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My kids are 6, 9, and 11. They're always wanting to be on tablets or watching YouTube. We've set limits but I feel like I'm being too strict or maybe not strict enough? The 11 year old says all his friends have more screen time than him. Don't want to be that parent but also don't want them glued to...

Been working on this with my 12 year old. If he says he's going to do something, he does it. No excuses, no backing out. Told him a man's word is his bond and that's something people will respect him for his whole life. Started small, just keeping promises about chores and homework. Seems to be stic...

Thinking about getting my 11 year old his first phone for school communication and emergencies. Want to make sure he can't just download whatever he wants or rack up data charges. I've heard of Screen Time on Apple and Google Family Link. Anyone actually use these? Do they work or do kids just find ...

They tried out together and both made it. They were so nervous going in but they crushed it. Now they have the same practice schedule which makes my life easier but more importantly they get to do something they love together. They've been best friends their whole lives and now they'll be on the sam...

Just got a job offer that would mean moving an hour away. New position pays 30% more which would actually help with child support, but it would make my 50/50 split way harder to maintain. Do I need to go back to court to modify the agreement? What are the odds a judge would approve if I can show it'...

Been working from home for 2 years and I get to have lunch with my kids which is amazing. But I also had a Zoom call yesterday where my 4 year old screamed 'DADDY I'M POOPING' in the background. My boss found it hilarious. I'm still recovering. The work life balance is great until your personal life...

Been working on this for like 6 months between kid stuff. Got my pegboard organized, new vise mounted, and a decent overhead light system. Now I can actually see what I'm doing when I'm fixing stuff late at night. Wife thinks I'm crazy for spending this much time in the garage but honestly it's my h...

Divorce was finalized 8 months ago and we're doing 50/50 custody. Their mom and I still don't get along but we're both making an effort at pickup and dropoff for the kids sake. Today she complimented something my daughter did at soccer and mentioned one of my old inside jokes with a smile. Small mom...

We use a co-parenting app to keep things civil but she still finds ways to make every conversation hostile. Yesterday I asked about Emma's soccer schedule and she responded with a paragraph about how I never pay attention to the kids' activities. I literally just asked a question. Anyone else dealin...

He points at the poster about nutrition and goes 'Dad why does it say you should eat a balanced diet, I thought we ate at a table?' I had to leave the room I was laughing so hard. The nurses were staring at me like I was crazy.

I've been working 50+ hour weeks for the past year while trying to be dad of the year and I think I'm hitting a wall. Yesterday I snapped at my 7 year old over nothing and I felt like garbage the rest of the day. I love my job but I hate what it's doing to my fuse with the family. My boss keeps pili...

Finally made an appointment with a therapist after months of thinking about it. First session is in two weeks and honestly I'm terrified and relieved at the same time. My anxiety has been out of control and my wife basically told me I need to get help or it's going to hurt our family. She was right....

Haven't been fishing since before my kids were born. There's a pond about 20 minutes from our place and I'm thinking about taking my 7 year old. Is it too early to teach him or should I wait a few more years? Also what's the bare minimum setup I need to not spend a fortune? Used to do it all the tim...

Every year around September I start feeling the weight again. Days getting shorter, less sunlight, and I just feel stuck. This year I'm trying to be proactive about it. Got a light therapy lamp coming next week and I'm going to try to get outside more even when I don't feel like it. Last year I just...