So yesterday I totally lost it with my 10yo over homework. Like raised my voice, frustrated, the whole thing. He shut down completely and we didn't talk for like 2 hours. I apologized later but I'm still feeling gross about it. He didn't deserve that reaction - he was genuinely trying and just frust...
Been reading about how chaotic mornings are stressing kids out so we overhauled ours. Here's what's actually working: **The night before:** Pick out clothes, pack backpacks, set out breakfast **Morning (no phones first 30 min):** Wake up, stretch, breakfast, get dressed **Last 15 min:** Teeth, shoe...
We had our third kid 6 months ago and I'm running on fumes. Not the cute exhausted-dad-meme kind of fumes - the kind where I'm having intrusive thoughts, my mood is in the gutter, and I can't focus at work. My wife sleeps one night, I sleep the next. The randomness is killing me because I can't plan...
This sounds dramatic but I need to say it. I'm home every evening with my wife and three kids and I feel completely alone. Like they're all doing their thing and I'm just... existing in the same space. Wife's on her phone, kids are playing, and I'm sitting here feeling invisible. I know I should eng...
It took 3 days and my kitchen looked like a bomb went off but I finally nailed laminated dough. Not perfect but legitimately flaky and buttery. My 8yo son was genuinely impressed which never happens. If you've been thinking about trying this - do it. The butter compartment folds are annoying but it...
My kids groan every single time now. I said 'lettuce go!' the other day and my 5yo physically put her head in her hands. But here's the thing - sometimes they're trying SO hard not to laugh and I catch them. I see it. The smile they're hiding. I'm not stopping. This is my legacy and honestly it's hi...
My daughter keeps asking about piano lessons and she's 6. Is that too young? I want to encourage her but also don't want to force something she's not ready for. We don't have a piano at home yet so I'd probably need to rent one or buy a keyboard. Did anyone else start their kids young and have advic...
So my wife works 6pm-6am shifts as a nurse and I'm basically solo parenting our 3yo and 5yo for most of the week. It's great in a lot of ways but by day 3 I'm absolutely fried. The kids are fine, the house is fine, but I'm running on fumes and coffee. Anyone else dealing with this setup? How do you ...
Which is insane because 4 weeks ago I was terrified and sleep deprived. But watching him grow, even at this pace, feels like it's happening too fast. My wife thinks I'm being emotional but honestly I'd pay to just get one day back. Anyone else feel this way or am I just nostalgic for something that ...
Court order came through yesterday. I have the kids (4, 7, 10) 5 days a week now. Their mom has them every other weekend due to... reasons I don't need to get into. I'm terrified tbh. Like, I have them during the school week, homework, bedtimes, all of it. My older two are doing okay, but my 4yo ke...
My oldest is 12 and made a pretty big mistake at school. Lied about his homework situation. I want him to understand actions have consequences but I also don't want to come down so hard that he stops trusting me. Any of you guys dealt with this? Looking for that balance between discipline and grace.
So my twins are 4 and I swear bedtime takes like 2 hours every single night. Story, water, potty, another story, complaining about the dark, complaining about being alone, back rubs, the list goes on. Wife and I are running on fumes. I've read the Ferber thing but felt guilty. Anyone have actually r...
Working full time, two kids (8 and 11), wife works part time, I'm basically running the household logistics. School pickups, meal planning, laundry, bedtime routine. I haven't had a full day off in maybe 4 months? Last Saturday I had to "help" with kids stuff and I just sat in my car for an hour. No...
If you're not listening to Desiring God yet you're missing out. John Piper has a whole section on being a godly father and it's conviction mixed with hope every time. I listen during my commute and it's been changing how I approach leading my family spiritually. Check it out.
Our 7-week-old will scream bloody murder if I hold her but the second we put her in the stroller she's out. Is this weird? My mom keeps saying I'm "spoiling" her by letting her sleep in the stroller but she's sleeping, I'm getting a break, wife's happy... seems like a win?