Parents at Work

Feel like I’m constantly getting sick (with young kids) recommendations for supplements please

My 2.5 year old likes cold baths (not like plunges) just cooler baths. I think it’s a sensory thing but has anyone seen this before ?

Looking for travel alternatives for pack n play’s for taller toddlers or just young kids who aren’t ready for full beds yet? We obviously aren’t flying with a whole crib, so what do people do? My 2.5… more

Is there anything I can do at work for a pregnant colleague who is being pushed by the company to quit?

I have an 8yr old boy and I am struggling to find shows that are age appropriate and also educational about geography, history, the world. We’re sick of the animal shows. Everything seems to be geared… more

Not a real “work” issue but tangentially related and need to vent/hear opinions. We are visiting Disney World with our four year old and for my wife’s birthday. I’ve been immensely stressed with work … more

Just dropped off my parents at an empowerment event, and let’s just say… I’ve never seen vegetables pretend to be so happy before 😅.
Between the “low-calorie” jollof rice and the “diet-friendly” puff-puff, … more

Anyone struggle with how to divide holidays when one set of in laws lives in the same city and sees your kids all the time (at least once a week) and the other set lives further away and only sees the… more

Anybody have a child yhat knows how to open child locks on medicine? I know the answer is keep everything out of reach but are there any other solutions here?

My 2nd grader has bad melt downs about homework. When I pick them up from school they say- “we have to get home, I have to do homework!” Yes, it’s a transition. I couldn’t understand why all the pressure to ‘not … more

Dear fishes ( specially new/ toddler mom)

In current scenario where workload had increased to it's peak impacting mental healtj as well as pysical health now it's tough to survive.. how are you navigating? Ever thought of l… more

Anyone else’s spouse just not actually know what you do for a living? Last night my wife asked me what my job actually is and I asked her to tell me her understanding of it first… it was a bit off. Sh… more

Does anyone here work for Alvarez & Marsal on either the Global Transaction Tax team or in the National Tax Office? Looks like they’re significantly expanding and wondering if anyone can speak to … more

Hi all, need suggestions,
Myself software engineer with 10+ years of exp. My husband -marine engineer. I have a kid. my husband has a plan to stay in home for a year for his exams. I feel like taking a break a… more

What do you do for your kids for savings accounts? I have a college saver account for my 11-year-old that I started when she was five. (Not a 529, due to my job I cannot use 529’s). The interest rate… more

Want to teach my 5 year old how to read. Any recommendations how to start? She knows all the letters already.

Suggestions for an iPad for our 7 year old to let them use for 1-2 hours a day to FaceTime their friends etc. Don’t expect to use it much beyond that.

Those who send their kids to daycare, could you please tell me how often does the daycare share videos/photos during the day? Please also specify whether it’s family based or center based daycare. I’m… more

I was a catching up with an old friend and I observed “with a busy family you can either arrive on time or in a good mood. But not both!”
He paused, before saying
“Yes. Although neither is also an optio… more

Just had our second and our first is struggling. We knew he’d regress a bit but only wants dad, and refuses to let dad hold the baby. We try to reason with him (ie dad will pick you up when he’s done … more

My kid started public school. She’s way ahead of the kindergarteners in her class. However, her teacher makes comments such as she’s too fast, her ideas are too smart and she’s reported that the teach… more

Help me see reason. Hired by a startup to develop compliance/quality/regulatory programs. They give me full autonomy to do my job and I’m remote with weekly visits to the facility or as needed.
Pros: I get … more

Teen parents: My son had a flip phone and is getting frustrated because he cannot download memes that his friends text to him. My preference is not to buy an iPhone - is there something we can get hi… more

Did anyone take a break from work to stay home with the kids and then went back to work? Was it hard to get a job again and get your career back?

Does anyone else struggle with the amount of homework their kids receive? Every day my 1st grader gets 1 double sided math page and a 10 word writing/phonogram assignment. They also get a reading comp… more

My son is in Pre-K in Arlington public school. He’s fully potty trained when he’s awake. He can use the potty, flush, and even poop independently with no issues. The challenge is naps. When he falls asleep, he goes int… more

Anyone here take the big little feelings course and willing to share how it helped and what’s in it for toddler disciplining and tantrum struggle ? Thanks

Howdy parents, if you have Bright Horizons backup care through your employer you may be able to submit reimbursements. It depends if your employer is opted in but generally you can convert 40 hours fr… more

I have two kids — a 2yr old and 3yr old both in daycare full time. I’m also trying to pay off about $50K in debt quickly and daycare costs are slowing down my progress. Would you recommend I do halfti… more

What are your thoughts on what are your thoughts on taking a third maternity leave? For context, I’ve been at my job for almost 4 years, told the first leave 1.5 yrs in then second after a year when I… more

Does anybody have a standing night with a babysitter/nanny/childcare provider? I’m thinking about using a local childcare agency to find a sitter to come, every other Friday night, so I can finish up … more

Anyone else have a kid who is obsessed with going to space? My toddler is absolutely obsessed with going to space and to the moon, and I am struggling with how to embrace her interest in something tha… more