Work situation came up where I could've thrown a colleague under the bus to look better to the boss. Would've been easy money basically. Didn't do it. Told the truth about what actually happened even though it made me look bad in the moment. My boss respected it and actually the whole thing worked o...
Going through the separation made me realize how much my own parents' divorce affected me and how different I wanted to be. Had some real conversations with my dad about it and we're actually closer now. He validates how hard co-parenting is instead of just saying I should suck it up. I think he fin...
Got my new pellet grill set up and smoked brisket for 14 hours last Saturday. Came out absolutely perfect. The kids actually sat outside with me part of the time instead of being glued to screens and we just talked about life. Threw some burgers on for dinner after. Nothing fancy, just good food and...
That's terrible to say right? I have two kids and a mortgage but the job was destroying me. 60+ hour weeks, constant stress, and I was becoming someone my kids didn't recognize. I've got about 4 months of savings and I'm actually considering trying freelance work so I can have more flexibility. My w...
My 8 year old has figured out how to bypass the screen time warnings on his iPad. I set it to 1 hour a day and he just keeps clicking 'Ask for More Time' until I cave. Any apps or better solutions? I feel like I'm losing this battle and need reinforcements. Also worried he's picking up bad habits ea...
This might sound weird but my 14 year old had basically checked out from talking to me. Started playing Fortnite with him and his friends a few months ago. Now we actually hang out and talk while we're gaming. Not gonna lie, I'm terrible at the game but he finds it hilarious. Anyway just wanted to s...
Had a really frustrating day at work and I lost my cool in front of the kids yesterday over something stupid. My 9 year old asked me why I was being mean and it hit different. I talk to them about being patient and kind and managing your emotions but here I am yelling in the kitchen. How do you boun...
Been dealing with this for 8 months now. We have a court ordered 50/50 custody agreement but my ex keeps changing pickup times last minute or asking me to take the kids on her scheduled days. I've been flexible because I want to be the 'good guy' but now she's acting like I owe her this flexibility....
Rededicated my life to Christ last month and got baptized at church two weeks ago. I've been a Christian on and off for years but I wasn't really walking the walk. My kids saw the whole thing and my oldest asked if now I was going to be different. That question stuck with me. Trying to actually be t...
Starting to think texting and phone calls aren't working anymore with my ex. Things get miscommunicated or she says I never told her something when I clearly did. Thinking about trying one of those co-parenting apps where everything is documented. Has anyone used OurFamilyWizard or Talking Parents? ...
Don't get me wrong I love my kids and my wife but there's this weird loneliness that comes with being a dad. Everyone expects you to be the strong one who has it figured out. You can't really complain to other guys because of pride or whatever. My best friends are all busy with their own families so...
Just got laid off and my child support payments are gonna be tough for a bit. I know I need to contact my ex but honestly I'm dreading it. We don't get along and she's gonna assume I'm just trying to get out of it. Has anyone had to modify their support payments? How do I approach this without it bl...
Had the whole family trip planned to go camping this weekend. Got the RV rented, campsite booked, everything set. Now my oldest got sick with some bug and the youngest is probably gonna catch it too. Thinking we just take the L and reschedule. At least I can get a refund on the RV.
So my 5 year old said the F word at school yesterday and the teacher called. I literally died. Apparently I've been dropping it casually around the house when I'm frustrated and he picked it up. My wife gave me the silent treatment for two days. Now I'm trying to break the habit but it's hard. How a...
So I got cocky after changing like 5 normal diapers today and thought I had this parenting thing figured out. Then my 3 month old decided to absolutely destroy everything. Poop up the back, down the legs, all over his outfit. I literally gagged. My wife was laughing at me the whole time. How do you ...