Trying to get my kids off their devices during family meals but it's like pulling teeth. They say they're 'just checking something' every 30 seconds and I end up being the phone police the whole time. Do other families actually manage this or is it a lost cause? Genuinely asking because I don't want...

So my 8yo told me he finished his homework when he obviously hadn't even started it. I yelled at him, sent him to his room, the whole thing. Then later I'm sitting there realizing I just spent the morning being dishonest about how much work I actually did at the office when my boss asked. How am I s...

First time taking both boys out to the lake. They're 5 and 8 so I'm keeping expectations low, mostly just happy to see them excited about being outside. Packed snacks, sunscreen, and my patience. If we catch anything that's a bonus. Anyone else do family fishing trips?

Been remote for 3 years, kids are settled, wife and I got a good rhythm going. Company just announced everyone back in office 5 days a week starting next month. I have a 45 minute commute each way. That's 7.5 hours a week I'm not seeing my family. I'm not anti-office but why force it when my team is...

My buddy keeps inviting me out on weekends to go fishing and I'm thinking about finally trying it. I don't have any equipment and have no idea what I'm doing. Is it expensive to get started? Should I just buy a cheap setup first or invest in something decent? Looking to do local lake fishing mostly,...

I had three 1 seeds in my final four and two of them are already out. This is what I get for trying to be smart about it instead of just picking chalk. At least I didn't spend real money this year, just league bragging rights on the line.

My kids will eat pretty much any frozen pizza I throw in the oven but I'm curious what everyone else buys. We usually go with Tombstone or DiGiorno depending on what's on sale. Wife says I need to make pizza from scratch more often but honestly after a long day at work, frozen is the move. What's yo...

Caught my 4 year old red handed with a box of Lucky Charms this morning, eating them dry by the handful straight from the box. When I asked him why he didn't use a bowl he looked at me dead serious and said 'Dad you're always telling me not to waste time. This is faster.' Can't even be mad. That's e...

My 7 year old: 'Dad why did the scarecrow win an award?' Me: 'Why?' Him: 'Because he was outstanding in his field!' I died laughing. He's been watching YouTube compilations of dad jokes and now he won't stop. This is what I created and I have no regrets.

I walked out of the bathroom after taking the biggest dump and he was waiting there saying 'Wow dad you're so strong, you do such great poos!' I don't know whether to be proud or concerned but I'm laughing so hard my wife thinks somethings wrong with me.

We were just sitting in the garage while I was working on the truck and he said 'Dad you're my best friend and you're the coolest.' I literally had to walk away for a second. That kid is 8 and I know these moments are numbered. Made my whole week.

I want to be the spiritual leader of my household like I'm supposed to be but I'm working 10 hour days and by the time we get through dinner and homework I am WIPED. My wife suggested we just do bedtime prayers instead of a full family devotion. Part of me feels like that's settling but another part...

Last week I lost my cool at another driver and yelled some things that weren't exactly Christian. My 7 year old was in the car. I apologized to her and explained that daddy was wrong but man that hit different. I realized she's watching everything I do, not just listening to what I say about moralit...

Got a letter from her lawyer saying she wants to petition for full custody due to my work hours being inconsistent. I work construction so yeah my schedule isn't 9-5 but the kids are with a sitter their mom approves of and we have a solid routine. I can't afford a custody battle right now and I'm ge...

My ex and I have been going back and forth about who handles pickups for our son's soccer. I have him every other weekend but soccer is on Saturday mornings which falls on her weeks. We've had a couple blow ups about this already. Trying to keep it civil for our son but man it's getting frustrating....