u/Hynd_Rikash

I've been looking into switching my 8yo to a different multivitamin before school starts, and I keep seeing brands talk about using methylated folate instead of folic acid.

Then I went down a Google rabbit hole and read that a lot of people don't process folic acid very well, which honestly surprised me because I'd never even heard there was a difference. Now I'm wondering if that's actually something parents should be paying attention to or if it's mostly marketing.

Has anyone looked into this or talked to their pediatrician about it? If you're buying a multivitamin anyway, is methylated folate something worth prioritizing?

I'm a single dad with two kids, and my oldest is just starting to become a teenager. Growing up, my parents were extremely strict. And when I say strict, I mean really strict. I know they loved me, but I also remember feeling like I couldn't tell them everything because I was afraid of getting into trouble. I don't want my kids to grow up feeling that way. At the same time, I don't want to be an irresponsible parent either. I still want to set boundaries, teach them responsibility, and make sure they understand that actions have consequences. I'm trying to find that balance between being a parent and being someone my kids feel safe talking to.

More than anything, I want them to trust me. I want them to know they can come to me with anything, even if they've made a mistake or they're afraid of disappointing me. Any tips?