My 7 year old lied to me about breaking my favorite coffee mug yesterday. He said the dog did it. Later my wife saw him accidentally kick it and he started crying. I had a choice to yell or use it as a teaching moment. We talked about how God hates lying more than mistakes and that he can always com...

Been full remote for 2 years now since my son was born and I honestly don't know how I'd manage a commute. Getting to have lunch with my kids, being home when they get off the bus, even just hearing them during calls sometimes, it grounds me. My company's talking about bringing everyone back 3 days ...

My son wants to play video games basically all day and I'm trying to figure out what's reasonable. We've set a rule for an hour on school days but weekends are tougher. He's pretty good about it but I worry I'm letting him do it too much. What does everyone else do? Is an hour and a half on weekends...

So I used to be that guy. You know, the one who'd hit the bar on Friday, sleep til noon on Saturday, spontaneous road trips, staying up til 3am playing poker. I was lean, I had time for hobbies, my apartment was immaculate. Now I'm covered in applesauce, my car smells like old goldfish crackers, and...

My 9yo comes home from school wanting to jump straight into Minecraft. I'm trying to do homework first but he's legitimately addicted. Started limiting him to 30 mins on weekdays but he fights me every single day. What's working for other parents? Should I just let him have more time on weekends as ...

So my daughter is 2 weeks old and she will literally only sleep if someone is holding her. The second we put her down in the bassinet she wakes up screaming. My wife is exhausted and honestly I'm starting to lose it too. I know newborns like to be held but this feels extreme. Are we doing something ...

Finally got the basement mostly finished and claimed one corner as my space. Got a decent TV, mini fridge, and an old couch from my parents. Now I need ideas for decorating without my wife thinking I'm being ridiculous. Thinking maybe some neon signs? Sports posters? What's the balance between cool ...

Grilled some steaks yesterday and honestly I forgot how much I love doing this. Just me, some good meat, and no distractions for like an hour. Wife thinks I'm crazy for getting excited about dead animal flesh on fire but whatever. Been scrolling through pellet grill setups... anyone make the switch ...

I was really nervous about opening up to a stranger but my therapist was super chill and actually listened instead of just telling me what to do. We talked about how I handle stress and how I bottle stuff up. He gave me some homework which sounds dumb but I'm actually gonna try it. Feeling a little ...

After 18 months of back and forth, we finally got a 50/50 custody agreement signed. I should be happy right? But honestly I feel kind of empty. The fight was exhausting but at least there was a goal. Now I've got them Monday through Wednesday and every other weekend and it's good but I keep missing ...

Just fired up the smoker for the first time since October. Neighbor smelled it and came over asking what I was cooking. Nothing yet, just testing it out. But now he expects to be invited over lol. Anyone else deal with this?

I told him because they're still funny to me. He said 'Dad that doesn't make sense.' I said 'Exactly, just like my jokes!' Wife is giving me that look right now.

My 6 year old asked what's for breakfast. I said 'Cereal.' He said 'What kind?' I said 'The kind you eat with milk.' He was not amused but I was dying. These are the moments that matter.

Been back at work for two weeks after taking 6 weeks off and it's way harder than I expected. I miss my daughter like crazy and I keep checking the baby cam at my desk which my boss probably notices. My wife says I'm being weird about it and to just adjust but it feels like I'm missing everything no...

Took the family out to Blue Ridge for three days and forgot the damn lantern. Had the tent lit by phone flashlights the whole time which was honestly kind of pathetic. Kids thought it was an adventure though so I guess it worked out. Anyway we're investing in a good LED lantern and I'm making a camp...