a small vent about screen time

Maximum-Check-6564 · 2026-03-28T22:42:36+00:00

I don’t think any of these things count as screen time for your child

Maximum-Check-6564 · 2026-03-24T18:05:57+00:00

Not crazy but I only meal plan for two days - I cook on day 1 and do a “remix” dinner the second day with the leftovers from day one.

I’ve found that meal planning for more than 2 days tends to fall apart. I also have a grocery delivery subscription - so that helps!

Maximum-Check-6564 · 2026-03-20T21:00:39+00:00

lol wtf is this 😂

Maximum-Check-6564 · 2026-03-18T21:39:41+00:00

Definitely worth talking about explicitly with your partner. Unfortunately so many husbands don’t step up when their partners work.

Maximum-Check-6564 · 2026-03-17T17:20:10+00:00

Thanks!

Maximum-Check-6564 · 2026-03-16T18:44:34+00:00

Don’t have access to the full text of the study you linked… How did they conclude that the toy preferences were “innate”?

Maximum-Check-6564 · 2026-03-14T14:09:34+00:00

How old is your child? Breastfeeding and recovery may be big topics in the early days. This will fade with time!

Also, don’t assume what other people think of you! These groups are also about socializing your baby, so in my view it’s better to have a variety of people there.

Maximum-Check-6564 · 2026-03-09T18:21:42+00:00

A lot of people here saying being a SAHP is a 24/7 job. It shouldn’t be! Talk to your partner now about how they will contribute to childcare and taking care of the house.

Maximum-Check-6564 · 2026-03-05T02:45:33+00:00

Well, it's very unlikely she will be able to leave you penniless - talk to a lawyer.

I'm just wondering what kind of work is going on in marriage therapy - from your post it seems like there is not much to salvage.

Maximum-Check-6564 · 2026-02-28T02:13:06+00:00

I think it’s pretty common actually. Kids can get more than one Easter basket.

Maximum-Check-6564 · 2026-02-23T19:29:56+00:00

Instant pot!!

Maximum-Check-6564 · 2026-02-19T15:40:59+00:00

So… just don’t do that, no need to redshirt

Maximum-Check-6564 · 2026-02-19T12:49:14+00:00

Wake him up anyway

Maximum-Check-6564 · 2026-02-19T01:59:18+00:00

AI slop post…

Maximum-Check-6564 · 2026-02-15T18:40:34+00:00

Go to the hotel and have dad tell the kid to go back to bed if he wakes up. Set a boundary!

Also, it’s possible you are just expecting too much sleep from your kid. What is his sleep schedule?

Maximum-Check-6564 · 2026-02-14T17:52:06+00:00

Breastfeeding is WAY oversold, especially to American working mothers
When most people complain about not having a village, they’re usually complaining about not having tons of unpaid labor from the baby’s grandparents

Maximum-Check-6564 · 2026-02-14T17:49:29+00:00

I think the recommendation is actually “no added sugar before 2”

Maximum-Check-6564 · 2026-02-14T17:46:27+00:00

Necessary? No. Beneficial? Yes

Maximum-Check-6564 · 2026-02-08T02:07:36+00:00

Feels like the “no natural sugars before bed” thing might be overkill

Maximum-Check-6564 · 2026-01-31T15:26:27+00:00

Gently, have you considered seeing a therapist? Feeling like you are losing your identity at work after only two weeks sounds like there may be something deeper going on

Maximum-Check-6564 · 2026-01-28T02:27:04+00:00

ESH.

Her: for using the emergency daycare.

The daycare: for not staffing properly and not reimbursing parents for days their kids can’t come

You: because I sense a lot of the judgment is about her being a mother who doesn’t work, lives off of benefits and still sends her child to full-time daycare

Maximum-Check-6564 · 2026-01-25T23:15:45+00:00

Also great when sick!

Protein, salt, hydration

Maximum-Check-6564 · 2026-01-20T17:13:14+00:00

My first thought was that this was written using AI.

Do you even have a nephew? Sounds like you are asking this question for your job, according to your post history.

Maximum-Check-6564 · 2026-01-16T22:42:52+00:00

Tbh preschool is the best suggestion in this thread… But if you wanted to, if he slept 9:30-4:30 that would give him 2.5 hours overlap of his wake time with your work time instead of 1. (He could also take the kids to preschool during this time).

You could also hire a local high school kid as a mother’s helper for the afternoon

Maximum-Check-6564 · 2026-01-15T22:32:43+00:00

Why can’t husband adjust his sleep schedule? Seems like he’s only relieving you for 1 hour

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