Consulting Dads

I got an email from my pre-kindergartener’s teacher today saying that another kid bit him on his finger at the school. My almost 3 year old was understandably upset but recovered quickly according to his teachers. The bite d… more

Is it too forward to offer payment in order to secure a spot at a daycare? (Has anyone done it?)
Our No. 1 daycare has been slowly offering spots (supposedly some spots remain available in our kid’s ag… more

My 2 yo is getting pretty fast on his strider bike and I can’t quite keep up on foot anymore without breaking into a full sprint and looking crazy chasing him. Any recs on getting a scooter or bike fo… more

Anyone put two kids in one room? We have 2 under 2 and the 2nd one is about to turn 6 months. We had originally planned to move him into his brother’s room. Alternative is to keep in our room a little… more

Have you ever dealt with being judged by other parents for how you handle religion? My partner and I are not very religious, so our kids do not attend church. I recently discovered that some of my son… more

Is anyone else worried about how much screen time their kids are getting at school / because of homework? My first grader has a school-issued Chromebook that they use to read, do math games, and so on… more

So we have another one on the way. For our first, I attended most of the OB visits, but for the second do you think I need to do the same? It seems like it might be overdoing it just with the time I h… more

How do you handle kids lying? My 5 YO son has decided to start telling lies about anything he can think of. So far, it hasn't been anything serious, but it's bizarre to me and concerning.

Any Nashville travel experiences with kids? Planning a trip shortly and figuring out where to stay. Any recommendations on neighborhoods?

How do you get your 6 yo to improve their conversational skills? I have seen that my son isn’t able to carry a convo with any other kids in his class (even when the other kids initiate the chat!) exce… more

Can you renew a US passport of a 5 year old online or do you have to in-person?

Trying to figure out discipline for my 8 year old. He was caught swearing at a friends house during a play date. He didn’t seem very apologetic when talked to, so we grounded him for the weekend - no … more

My 3 year old really hates book jackets. Like he won’t even let me read the book if the jacket is still on. Won’t give me a reason. Anyone else?

Do you let your little ones have music on to help them fall asleep? My partner and I are torn on how long the music should play for and what kind of music we should allow at bed time.

Suggestions for good iPhone game for a 5 year old to keep them busy for 30 min?

Fun activity to do with my son around the house or even outside? Weather is a little cold to be outside but something reasonable should be ok. 3.5 yr old son

Any tips on helping toddlers endure a long car ride? We're taking our first long car trip together this weekend (about 3.5 hrs) and I'd love to minimize meltdowns.

Just bought a house in Atlanta burbs. Do you guys think a fence is a must for kids below 7? I am planning a chain linked fence but is that only DIY?

How often do you all get emails from daycare regarding a sickness that is going around? Our 1.5 year old has been sick A LOT since starting daycare, and I’ve been told it’s normal. But we get emails l… more

My kid loves reading. It's awesome. But she's taken to reading at night with a booklight after her bedtime. Should I just let her do it? I'm worried about her not getting enough sleep, but… more

Going to a wedding in Italy with a toddler hwho won't be attending the ceremony. Anyone done this before? How does one find a babysitter in this situation?

How do you reinforce your child's good behavior? Sometimes it seems like my kiddo is helping us out solely because he's expecting some kind of reward. When he doesn't get one, he's sup… more

Damn you time change! Damn you to hell!

What do you do for sleep situation when traveling for a vacation with a toddler (2) who climbs out of his pack and play but still sleeps in a crib at home? Where would they sleep?

My 6.5 month old will just not sleep more than 2 hours at a time through the night. He's gone through sleep regression and thinga have been normalizing but 2-3 hours at a stretch is all we get at … more

First-time dad heading back to work from paternity leave very soon. Any tips or advice on how to best transition back in?

Hey all, our 6 mo old has a flat spot. We saw the “specialist” yesterday for all 5 minutes who basically said “maybe helmet, maybe he’ll grow out of it.” We see the helmet techs on Monday. We’re just … more

Any dads taken a sabatical to spend more time with their family? How did you do it?

Pre KG Kiddos birthday is coming up. His teacher has suggested sending some treats in for his classmates (8 kiddos total) which need to be nut free and store bought. Any suggestions?

First time dads — how do you balance consulting with a new child without missing major milestones or being a relatively absentee parent?

How do you discuss race with a toddler? Unfortunately, our kindergartner's teacher sent out an email basically letting us know that a racist comment was made in class. It wasn't my kid who mad… more

Have any of you had period when your child was sick nearly every 2-3 weeks from daycare. How did you handle it at work? My guy is still picking up stomach bugs (has one now) and my wife can’t keep ta… more

I’m so disappointed in my spouse. 💔

My partner and I lost our baby this week (miscarriage). It has been harder to process than I ever imagined.

For those who have experienced this, what helped you process your emotions so you could be t… more

Dads with only 1 kid… pros and cons? Any regrets not having another? It was a long journey for us to have our kid. To have another isn’t going to happen so likely would need to adopt or do a donor typ… more

My kid is potty training, so obviously he tried to flush an entire roll of TP down the hole today.

Side question: How do I teach a two and half year old to wipe properly? He loves to wipe but I have to… more

Can someone explain to me why bath time is always such a fight?

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