My son needed new soccer cleats and a uniform for his new team. Cost me like 150 bucks. Ex and I didn't have this expense in our agreement so I just paid it. But now I'm wondering if I should ask her for half. Don't want to seem petty but also we're supposed to split activities. What's the protocol ...

Been working from home for 2 years now and it's still a struggle. My kids think that because I'm home I'm available to play at 2pm. Had to literally lock my office door today so my 6yo would stop coming in asking me to build lego towers. Boss doesn't understand why my video calls sound like a zoo. H...

My 6 year old asked why they call it a "produce" section. I said "Because it produces fruits and vegetables." He looked at me like I had three heads. My wife just shook her head and walked away. Worth it.

We're doing combo feeding with breast and bottle. Just started introducing bottles with expressed milk so my wife can get a break. How do you know if baby is getting enough? She seems satisfied but I keep checking the bottles and calculating ounces. Is this normal dad anxiety or should I be genuinel...

Nothing fancy, just made some Mickey Mouse pancakes for breakfast and she told her friend on FaceTime that dad's pancakes are the best in the world. Mom makes them way better but I'm not complaining lol. These are the moments you remember.

Lately I've been spiraling about whether I'm doing enough. Not there for enough school events, working too much, not patient enough when they're acting up. Had a panic attack last week thinking about all the ways I'm messing them up. Started therapy last month and it's helping but some days are stil...

Last few months have been really dark. Can't seem to get motivated to do much of anything. Just going through the motions with the kids and work. My wife noticed and we had a talk about it. Finally making a doctor's appointment next week. Hate admitting I'm struggling but it's getting harder to hide...

Made the switch last year and financially it made sense. But man it's lonely. Most of the parent groups skew mom-heavy and I feel like an outsider. My wife works full time so I can't really vent to her about the exhaustion. Trying to find my people but it's been tough. Anyone in a similar situation?

I used to yell at the kids over stupid stuff and feel guilty for days after. Started seeing someone 3 months ago and we've been working on my triggers and coping strategies. Realized a lot of it comes from my own dad stuff. Not perfect but I've snapped at them way less and they seem happier. If you'...

I'm usually pretty bad at this but I actually did some research this year. My league buddies are gonna be shocked. Already got my snacks prepped and told the wife I'm unavailable for the next 4 hours lol

My 8yo was helping his 5yo sister with her homework without being asked and not complaining about it. Just sitting there patient and explaining stuff to her. I watched the whole thing from the kitchen and just felt this overwhelming sense of pride. All the chaos and yelling and fights are worth it f...

I was a heavy drinker before my second kid was born. After my wife gave me the real talk about how checked out I was and how it was affecting our family, something clicked. Three years sober now and it's completely different. I'm actually present for bedtime stories, I remember conversations with my...

I asked my daughter what you call a sleeping bull and she said nothing before I could answer. I was so ready with 'a bulldozer' but she beat me to it with a joke of her own. Felt so proud and threatened at the same time. The comedy torch might be getting passed down.

So my 7 year old caught me yelling at another driver in traffic yesterday and asked why I was being mean when I always tell him to be kind. Hit me like a ton of bricks. I realized I've been saying all the right things about Christian values but not actually living it in front of my kids. Started pra...

Nothing fancy, just some pallets, 2x4s, and a rope ladder. Cost maybe 80 bucks total. Spent Saturday and Sunday up there with them, talking about nothing important, eating sandwiches, just being together. They keep wanting to go out there. Best weekend in a long time. This is what it's all about.