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...

Kid keeps asking me to let him play Roblox because all his friends play it. I downloaded it to test and the graphics are pretty basic but I'm worried about the chat and online interactions with randoms. Has anyone here let their kids play it? What precautions did you take? Is the in game chat someth...

My wife wants to pump so I can do some of the night feedings and give her a break. She's exhausted and honestly I want to help more. But we're worried it might mess with her supply or the baby will prefer the bottle. Anyone have experience with this transition? We're open to whatever works but want ...

Lost touch with most of my friends after the kids came. My wife is great but I feel like I have no one to really talk to, you know? All my buddies either don't have kids or only want to hang and get drunk which I'm not doing anymore. Just feeling isolated. Do other dads deal with this?

My father never taught me much about being a man. He was around but not really present in that way. So when my oldest turned 12 I made it a point to start teaching him the things nobody taught me. How to shake a mans hand properly. How to look someone in the eye. How to take responsibility when you ...

Been saying for 3 years I was gonna set up a proper man cave in the basement and I finally did it. Nothing crazy, just some decent shelving, a mini fridge, a workbench, and a TV I got on Black Friday. My wife actually encouraged it which surprised me but she said I need a space that's just mine. No...

I was a functional drunk for way too long. My ex-wife took my kids when I finally hit bottom at 34. I was seeing them every other weekend and showing up hungover half the time. Three years sober now and I got 50/50 custody back last year. It's not some magical transformation story but it's real. I ...

Just finished season 2 and man that show stresses me out so much. I feel like I need to go to therapy after every episode but I can't stop watching. The kitchen scenes are insane. My wife thinks I'm crazy for wanting to watch it as a way to relax after the kids are in bed but it's weirdly my guilty ...

So pumped for the season to start. My team is looking solid this year and I might actually get to watch some games without being completely distracted. Well, I'll try anyway. Already told the family Saturdays are off limits for the next few months. Anyone else have a team they're hyped about?

Because it's the only time we get excited about spending $8 on popcorn and $12 on cookie dough. My daughter came home with the fundraiser packet and I was like yeah buddy I'm buying the mega popcorn bucket. My wife looked at me like I lost my mind. Worth it for that smile though.

I said no why, and she goes 'because every time you tell a joke everyone disappears'

Been dealing with this for 3 weeks now. The second I put him down in the bassinet he cries. My wife is exhausted, I'm exhausted. Is this normal or are we doing something wrong? Everyone keeps saying he'll grow out of it but I'm going insane. Any tips from you guys who've been through this?