WFH dad here. Got a decent PC setup downstairs that I use for work. Was worried I'd just blend everything together but I've been pretty disciplined about closing the laptop and having a separate gaming area right next to my desk. Been playing Baldur's Gate with my buddies online a couple nights a we...
After 8 months of back and forth with lawyers, we finally signed the papers yesterday. 50/50 custody, clear schedule, everything spelled out. Honestly feels like a weight lifted. To anyone going through this right now - hang in there. It sucks but having it all documented and clear actually makes co...
This is gonna sound weird but I feel isolated even when I'm with people. Work is draining, home is hectic with three kids, and I haven't talked to a real friend in like two months. Everyone's busy with their own stuff. Starting to wonder if this is just what being a mid-40s dad feels like or if some...
My son is 3 weeks old and I think I'm losing it. My wife and I have been tag teaming nights but I still feel like a zombie during the day at work. How long does this phase last? Does it get better? Also he seems to cluster feed in the evenings from like 6-10pm and I'm not sure if that's normal or if...
We're supplementing with formula and I'm confused about everything. How do I know if he's getting enough? His diapers seem wet enough but I'm paranoid. Also what temperature should the bottle be? I've been running it under warm water but some guys at work said I'm doing it wrong. Help.
He's been playing baseball since spring and struggling really hard. Strike outs, grounders, the whole thing. Today at his game he connected and sent one sailing over the left fielder's head. The whole crowd was losing it and he ran those bases like he owned the field. I've never been more proud of a...
She's not wrong. Yesterday I made a joke about the water park being 'un-TIDE-lievable' and my 8 year old actually apologized to his mom for having me as a dad. But then at dinner he used a water pun himself and tried to play it off like I didn't teach him that. The legacy continues whether she likes...
Why do kids think they need to have gaming volume at MAX while wearing a headset? My 10 year old is so loud that I can hear everything he's saying to his friends even though the audio is literally going into his ears. I've tried turning it down myself but he keeps cranking it back up. Is this just a...
My boss pulled me aside yesterday because I've been making mistakes and missing deadlines. The thing is I KNOW I'm messing up but I can't stop second guessing everything I do. I spend 3 hours on something that should take 45 minutes because I keep going back to check it. Started having panic attacks...
This is killing me. He says he misses his mom too much on my weekends. We do stuff together, I cook dinner, we play games, but he just seems sad the whole time. His mom says she's not telling him to feel this way but I don't know if I believe that. How do I fix this without making him feel guilty? I...
Got the divorce finalized 3 months ago and I'm struggling more than I thought I would. I'm alone in an apartment most nights and the silence is deafening. I have my kids every other weekend which is great but it's the weeknights that kill me. Trying to get out more, joined a gym, but I still feel is...
I pay a good chunk every month and I see my kids twice a week. She stays home and I'm out here working 50 hours a week. The amount they set is more than half my rent. I know it's for the kids but man does it sting when I see her posting vacations on Instagram. How do you guys deal with this mentally...
This is the third time in two months she's asked to swap weekends. I get it life happens but I have plans with my kids that I've been looking forward to. How do I set boundaries without being the bad guy? She always makes me feel like I'm being unreasonable when I say no. Any advice on how to handle...
Splurged on a Traeger pellet smoker last month and honestly it's changed everything. Been smoking briskets on Sunday and my neighbors are definitely noticing lol. Anyone else using one? Want to get better at maintaining temps overnight.
Set it up last week and wow what a difference. My 7 year old can't even open YouTube after 7pm now. He complained for a day then got over it. Using it for all three kids now. Way better than me constantly saying no.