I want to raise my kids with strong faith but honestly I'm all over the place with my own prayer life and Bible reading. How can I expect my 6 and 8 year old to take this seriously when they see me bailing on church whenever sports schedules conflict or I'm too tired? I want to model what a real fai...
Been thinking a lot about what real leadership means in the home. It's not about being loud or controlling. It's about setting the example, keeping your word, protecting what matters, and loving your family through your actions not just your words. My dad never said much but everyone knew where he s...
Been thinking about changing careers but I'm scared man. I make decent money now, good benefits, the job is stable even if it's boring. But I'm not fulfilled and my kids see me unhappy. Is it selfish to chase something that makes me happy or is it more selfish to model a life of settling? Anyone tak...
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.