I had a rough day with my kids today. Lost my temper over something stupid, yelled at my 4 year old for spilling juice. He got scared and cried and I immediately felt like garbage. Now I'm in my room spiraling thinking I'm ruining my kids. My wife says I'm overreacting but I can't shake this feeling...

Got the smoker running for the first time this year today. Made a brisket that took like 14 hours but dude it was so worth it. Kids actually asked for seconds which basically never happens. This is my favorite time of year. Anyone else use their smoker year round or is it just a summer thing for you...

Started playing Mario Kart with my 6 and 9 year old on weekend mornings before my wife wakes up. Best decision ever. They're getting way better at it and honestly the trash talk is hilarious coming from them. My 6 year old just called me a buttface when I blue shelled him. This is peak parenting rig...

Finally bit the bullet and called a therapist after my wife basically told me I needed to deal with my shit or she was done. Been dealing with anxiety and probably depression for years but just didn't want to admit it. Spent the whole first session talking about stupid stuff but the therapist seemed...

Left my job of 12 years in sales where I was traveling constantly. Was missing my kids growing up and my wife was basically a single parent. Now I work remote and can actually be here for school pickups and soccer games. The money's a bit less but honestly I don't miss the stress one bit. What I did...

So two years ago I was just sitting around drinking beer every night, working a desk job, and feeling like garbage. My kids would ask me to play and I'd be too tired. One day my 6 year old said "Dad you're getting fat" and honestly that broke something in me. Started going to the gym, cut out the da...

50/50 physical custody, alternating weeks. Court just made it official yesterday and honestly I'm relieved we don't have to keep fighting about it. Now I'm wondering what other dads do to keep life stable for the kids when they're bouncing between two houses. Any tips on routines, communication with...

I said 'why' and he goes 'because whenever I want to tell you something, you disappear.' Absolutely got roasted by my 8 year old. I wasn't even doing anything, just in the bathroom for like 2 minutes. Kids are savage.

Been dealing with this for 3 months now. We agreed on Wednesdays and every other weekend but she's been texting last minute that she needs to switch days constantly. I work a specific shift so I can't just rearrange everything. Last week she was an hour late picking them up on Friday and didn't even...

Hit 15 years in finance and just walked away. People think I'm crazy but honestly best decision ever. Used to be gone 6am-8pm, missed my kids growing up. Now I'm doing school runs, packing lunches, actually know my kids' friends' names. Miss the paycheck and the identity honestly. There's something ...

Started working from home 6 months ago and I get to have lunch with the kids and actually be present for stuff. My commute is literally 20 feet. Yeah I work more hours because the boundary between work and home is blurry but being here for the afternoon pickup, homework help, and dinner with everyon...

My 5 year old was asking what the weather was doing and I said "It's raining cats and dogs." Without missing a beat he asked "Are the cats landing on their feet?" I've never been so proud of a question in my life. The kid's got jokes. Also I had to explain why that doesn't work the way he thought bu...

I was a mess. Drinking every night, missed kids soccer games, terrible at my job. My wife gave me an ultimatum and I actually listened. Been sober 5 years now. Got promoted twice, my kids actually want to spend time with me, and I can remember conversations. I miss the easy feeling of not dealing wi...

Spent all last Saturday tinkering with my old Weber that's been sitting in the garage for like 2 years. Replaced the igniter, cleaned out all the rust and debris. Fired it up yesterday and made the best burgers I've had in forever. My kids actually put their phones down to eat. Worth every minute of...

We've been letting our 5 year old watch it while we get dinner ready but I keep hearing horror stories about inappropriate stuff sneaking through. Has anyone had problems with it? Should we switch to something else or just keep an eye on what he's watching?