He's up til midnight most nights gaming instead of sleeping and his grades are slipping. I set limits but he just sneaks around them. We took his console away last week and now there's tension between us. I don't want to be that guy who just bans everything but I also need him to actually function a...
Just wanted to share some good news. My ex and I separated pretty amicably and we've been doing Mon-Thurs with me, Thurs-Sun with her for the past 6 months. At first I thought the split custody would feel awkward but honestly it's working great. My kids are adapting well, we can both focus on work a...
Just hit my 5 year mark. Five years ago I was a different person. Angry, checked out, drinking every night after work. My wife was ready to leave and honestly I don't blame her. I got help, did the work, and stayed committed even when it was brutal. My kids used to hide from me. Now my 8 year old ac...
Trying to raise kids who aren't just focused on getting more stuff. We started giving them an allowance that they actually have to work for, and we're trying to teach them to give a portion away. Been taking them to volunteer at the food bank once a month. Anyone else doing this? What's worked for y...
Spent the last 8 months converting my garage from storage nightmare to actual workshop. New pegboard, tool organizer, workbench, got the lighting dialed in. Started this project on a Saturday morning with like 5 different tool sets scattered around. My kids actually helped me organize and label ever...
We do an hour a day which feels reasonable but my kids act like the world is ending when the timer goes off. They sneak tablets into their rooms, hide their devices, the whole thing. Told them no screens after dinner and they pitched such a fit that I caved. I feel like I'm losing the battle here. H...
I told him I wanted to know what I was supposed to be doing as a dad. He said 'Dad you've been doing this wrong for 8 years?' I said 'Yeah but at least I'm consistent.' He didn't laugh but I did.
Guys I was NOT prepared for that. There was poop literally everywhere. In the creases, up the back, on her onesie. My daughter just sat there looking at me like dad what are you doing. My wife was in the other room laughing at me the whole time. How do you all handle these without gagging?
We're on day 8 home from the hospital and my little guy is great at night (maybe 4-5 hour stretches) but during the day he's basically awake all the time. Is this normal? My wife is exhausted and so am I. Every guide online says something different. Do we need blackout curtains? White noise? Are we ...
Trying to be a Christian witness at my job but my coworkers make it really hard. They're constantly making crude jokes, cutting corners on projects, talking trash about clients behind their backs. I don't want to be that guy who acts all righteous, but I also can't just laugh along and participate. ...
Ouch. I got angry at my 15 year old for lying about where he was going, then later that day he overheard me telling my wife I was working late when I was actually getting a beer with a buddy. He just looked at me and said nothing, which was worse than yelling. I apologized that night and we actually...
My youngest started today. Wife was emotional, I was prepared with the camera. Got him to school on time, he went in without clinging to my leg which I was honestly not expecting. Picked him up and he had a good day, made a friend, ate snack time. Small victory but I'm celebrating. The big school ye...
Everyone tells you that's outdated now but I disagree. My job is to provide for my family and protect them. That's not weakness or being controlling, that's purpose. My wife works too but my primary responsibility is making sure we have a roof, food, and security. And I'll handle any threat to my ki...
Lost 80 lbs and got back into CrossFit after my second kid was born. Used to be too tired to play with the boys properly. Now I'm running around the yard with them, not wheezing after 5 minutes. Miss eating whatever I wanted honestly and sleeping in without guilt. But having energy to actually be pr...
Been sober 18 months. Won't get into all of it but I was a mess for years. Missed school plays, soccer games, had angry outbursts. The worst part was the shame. Now my oldest actually looks me in the eye instead of being scared. We're rebuilding everything. Don't miss the drinking at all. Miss the f...