Work has been crushing me lately. The stress of deadlines and dealing with my boss and everything just piling up. I haven't taken a real day off in months where I just stopped and breathed. Tomorrow I'm calling out and I'm gonna take the kids to the park, maybe just chill at home, whatever feels rig...

Discovered that when my kids are cranky or fighting, I can literally reset the mood by launching into the worst possible dad joke. The pain on their faces and the automatic groans somehow makes everyone laugh. What did the ocean say to the beach? Nothing it just waved. They're terrible but they work...

Told my kids my new name is Taxi because I'm always taking them somewhere. They did not find this funny. My wife laughed at me for a different reason. Worth it.

I swear this show gets better every rewatch. Started it again last night after the kids went down and I'm already 6 episodes in. My wife thinks I'm crazy but there's just something so comfortable about rewatching it. Currently on season 3. What's everyone else watching lately?

My wife is really struggling with latching and nursing is painful for her. Pediatrician says baby is getting enough but it's rough watching her be in pain every feed. We got a pump and bottle but I feel like there's a lot of pressure and guilt from everywhere about breast being best. Just trying to ...

My 6 week old has been doing these little smiles and I honestly can't tell if it's a real smile or just gas. Everyone says it's gas but I want to believe my kid is already the happiest baby on earth. What age did you guys see intentional smiling? I need this to be real.

Been working with my kids on understanding that everything we have is a blessing from the Lord. We're talking about giving our tithe at church and being generous to those in need. My daughter asked if we could sponsor a child and honestly it hit me hard in the best way. So proud of the heart God is ...

Got offered a really good paying job but it would mean traveling 3-4 weeks a month. My family comes first and I know that but the extra income would help us a lot. My wife and I have been praying about this together but I'd appreciate any prayers from you guys too. Trying to trust God's timing rathe...

Took the family to dinner last night and watched a teenage kid at the next table eating with his elbows on the table, phone in one hand, fork in the other. His parents said nothing. It bothered me more than it probably should have but man, when did we stop caring about how we present ourselves? My d...

So we're doing every other holiday right now but my daughter asked why she couldn't have Christmas morning with both of us this year. It crushed me man. The custody agreement doesn't really have flexibility and both me and my ex new partners are involved so it's complicated. Anyone figure out a good...

This is the third week in a row she's had the kids when it's supposed to be my weekend. She says it's because of stuff coming up and asks if I can trade but then never actually reschedules. My lawyer said to document it but I don't want to be that guy making things worse. How do you guys handle this...

So my MIL says I need to sterilize every bottle in boiling water and I'm like... really? Every single time? That seems excessive. I've been washing them with hot soapy water and letting them air dry. Am I gonna poison my kid or is this old advice? What's the actual best practice here?

I told my son 'I'd tell you a chemistry joke but I know I wouldn't get a reaction' and he actually groaned and rolled his eyes at me. That's it. That's the moment I know I'm a real dad now. Mission accomplished.

Every kid at his school is playing it and he keeps asking. I looked into it and it's rated T for Teen so technically he's too young but like, every parent lets their kids play. The thing that worries me is he'll be on there for hours if I let him. How do you guys handle this? Do you set strict limit...

The promotion went to someone without kids and I can't help but think it's because I sometimes leave at 5 to pick up my daughter or take a mental health day when stuff is rough at home. Logically I know my work is solid but emotionally I'm feeling pretty defeated. Wondering if I should look for some...