Trying to start a real family devotional time but my kids get bored with the traditional Bible story stuff. I need recommendations for something that actually engages 6 and 10 year olds. Looking for devotionals that ask good questions and don't feel preachy. Also open to just reading Scripture and l...
Took my kids to Chipotle and my 4 year old comes out of the bathroom yelling DAD I POOPED SO LOUD. The entire restaurant heard. I just smiled and pretended I didn't know him. Pretty sure that's what being a dad is all about.
Spent like 6 weekends building a treehouse in our backyard with my boys (ages 7 and 10). Used mostly reclaimed wood and did it on a super tight budget. They helped with everything and the pride on their faces when we finished was insane. Took a ton of patience and we definitely messed up a few times...
Been dealing with depression for a few months and it's affecting everything. I don't have energy for the kids, I snap at them over little things, I just want to be left alone all the time. But they need their dad present and I feel like I'm letting them down. Started therapy last month but not sure ...
My son has been asking for more screen time and I've been letting him play Minecraft for about an hour and a half on school nights. He claims all his friends get unlimited time and honestly I have no idea if that's true. His teacher says his grades are fine and he's not falling asleep in class, but ...
Been using Apple's Screen Time for about 2 months and I have to say it's been a lifesaver. Set limits on different apps, can see what my oldest is actually doing, and yeah he complains but it's way better than fighting about screen time every single day. The app blocking at the limit time actually w...
Anyone else get that thing where you're lying in bed at 2am and your brain decides to remind you of every embarrassing thing you've done since middle school? I've been dealing with this for weeks now. My doc suggested meditation but I can't sit still long enough. Tried melatonin, tried white noise, ...
My wife thinks our son is on the iPad too much but I feel like one or two hours a day is reasonable, especially if some of it is educational stuff. He does his homework, plays outside, reads books. The gaming and YouTube is after all that. Am I being a bad dad for letting this slide? What do other p...
My son asked why I was reading the cereal box at breakfast. I told him it said 'Made in China' and I was looking for the instructions. He's still mad I won't explain what that means.
I was in the checkout line yesterday with my 2 year old and I literally felt it happen. The smell hit me like a wave. One of those massive blowouts that goes up the back and down the legs. And of course I only had one diaper in the car and I was still in the store. Ended up carrying my kid like a fo...
Took us about three weekends of practice in the parking lot but he just got it. Let go of the seat one time and he just kept going. The confidence boost he got from that is insane, now he wants to ride everywhere. Best feeling ever watching him figure something out that seemed impossible to him a we...
She's been taking lessons for like two months and wasn't even sure she wanted to play. Got up to bat looking super nervous and absolutely crushed it over the outfield. The smile on her face when she rounded the bases was everything. My wife and I were both trying not to cry in the stands lol. Feels ...
My daughter asked me yesterday if I was a superhero. I said 'no sweetie, why?' She goes 'because you don't sleep.' I about lost it. That's the most accurate thing anyone's ever said about me. Been doing this for 4 years and I'm pretty sure I'm just a walking zombie that talks about sleep debt.
I swear I've seen every episode at least 4 times but I still crack up at the same parts. My wife thinks I'm crazy but there's something comforting about it. Jim and Pam's relationship hits different when you're older. Currently on season 3, might finish it this weekend while the kids are at soccer.
Taking the family out Saturday and don't want to drop $200 on dinner. We're not picky, just want good food that won't break the bank. Kids like pizza, tacos, anything really. What's your go-to spot that doesn't suck?