiter.

Any sfdc consulting dads looking to get off the road? DM me (must be onshore)

Our child has decided to stop napping and is now up 4-5 times at night (for a long time it was 2-3). He’ll be 4 months next week. He is still eating, but is just fussy and only wants to be held. Help!

First time dad - we had booked a daycare with deposit but now my wife found something she likes. How bad is it if we don’t go to the first day care ? Don’t care about deposit.

Anyone knows where they sell baby formula in France? I have been to pharmacies and supermarkets but no luck yet

Have you guys taken paternity leave two years apart? Is it looked down upon? Thought on promotion or pay impacts.

Have any dads here taken a pay cut to stay at home more or have more time with the family? Wanting to jump ship but looking at a 15% paycut. Not asking if it’s worth it, just seeing if others have too

I think about divorcing her everyday... she is so damn crazy and irrational... this is not good... have an infant...

What’s up dad fam? Nanny vs. Daycare - we just had our second kid. Thoughts??

New dad that is trying to figure out how to balance life insurance choices (whole life vs term), a 529 plan, 401k, and general investments . Any advice or experience is welcomed!

This week will be the first time flying with our 4-month-old. Any tips/tricks?

What is the best way to run a quick errand while (like pick up a pre-ordered food order etc...) having a kid in car seat? What are your thoughts on ...

4yo has started to get out of bed and run out the room after we put her down for fun. No change in pre-bed routine, I don’t want to stay in her room until she’s asleep if I can avoid it and locking...

Does your partner unload their problems on you as soon as you get in the door before you’ve even caught a breath? How do you deal?

Not necessarily “dad” related but has anyone had any experience with Daikin AC units? Need to install a new one in my house and looking for reviews

Suggestions for a cheap but good travel stroller for a 2 year old. Planning to do a week trip to Europe and want to carry and light weight stroller

My 16 month has gotten 2 of 3 raspberries into a cup on the table from his high chair. Should I be correcting this behavior or encouraging him to work on his form more?