This just started happening last month. He used to be pretty easy going about food. Now he's 'not in the mood' for literally everything - spaghetti, tacos, chicken, rice bowls, pizza (PIZZA!). He'll eat cereal or PB&J all day if I let him. I'm not about to become a short order cook but also don't wa...
Got laid off from my finance job in January. Was a wake-up call honestly. Took some time to think about what I actually wanted instead of just climbing the ladder. Decided to take a role at a smaller company that pays less but offers flexibility and remote work. New job starts next month. My parent...
Been dating Sarah for about 8 months now and things are getting serious. My kids are 6 and 11 (so very different maturity levels). I'm planning to take them to get ice cream next weekend and just... have her there casually. Not making a big deal out of it. My ex isn't happy about it obviously but th...
Taking the kids (7, 9, 11) up Route 1 next month for a week. We want to stop at some cool stuff that's actually interesting for them, not just another Target parking lot. Thinking lighthouses, tide pools, maybe a beach day? Anyone done this route? Best stops that aren't total tourist traps?
And I didn't have a good answer. We were in the car and he just asked "Why are you sad, daddy?" and I froze. I wasn't even thinking about anything specific, just have this low-level depression that sits with me most days. How do you explain that to a 4yo? I just said I was tired but it made me reali...
My son literally cannot put the controller down. We've tried time limits, taking it away, all that stuff. But the second he gets it back he's right back on it for hours. His friends all play so I get why he wants to, but it's driving me insane and he's getting grumpy when we tell him it's time to st...
Okay this is funny but also annoying. My daughter saw some TikTok trend about a certain food being "disgusting" and now refuses to eat it. Showed her the video and she's like "all these people agree so it's gross." I was like sweetie that's not how taste works but also kind of impressed by how much ...
**The plan:** - 4x8 ft cedar bed - Start with tomatoes, beans, lettuce - Kids can help fill soil, plant seeds, water Obviously I'll do the actual construction but I want them to own the planting/maintenance part. Any tips for keeping a 6yo engaged with a garden when nothing grows overnight? Also, w...
Went to buy a hammer the other day and every single one felt like junk. Remember when tools lasted a lifetime? Now everything is made to break. Looking for recommendations on where you fellas get your tools. I want something my boy can use when he grows up.
I packed the kids' overnight bags this morning and completely blanked on putting my daughter's epi pen in her backpack. Realized it 20 mins after drop off. Texted my ex immediately, she grabbed it from my place (thank god we live close). Daughter is fine, never had an incident. But I literally can...
Coworker said minivans are "giving up." I defended them. Have you SEEN the interior space? The sliding doors? Cup holders everywhere? Yeah it's not a sports car but I got 3 kids and I actually need to move stuff. I think minivans are lowkey the best kept secret for dads. Don't @ me
Switched roles internally to a job with predictable hours 5 months ago. Started keeping a little tally to see if I could make it through the holiday quarter without bailing on pickup duty. Just crossed the finish line yesterday. Small thing maybe but after years of scrambling, it feels HUGE. My daug...
So my son is 4 months old now and I STILL feel like I'm playing house sometimes. Like I'm babysitting and his real parent will come pick him up soon. Is that normal? I change diapers, do feeds, handle bedtime, all of it, but there's this weird imposter feeling. My wife said she felt the same way aro...
Do you guys pack your kids' stuff or does the other parent? Who's responsible for what? We haven't really nailed down a system and it's becoming a thing.
My daughter was spending like 2-3 hours a day on TikTok during summer break. The algorithm was just feeding her increasingly chaotic content and she was getting anxious about not having the "right" look or followers. We had a huge fight but I deleted it and replaced it with Discord for talking to he...