Found out last week that my ex's new husband has been sending my kids to timeout and 'consequences' when they visit. My 6-year-old told me he 'didn't listen to stepdad' so stepdad took away his tablet. Look, I get that he's in the house and needs some baseline cooperation, but he's not their parent ...
My 11yo got a C on a math test yesterday and I immediately felt like I messed up somehow. He studied, I helped him study, but apparently not enough? I know it's not my test but it's hard not to feel responsible. Is this normal or am I being insane? How do other dads handle this without spiraling?
My 6-year-old started first grade last week and I've been a complete mess. Keep refreshing the school's parent portal like 20 times a day, texting my wife questions about whether he's eating lunch, if he's made friends yet. I know it's irrational but I can't shake this feeling that something bad is ...
Thinking about taking the family there this weekend. Heard good things but wanted to know if it's actually kid-friendly or just tolerable. Are the prices insane? Is there seating? Would love to know before we drive 20 mins with two hungry kids in the car.
Legit question - is this normal? Like genuinely asking for advice here. It's not even curiosity at this point, it's like he's testing me. "Can we go to the park?" "Why?" "Well because there's a playground there." "Why?" "Because... that's what playgrounds are for." "Why?" I love the kid but I'm runn...
Looking for stuff to do with my 6yo on rainy weekends that won't require me to buy expensive supplies or result in marker all over the walls. We've done the usual paint, markers, construction paper thing a million times. Open to messier projects too if they're contained. Any recommendations?
Real question: When your kids are 50/50 custody, how do you handle daily expenses? Like groceries, school supplies, activities. Do you split everything? Go based on income? I'm making more than my ex and I feel like I should contribute proportionally but I also don't want to enable her to not provid...
So my son just turned 4 and I've been pretty militant about screen time - max 30 mins a day, mostly PBS Kids. My wife thinks I'm overreacting and that some days when I'm working from home and he's bored, an extra hour of Daniel Tiger won't kill him. Tbh I'm second-guessing myself now. The research s...
My boys are 7 and 9. I see them 40% of the time per custody agreement and I HATE it. Every single drop-off I feel like I'm abandoning them even though logically I know I'm not. Work sucks that week, I go to bed thinking about them, and then I pick them up and I'm "on" trying to make the time special...
Think about it. A little extra cushion is perfect for kids to sit on when they get tired. Built in storage for snacks in the back pockets. And nobody expects a fit guy to be a dad so you set the bar low and look great by comparison. This is my new philosophy and I'm sticking to it.
Ngl I'm not sure anymore. Got the kids to sit still while I made dinner AND cleaned up without it being a war. But now my 5yo keeps saying "that's not how we do it" in Bluey's voice and I'm hearing it in my sleep. Send help.
Just had a "meeting" where my son decided to unmute himself and ask me why I have a "big voice" on the computer. My boss heard everything. I'm done pretending this works. Anyone else struggle with WFH when your kids are still in that chaos age? The 6yo I can handle, but the 3yo is a wrecking ball be...
Wanted to share because I know a lot of guys struggle with this. I'm 42, been in marketing for 15 years, and was making good money. But I was traveling 2-3 weeks a month and missing everything with my kids (6 and 9). Had this moment where my daughter asked me if I was coming to her soccer game and ...
Seriously if you've been on the fence about getting a smoker do it. I picked up a used offset barrel smoker for like 200 bucks and learned from YouTube. Pulled pork, brisket, ribs all turn out insane. Takes longer but most of it's just waiting around drinking beer. Wife is impressed which is honestl...
So my oldest just finished the Scratch Jr intro course and is absolutely obsessed. He's been drawing sprites for like 3 hours straight and keeps asking me "Dad, can I make the T-Rex jump higher?" I have NO idea how to help him with actual code but honestly the kid's so engaged I don't even care. He'...