My parents think we're too strict with screen time and bedtimes. They let my kids do whatever when we visit which then messes up our whole routine for days. We're trying to raise them with discipline and boundaries because we believe thats how God wants us to parent but family thinks we're being too...
Nothing big happened. I just helped her build a fort in the living room and we sat in there reading books together for like an hour. At the end she just looked at me and said 'dad you're my hero.' Man, that one sentence made my whole year. These moments are why I work so hard.
My kids are old enough now to call me out when I'm not living according to what I say I believe. Lost my temper at a coworker yesterday and my oldest asked me later why I was being mean when I'm always telling them to treat others with respect. He was right. I apologized to him and explained I'm not...
Woke up at 4 AM to get this thing on the smoker. 16 pounder. Already smells amazing and it's only been 2 hours. Wife thinks I'm insane but the kids are excited. First time doing one this size so we'll see how it goes. Tips appreciated if anyone has them.
Struggling with this one guys. I believe in God and want to raise my kids right but I don't have all the answers. Sometimes they ask me hard questions about why bad things happen or why people don't believe and I freeze up. I don't want to seem like a hypocrite or give them wrong info. How do you al...
Got up at 5am and hit the lake before the kids woke up. Decent sized walleye on my second cast. It's the little things guys. Need these early morning fishing trips to stay sane. Planning a fishing weekend with my dad and oldest son in a few weeks. That's the dream right there.
We got about 8 inches of snow last night and I'm out here at 6am firing up the smoker for some brisket. Something about grilling in the cold just hits different. My neighbor thinks I'm insane but the meat doesn't know what season it is. Who else braves the winter for good barbecue?
Been trying real hard to pray before meals and read the Bible with my kids, but then I lose my temper over something stupid and yell at my wife in front of them. How are they supposed to see Christ in me when I'm acting like that? Feel like all my efforts to build a godly home get undermined by one ...
Work has been insane, kids are crazy right now, wife and I haven't had a real conversation in weeks. I feel like I'm just going through the motions every day and not actually living. Take kids to school, go to work, come home, make dinner, put kids to bed, pass out, repeat. I love my family but some...
Our 8 week old will only sleep on us and I know we created a rod for our own back here. The second we put him down in the bassinet he screams. We've tried the gradual approach, warming the mattress, white noise, everything. Any tricks that actually worked for you guys? And please no judgment, we're ...
Been working with my 8 year old on his handshake. Too many young men these days have weak grips and poor eye contact when meeting someone. Started having him practice with me and some of the guys at the office. He's getting better but still needs work on not squeezing too hard. Any other dads doing ...
I genuinely want to take the night shift or at least split it with my wife but she says I don't do things the right way and it stresses her out more if I'm involved. I know she's exhausted and hormonal but I feel helpless. How do I convince her to let me step up? I want to be a real partner in this ...
Been depressed for like 2 years and finally went to see someone. First session was awkward, talking to a stranger about all my stuff. But something about it helped? Got another appointment next week. Has anyone else started therapy and felt strange at first but then it got better?
My 16yo daughter asked me last week why God would allow suffering if He loves us, specifically bringing up her best friend whose dad has cancer. I gave her the standard theological answers but she could tell I was reciting stuff instead of actually engaging with the question. I want to be a spiritua...
Been working with my 8 year old on a firm handshake and eye contact. His scout leader mentioned he had a weak grip and looked down when meeting adults. So last week I started practicing with him daily. You shake hands like you mean it, look a man in the eye, and introduce yourself clearly. This morn...