Been thinking about joining a dad support group or something similar but feels kinda weird? Like would I actually open up to strangers about struggling? Or is it just a bunch of guys trying to out-stoic each other? There's one that meets Wednesday nights near me but the details on their website are ...
Used to run half marathons in my 20s. Tried to do a 5k loop yesterday at 35 with 20 extra pounds and two kids. Made it 2 miles before my knees were begging me to stop. My 7yo on his bike was actually lapping me. THE IRONY. Anyway, I'm starting Couch to 5K like a beginner bc apparently I am one now. ...
Grabbed the Gizmo Watch 3 for my youngest so my wife and I can call/text him when he's at school or at grandma's house. It's stupid simple (literally just calls and messages) but it's given us so much peace of mind and he feels like a big kid. Not replacing a phone by any means but it's the perfect ...
Okay I know this sounds stupid but my daughter legitimately smiled at me this morning. Like a real, intentional smile, not just gas. She's 6 weeks old and I have been WAITING for this moment since she was born. My wife was still sleeping so I just sat there making dumb faces at her for like 20 minut...
Seriously these chairs are like 400 bucks and they're just fancy office chairs with racing stripes. Am I missing something or is it all marketing? Looking for something comfortable for my streaming setup but not trying to spend my kids college fund.
Like Factor or Freshly or whatever. Honest question - are they actually good or just convenient overprice? With my schedule, I'm either cooking something quick or eating takeout. Middle ground would be nice but I'm skeptical about the cost and whether the food is actually decent. What's your real ex...
Quick question: we sometimes prop the bottle in our daughter's mouth (3 months) while she's lying down so we can get a break. We're not leaving her alone, we're right there. Is this actually bad? I feel like people are judgy about it but like... we're present, monitoring her, just not actively holdi...
I've tried meditation apps (too boring), gym (too time-consuming), therapy (good but expensive). What I actually found helps: 20 minutes alone in my car after work before I go inside. Just sitting there. No phone, no podcast, nothing. Just existing. Seems dumb but it's been the best stress manageme...
Took the hardest W's today. Director position opened up in my department - would've been a 15% bump and "the next step" in my career. But it's 60% travel, lots of evenings, and my kids are 5 and 7. We did the math and even with the raise, I'd barely see them during the school year. My wife was suppo...
Tried to make those foil packet meals over the fire last night with my kids (ages 5 and 11). Sounds simple right? WRONG. The 5yo knocked his into the coals immediately, the 11yo's somehow didn't cook through even though it was on there for like 45 minutes, and mine was basically charcoal. We ended ...
Okay so the thing was clogged and instead of trying to keep him out of it, I just showed him what was happening. Explained the parts, let him help turn the valve, the whole thing. He was SO INTO IT. Felt like a real mechanic lol. When the water finally went down he started cheering. Now he keeps ask...
Doc recommended buspirone for my anxiety but I'm nervous about the sexual side effects I read about online. Has anyone actually been on this? Worried it's gonna tank my relationship with my wife even more than my current anxiety is lol. Looking for real experience not WebMD horror stories.
Every Tuesday evening when mom picks up our 2yo he absolutely loses it. Crying, clinging, the whole thing. I feel terrible but I also don't know if I'm making it worse by comforting him extra before she takes him. Is this normal separation anxiety? Will it get better? My ex acts like it's no big dea...
Just me? My 4yo used to love playgrounds but lately she's terrified of the slide. Says it's "too slippery and fast." We've tried going slow, using her blanket, going down with her, everything. She's still into the climbing stuff though which is 100x more dangerous if you ask me. Feels like we're goi...
We're going to a KOA about 2 hours from here. The kids are 5 and 8. I'm terrified something will go wrong but also kinda excited? Anyone have tips for first time camping with littles? Like what's the biggest disaster you've had? Trying to prepare myself mentally lol