First time Dad and my 15 month old keeps running up the stairs at my in-laws place and they keep encouraging it. Stairs are almost 10 inches high with nothing underneath and I’m worried that he might slip and fall in between the stairs. My FIL is a bit of a know-it-all and keeps insisting it’s safe and I don’t agree. What do I do? Don’t want to fight the entire house full of people about this and kid enjoys it too much and cries a lot if I/we prevent him from climbing

3 months post breakup… I seemed to be healing well and all the sudden this week I took a huge step back and feel heartbroken all over again. For context I was in a 4 year relationship including 1 year engaged and had to call my wedding off due to his infidelity. How can I shake this? 😔

The sudden death of a friend has made me realize that my obsession with goals has caused me to miss out on so much of my life. How can I learn to refocus and make time for the people in my life?

Starting an IVF cycle shortly; and feeling very anxious. My period, which is usually within 25-28 days hasn’t started yet. It is 14 days late (and no, I am not pregnant :). My doctor had me patching 4 estrogen patches everyday for 10 days.
Has anyone else gone through this? Delayed period because of IVF stress? Or delayed period because of estrogen patches?
I don’t know what to make of all of this. Any help/ guidance would be great!

My two young toddlers are home from daycare for the next 1.5 weeks for the holidays, and I have off work to watch them. It’s only been 2 days, and I’m so exhausted that I’m counting down the days until I go back to work and they are in daycare. Does anyone have any tips for enjoying this time? I love my kids so much, but how do SAHMs do this every day? I’m so drained already, and I have no patience left…

How do you keep your glow (mental positivity, feeling grounded and happy vs off and anxious etc)...after returning from some kind of decent break be it vacay or other leave (maternity)?

My boyfriend of 6 months just broke up with me 😔 yeah I know 6 months wasn’t that long but it was one of those relationships where we hit it off instantly. We spent every single day together, talked on the phone for hours, he was literally my best friend and we felt so comfortable with each other. We both expressed that this was a relationship we wanted to eventually become a marriage. We had a few typical relationship arguments but always tried to manage them. (Continued in comments)

I’m off on maternity leave in October and am wondering if there are any Ad Creative meet-ups/groups that are baby-friendly but not baby-centric knocking around?

I’d love to keep my Creative brain ticking over while keeping in touch with the industry, rather than everything turning to mush.

Tired of a certain coworker looking at their watch when I start to pack up and leave for the day. Sorry for having a family that I enjoy being around and when was the last time I didn’t deliver?

What’s a good entry level watch <$400 to get for my girlfriend as a gift? She doesn’t wear watches right now but has expressed interest for a while

We’re still trying to get pregnant during this time and man it’s been so hard to do! Any reasons why this is so or reasons why we shouldn’t be trying? I’m the husband.

One of the partners at the firm asked me if I can move my marriage (already planned and shared dates 3months back) to next year as there is lot of work to be done for the client. I am always grateful, as for everything I have learnt in consulting is at this company. But asking me to reconsider one of the most important events in my personal life against a project. Is that right? How do you care for your work and employer anymore after this?

Anyone experienced growing apart from close girl friends? I used to have really close one, we’d speak and text updating each other on lives day in day out for couple years, now we barely talk and become more like a far acquaintance when we bump into each other. I still made the efforts, but am pretty sad. I think it started with some past boy drama, and our convos also are no longer in the same wavelength - talking about ideas vs gossiping about other ppl.

Hi Fishes, I have got an offer letter from IBM, however I came to know I am pregnant and have to go on maternity before probation period. Shall I join IBM or not? any help is appreciated

Thanks in advance.

Struggling with an extremely hyperactive 13 year old in afternoon. He is also argumentative. I have to remove him from the room constantly! I need good strategies!

How do you nicely tell your boyfriend you are not happy in your relationship? Please advise.

Looking for some perspective: we just got a brand new $2,000 glass top 78" dining table. I asked my husband to please use a table cloth when he uses that table for d&d with his friends to avoid scratches and the loud dice on the table. He got upset that I "don't let him enjoy our stuff," that I "hate the sound of him having fun," and he says I am being unreasonable. From my perspective, I just want to preserve this expensive piece of furniture that we both love. Am I being unreasonable?

For the older 🐠 out there. Have any of you successfully re-dated an ex and end up getting married? Haven't talked to an ex in 2 years and really hit it off.

Hi All,

Wanted to know from married folks
What's your frequency of having saxx during initial stage of marriage.

Thanks

Real question: how does a hospital system using a leading EHR not know where in the facility a patient is? Father brought in via ambulance at 215pm.....and when my mother called a few hours later for an update on his status they had no idea where he was. She played “transfer me to Dept X bingo” (ED, med/surg, OR, PACU), til she found a nurse who knew where he was. How does this happen?

I have a baby of 15 months. She is very introvert and start crying if any of friends comes to visit. Can any one suggest things what I can do to make my baby extroverted?

Hi fishes,

Just now received a mail from wipro embark for laptop delivery..

Ps: I haven't received offer letter yet.

Hi all! Need 11 likes to enable DMs. Please help me with that!
Thanks.

Seriously wanna divorce my wife who’s not necessarily a bad person but I feel angry about her all the time. I always have to fight with her over the small things. I feel she’s playing a power game and trying to take control whenever she gets the chance.

The only moment she steps back and be the person I want is when I get really angry and she can sense it. Why do I have to do this every time to get peace?

No kids, but even I am not afraid to divorce, I don’t feel it’s worth it!

EY or PwC??

Interviewing with both companies as an experienced hired/ experienced associate..

Which company do you prefer?

Anyone here from OYO , what kind of questions they ask for sde 3?

For all you Toronto transplants on here... what brought you to the city?

Is it a good time to switch job now? Is there possibility of job offer being rejected at joining time?

I want to make a switch from advertising to consulting. I have 4+ YOE in strategy but I don’t know where to start. Any tips or insights?

Anyone a member at the equinox sports club with the pool? Do you know the current rates, and do you recommend? I like to swim laps..

With 2.5 yr of work ex as BA in an MNC, looking for a job change in FMCG or consulting as senior BA , if any opening pls comment below.
Thankyou.

I am interested in learning data science and excel in that path. Please let me know any opportunities.

Saudi Arabia just slashed/postponed some projects in Vision 2030. Is it gonna affect the major firms in the ME region?

I’m studying addiction psychology and I’m curious what treatments you all have personally found to be most effective (eg types of therapies, 12 step programs, rehabs, detoxes, spiritual practices etc)

Forsman and Bodenfors creative recruiter email?

I’ve been interviewing with This company for over a month. Had my 3rd round a couple weeks ago and didn’t hear back until yesterday. They wanted to interview me today which was just another to see if I had an questions, mentioned what I’d be doing and I’d hear by end of day. Have yet to hear and again not sure.

Any parents under H1B? I was@looking to get an au pair for kids and got to know that I cannot host one because I don’t have a green card yet. Any options? I heard people get au pairs that have another year remaining in their visa but couldn’t find one yet

Anybody still have children going to private school in person. Our 5 yo is in a Montessary where they had 3-4 COVID cases reported over the weekend. They are still keeping it open for now. We are wondering if we should send our kid. What are other parents doing?

Any recos on great childcare in New York (ideally west village / Chelsea / Greenwich / soho)?

What Christmas gift can I get a 3 year old boy? He loves cars and all things transportation related. And has a ton of toys. I want to get him something very thoughtful that he can engage, learn or just have fun.

Every day of my life feels the same. The monotony of my job and taking care of the young kiddos is just the same over and over. I love my kids dearly (my job not so much) but I think this never ending repetition is impacting my mental health. Anyone else go through similar feelings or have any advice?

About to be a new dad. Starting to look into childcare but feeling a little overwhelmed. Would love to hear thoughts/opinions on what to look for besides convenience.

My ex-wife is suggesting sending our 3 year old to a early school program, from 7am-5pm. Which I think is too long for a 3 year old. Any perspectives on this from other parents? Thanks

Looking for suggestions on sleep training guides, books, videos, blogs etc. for infants. Internet has plethora of information. I can’t figure what to follow.

Our 5 month old started daycare about 5 weeks ago. We’ve already had to keep her home for 2.5 of those 5 weeks due to catching various illnesses (croup, rsv, brinchiolitis, etc). Both my wife and I have been sick most of that time as well (gotten it from the baby). Wife is thinking we get a full time nanny for the next 4 months to help the baby build antibodies. Cost aside, is this feasible / worthwhile to go thru the effort / finding the right fit, only for 4 months?

We recently sleep trained our 7 month son. He went from waking up multiple times during night and taking only 30 minute naps 3 times during day (most cases nursed to sleep or rocked to sleep or took a drive) to sleeping 12 hours at night without interruption and two 2 hour naps and one 45 minutes nap during day. We both love that he is getting enough sleep and well rested on one hand. On the other hand, we are now wondering if he is sleeping way too much.. contd…

Hi everyone, first timer here. Having some issues w. our 4 yo being pushed around and bullied at preschool. He’s really sad and upset. He’s also super shy & introvert. Any advise? Pep talk? Discuss with teacher?

Welcome all to parents in Consulting bowl, please post a little bit about yourself, number of kids and their ages!

Sheesh I was really excited that this bowl existed….the. Saw that it’s not active at all 😂 Guess everyone’s on the what to expect app!

Debating when to have the first baby… would you say having a baby is totally worth it ? Worth all the struggles and sacrifices? Or should I wait an extra year just to save more money and enjoy life now without the extra sacrifices… (female 27 & want to have 2 kids)

Any parents who are still on the safe side with Covid? We have a 1 year old and being safe and staying mostly home is really getting to me. Most of our friends have kids who are able to mask up or are vaccinated and it’s getting quite isolating. Especially now mask mandates are being lifted feeling like we can’t go anywhere without risking our kid.

I am getting ready to send my 2 year old toddler to a toddler program next week for the first time. Have to fill out a form “bathroom waiver”, which is basically allowing teachers at the school to clean my child after a potty, including genital area. I feel uneasy about this but I know I have to let them… I assume all parents have signed such waiver?

Starting a new job next week and when do I tell my coworkers that I have a newborn? Male asking.

Consulting Baby Shower question - what was the best baby shower gift you ever received?

Hi all! I was asked coordinate a local happy hour for my team. The issue I’m having is that I’m currently pregnant and am not sure if I’m comfortable to hang out with strangers. What’s the most professional way to say no without hurting feelings / burning bridges? Or should I suck it up and go?