Started working from home 3 months ago and honestly it's been a game changer. I get to see my kids at lunch, pick them up from school, be present. Yeah I work til 8pm sometimes to make up for it but the trade off is worth it. Anyone else doing remote full time? How are you setting boundaries?
Taking the family to Yellowstone next month, like 14 hour drive. Trying to avoid the usual gas station garbage. What do you guys pack for long drives with kids?
Having the neighbors over Saturday and I'm on brisket duty. Last time I did it I overcooked it and it was like rubber. What's your go to method? I've got a pellet smoker, got time to let it go low and slow. Should I wrap it? What temp you guys pulling yours off at? I refuse to mess this up twice.
Wife walked in on him with potting soil all over his face and asked 'What are you doing?!' I said 'Looks like he's trying to get down to the root of the problem.' She did not laugh. Worth it.
4 months old and last night was the first time she made it all the way to 6 AM without waking up. I woke up at 3 AM in a panic thinking something was wrong but nope, she was just sleeping. My wife and I both just laid there in shock. Then we couldn't fall back asleep because we were too happy. Small...
My son is asking for a phone now that he's in middle school and honestly every other kid seems to have one. But I'm not ready to handle all the stuff that comes with it. How are other dads handling this? What age did you give your kids phones and any tips to keep them safe?
Was helping my 11 year old with something on his laptop and saw some odd searches in the history. Nothing terrible but definitely curious stuff. Do I talk to him about it or just monitor more quietly? Don't want to embarrass him but also need to keep him safe online.
Hello everyone, I’m writing from Africa as a father who’s trying hard to build a better life for my family. I don’t want my wife, my daughter, or my mother to suffer the way we did growing up. My mom struggled alone to raise us without a dad because our dad passed away since 2018 and I’m only 20 , a...
After weeks of chaotic school pickups with my 7 and 9 year old I finally got a system down. Leave work 10 mins earlier, grab snacks before I get them, have backpacks checked and homework folder ready. This morning was smooth as butter and one kid said 'this was the best pickup ever dad' I'm riding t...
Got my child support order and the number feels way too high. My income went down since the divorce was finalized and I tried to get it modified but it's a whole process. Lawyer is expensive. Can anyone explain how they actually calculate this stuff or should I just bite the bullet and pay the lawye...
Got 8 weeks with the newborn and honestly it was amazing. Going back to the office feels weird. I'm gonna miss the mornings with my kids. Anyone else have trouble with the transition? Worried about missing too much.
Had wood sitting out there for 3 months. Finally blocked off Saturday and knocked it out. Thing is solid and now I actually have a place to work on projects instead of just using the kitchen table and getting in trouble with my wife. Felt good to use actual tools again.
We were just sitting on the couch watching cartoons and he randomly said it. I asked him why and he said because I make him laugh and I always help him with stuff. Been riding this high all week. Pretty sure nothing will top this year.
My 13 year old came home asking why God lets bad things happen and honestly I didn't have a good answer. Instead of giving him a pat Christian answer I just said I wrestle with it too. He seemed relieved that I wasn't pretending to have it all figured out. Made me realize that walking the walk means...
Had this moment last week where my 9yo watched me get angry at a coworker who messed up, and later she asked 'Dad, don't we forgive people like Jesus said?' Absolutely broke me. I realized I'm preaching grace but modeling bitterness. Anyone else had that wake up call where your kid calls out your hy...