We got home from the hospital yesterday and I haven't slept more than 45 minutes in a row. The baby cries and I panic that something's wrong. My wife says the pediatrician said he's fine but my brain won't shut off. How long does this anxiety last? Everyone keeps saying sleep when the baby sleeps bu...

We've been doing 50/50 during school year but I'm trying to figure out what makes sense for summer. She wants him for 6 weeks straight, I was thinking we alternate weeks. Not trying to be difficult but I feel like I'd miss too much. Anyone dealt with this before? How do you handle extended time off?

They were going at it for like 10 minutes and I was about ready to lose it. Then I suggested they take turns for 5 minutes each and somehow that worked. They're actually playing together now and I feel like I just closed a major business deal. Small wins people.

My anxiety has been absolutely crushing me lately so my buddy told me to just try one session. Thought I'd feel worse but honestly it helped. Felt lighter the rest of the day. Not saying I'm magically fixed but I'm gonna keep going back. If you're in a dark place too, maybe just try one small thing ...

I don't even want to get out of bed most days. My wife is frustrated with me, kids need me, and I'm just sitting here feeling like a failure. Lost my job 8 months ago and that really did a number on me. I know I should probably talk to someone but I feel like I'm beyond help at this point. Just vent...

This is hard to admit but I've been slipping in my faith lately. Less prayer, skipping church sometimes, getting angry over stupid things. My 10 year old asked me why I get so mad when I always tell him to have patience and be kind. He called me out basically and it hit me hard. I don't want to be a...

Had depression before but it was manageable. Now with two kids it feels like it came back harder. I'm irritable all the time, don't enjoy stuff I used to, and I'm exhausted constantly. Wife is amazing but I don't want to burden her more. Started therapy last month and it's helping a bit but I'm wond...

Spent the last 3 weekends building out my workbench and tool storage. Got pegboard on both walls, mounted a vise, and organized all my stuff by project type. My 7 year old wants to "help" every time I go in there which is both awesome and terrifying. Already had to explain why we don't hammer nails ...

Got a Traeger for my birthday last month and I've been smoking something almost every weekend. Brisket, ribs, chicken, pork butts. My kids are sick of me talking about smoke rings and bark. My wife is less thrilled about the $200 pellet habit I've developed. But dude, the look on my neighbor's face ...

I told her I was reading a book about anti-gravity the other day and I couldn't put it down. She stared at me for like 5 seconds and then said "Dad that's not even a real problem." I guess I'm losing my touch.

Took my 5 year old to the pond early Saturday morning. Within 20 minutes he'd gotten his line tangled in a tree, stepped in the mud and soaked his shoe, and fell asleep in the tackle box. We caught exactly zero fish. But he was so excited to go that I couldn't stop smiling the whole time. Already pl...

I just stepped on a hidden lego brick at 2am going to check on my kid and I swear I saw my entire life flash before my eyes. The silent scream. The hopping on one foot in the dark trying not to wake the baby. My wife asking what's wrong and me just grunting because I can't form words. This is what p...

Because he was outstanding in his field. My 6 year old told me this one yesterday and actually laughed at his own joke for like two minutes straight. That's when I knew I was raising him right.

Planning to take my son on a moderate 3 mile trail next weekend and I want to make sure I'm not missing anything. I've got a decent backpack for him when he gets tired, snacks, water, and a first aid kit. He's got good shoes but gets bored easily so I'm thinking of bringing a small field guide to lo...

So I promised my son a treehouse last spring and finally got around to it this past weekend. Spent all day Saturday with him helping me nail boards to the oak tree in our backyard. Kid was so proud every time I let him hammer a nail even though he was basically just tapping it lightly. Sunday we add...