Found out today my 10yo stood up to some older kids who were making fun of another kid for being different. He got in trouble at school for talking back to them but honestly I was so proud. Told him that doing whats right is more important than staying quiet just to fit in. How do you guys balance t...
My 7yo has watched the same 15 second clip about a guy making slime like 500 times. I dont get it but he's entertained so I guess I'll take the W. Anyone else dealing with this or am I just old?
Been working with him all summer. Started in June and every time we'd go out he'd get frustrated and want to quit. Today he finally did like 20 feet on his own without falling and he was screaming the whole time. The look on his face when he realized he actually did it was priceless. My wife got it ...
My 7 year old asked this out of nowhere in the car yesterday. I know it was coming but man it hurt. I tried to keep it simple and honest without throwing her mom under the bus. Said sometimes people love each other but aren't right for being married. That adults make mistakes and it's not his fault....
Been doing this for two weeks now. Nothing fancy, just 10 minutes before bed where everyone can share what they're thankful for and we pray together. My wife wasn't sure about it at first but now my youngest asks when we're doing prayer time. It's become my favorite part of the day honestly. Anyone ...
Realized I was kind of checking the box with church on Sundays but not really doing much else at home. Got this book called Intentional Parenting from a recommendation and it's honestly hitting different. We're trying to have conversations about values more often and model things intentionally. It's...
Dude I'm still shaking. Been working with him all summer and today he finally got it. Went down the driveway three times on his own and didn't fall once. The smile on his face when he realized he was doing it... man I'm getting emotional just thinking about it. Already texted the whole family. This ...
Been wanting to do this for a while. Got some PVC pipe, netting, and set it up in the corner. Kids have been out there for hours working on their swing. It's not fancy but it works great and cost way less than I expected. Already paid for itself in entertainment value.
Got a call from the teacher today saying my 9yo stood up to some kids who were being mean to his 6yo sister. Didn't get physical or anything, just told them to stop and walked away with her. Teacher said it showed real character. So proud of this kid I could burst.
My 14 year old daughter came home from a friend's house last week saying she doesn't know if she believes in God anymore. She's asking all these questions about why suffering exists and whether the Bible is even reliable. Part of me wants to shut it down but I know that's not going to help. How do I...
Our daughter has been exclusively breast fed for 4 months and my wife needs a break. We've tried like 5 different bottles and she just screams. Tried breast milk, formula, everything. My wife is exhausted and frustrated and I feel helpless because I can't feed her. Has anyone dealt with this? Do we ...
Going through the separation and we're trying to figure out the actual handoff situation. She wants to meet at a neutral place but I'm worried about the cost and time. We're about 25 mins apart. What do most people do? Driveway swap? Parking lot? Looking for practical solutions here.
Started going to therapy about 4 months ago and I'm not gonna lie, I was skeptical. Felt like something I'd talk about but wouldn't actually change anything. But my therapist is helping me work through some stuff with my dad and how it's affecting how I parent my kids. It's weird and sometimes uncom...
Today I got out of bed before noon and took a shower. That's it. That was my whole day pretty much. But a few weeks ago I couldn't even do that. So I'm counting it as a win. Trying to be easier on myself. How do you guys handle self-care when you're struggling?
My wife thinks I'm old fashioned but I always write a real thank you note by hand when someone does something for me. Takes 5 minutes and people actually remember it. In this world where nobody does anything the old school way anymore it sets you apart. It's about showing real gratitude and honor. I...