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Dads talking about how to be simultaneously awesome at home and in consulting
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Remote this week .. kid has been waking up all night. With 2 hours of sleep not looking forward to series of meetings today.

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Just got my 11-month old daughter a passport and of course applied for Global Entry. I think it's hilarious that US Customs needs to "interview" kid that can't say anything more than… more

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Who's had a vasectomy? How was it? What's a comparable procedure? How was recovery? Etc

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How do you bring up the conversation of a prenup to your SO

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Between project demands and life, struggling to figure out how to do all of this extra +1 kind of stuff. Anyone else?

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Looking for babymoon destination suggestions within the US..

Any advice on getting to know married couples or people with kids going through a similar chapter in their life? I am worried mainly for my wife, and that she wont have a support system...

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Can anyone help me ballpark a reasonable rate for a cleaning person per visit? Philadelphia suburb if that helps

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Single dad here. Just starting to date. First date tonight got me thinking. When do I bring up my son? How? I am young (25). For some reason I feel like it will send girls my age running...

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On top of a daycare or nanny, cleaning lady, and outsourced lawn care do any of you have a mother's helper that comes in here or there? What jobs/tasks does he or she do?

Currently dreading a 6 hr flight with a 20 month old. Other than new toys on a slow drip (wife’s suggestion) and Benadryl/Bourbon (mine/don’t judge), any others?

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Married for 2 years, have 9 months old daughter, my wife’s finding the balance impossible and it’s taking a huge toll on my morale. Thinking of leaving consulting but I really like the job. Anyone han… more

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Wife looking to join KPMG and we're planning next kid. Anyone know what the maternity leave rules are?

First kid will be here in the next 5 weeks or so. Any ideas for a push present (non jewelry)?

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Young Single dad, trying to balance everything paying all these bills myself. Dealing with my kid calling someone else dad. Need some support... My friends don't have kids. I need dad friends!

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I’m from Europe and feel like the dentists here are constantly adding treatments and pushing for work that is less than necessary ... my 7 year old is about to get braces.... seems super young

For those with a stay-at-home wife, is it still 50/50 for house chores and taking care of baby?

Any 529 recommendations or other suggestions for investments for one's offspring?

Who can recommend a tax professional who can make daycare / nanny cost result in more than $200 childcare tax credit? There must be a way 🤷‍♂️

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What does your family budget monthly for all spending, how well do you stay under?

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Keep hearing “having two is easier,” somehow I don’t think I agree having 2 is easier. Maybe I’m wrong?

Is it normal that the client you've been working with for almost a year wouldnt even congratulate you on having a baby. I mean I can understand the time off concerns the client might have but stil… more

How to get free baby stuff for an upcoming baby?

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Winning: kept my kid's goldfish, that he won at the parish festival, alive for 1.5 years.
Losing: OMG, the damn things can live up to 25 years... and it won't stop growing!!! #timefortheporcela… more

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Program Manager asked me to take a 1hr later flight on Thursdays. The1 hr would make me miss seeing my kids before bed. I like coming home and putting them to bed. How do I address?

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Three toddler birthdays in one day.... HELP

Convinced by my family to take 20 mo old to Italy on family vacation (they’re covering a lot of $$ bc traveling with a toddler is waste of $ IMO). Still can’t get over negative thoughts. Any tips?

My oldest is a high school freshman and has repeatedly asked to have a party where both boys and girls spend the night. Is that normal? We say no, and then wonder if this ever happened.

Just when you return to hotel and feel like breaking your laptop after a long freakin day and your kid calls you over Skype. Everything goes back to good. #ConsultingMoments

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Is there a minimum time that you need to work after you come back from your 4 month paternity leave at D?

I’m a single dad with 3 kiddos have a nanny but know how much are can take. What should I do?

What water do you use to make smilac infant formula? Bottled water or is it something else? New dad here

Love: the hug that my little guy gives me before I drop him off for daycare in the morning.

Hate: the snot schmear from said little guy's hug, pointed out to me during a client presentation.

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You’re a parent when your spotify “top songs of 2017” is full of lullabies, Moana and Frozen

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