I work 9-6, get home at 6:30, kids are wound up, bedtime routine is an hour, and by then I'm dead inside. Everyone talks about "being present" with your kids but how? I'm too tired to do anything but watch them eat dinner. Do you guys actually have the energy for quality time or is this just another...
He's 8. No specific occasion. Just came home from school with this absolutely terrible but incredibly thoughtful card he made in art class. It said "You're the best dad because you make me laugh and you always help me." Nope, not getting emotional at my desk. Totally fine. Anyway this is going strai...
Used to waste like 3 hours a day at work just scrolling or in pointless meetings. Now I have a hard stop at 5pm because I need to pick up my son. That pressure actually made me way more efficient. I get more done in 6 hours than I used to in 9. Plus my boss respects the boundary. Anyone else find wo...
My 8yo literally asks what the cafeteria is serving before he asks how his day was. Today they had something called 'taco Tuesday' and he's been hyping it up all week. Is this normal? Should I be worried he's eating better at school than at home lol
Did anyone else just... stop caring about climbing the ladder? I used to want partner track, VP role, all that. Now I'm 38 with a 4yo and a 6yo and the idea of taking on MORE responsibility at work sounds like literal hell. But then I feel like I'm wasting potential or being lazy? Like, is it okay t...
We were driving to school and he was being loud, typical kid stuff, and I snapped at him. Then he goes "Dad why are you always mad?" and I had to pull over because I literally couldn't see. I'm not always angry - or am I? Idk anymore. This is the wake up call I needed. Need to find a therapist ASAP ...
Long time lurker first time posting. Just watching my nephew get raised by his mom with basically no structure or discipline and it's painful to watch. Kid's nine and can barely follow instructions. I'm not saying be harsh but kids NEED boundaries. They need to know what's expected of them. This who...
Looking at car seats for our April baby and seeing the Graco Snugride SnugLock is like $200 vs some others at $400+. The reviews are mixed - some people swear by it, others say the base is flimsy. We're in the Denver area if that matters for climate concerns. Worth the savings or should we splurge?
My 10yo absolutely REFUSES to let me put sunscreen on his face. Says it feels "slimy" and "stings his eyes." I've tried spray, lotion, stick, even that new mousse stuff. He just won't do it. I end up just doing his arms and shoulders and hoping for the best, but I'm always worried. Anyone have a sun...
Just want to give glory to God today. One year ago I hit rock bottom and made the decision to get clean. My family didn't believe in me at first obviously but I kept showing up and kept praying and kept trying. My youngest asked me yesterday if I was going to 'the bad place again' and I was able to ...
Is it too early to think about this? My 8yo wants to be a specific character that I can't find pre-made anywhere. Never made a costume before. Should I attempt DIY or just cave and order something generic? How hard is this actually lol
My insurance is weirdly specific and the few places I've called are booked out until next year. Would prefer someone who actually gets the dad thing—not just parenting in general. Gender doesn't matter to me but I know some guys prefer male therapists. If anyone's in the area and found someone good,...
This happened again. I pick up my 9yo on Sunday and apparently she's now not allowed to eat anything with food coloring bc his ex's new husband is "holistic" or whatever. So no Gatorade, no fruit snacks, basically nothing fun. Now my son is asking me to follow the same rules at my house. I'm not ag...
Anyone else struggling with this setup? I'm in a 2BR apartment in Austin and my daughter's daycare has been closed for 2 weeks due to flooding. I work in tech (SaaS sales), so I'm on calls most of the day. My wife works 9-5 at a law firm downtown. This morning I had to mute myself THREE times durin...
- No nuts (school restriction) - No chocolate (melts in backpack) - Can't be too messy - Has to actually appeal to a 6-year-old I keep defaulting to granola bars and cheese but I feel like I'm in a rut. What am I missing?