Caught myself telling my kids 'money doesn't grow on trees' yesterday and then making a dad groan when one of them said 'I know dad, it grows in my piggy bank.' I literally sounded like my own father. The worst part is I know I'll keep saying it too. I'm doomed to repeat the cycle. Also asked them '...

My wife wanted to breastfeed but after 2 weeks she's really struggling with it. Cracked nipples, pain, the whole thing. Her doctor said we could try pumping and bottle feeding instead which would take some pressure off. But now she feels guilty about not directly breastfeeding. I keep telling her fe...

I've been really into model railroading for like 6 months now. Got the basement set up, tiny little town with a functioning train track that runs through it. My buddies think I'm insane but honestly it's the most relaxing thing I do. It's my zen thing after a chaotic day. My kids actually think it's...

My team has been a mess the last few years and I'm trying not to get my hopes up for this season. But like every year I find myself getting invested despite myself. Anyone else torture themselves like this? Also thinking about doing a fantasy league with some coworkers for the first time. Is it wort...

Friend's kid was on Discord and got me thinking - my 11 year old wants to join voice chats with kids from his online gaming group. I don't know anything about Discord. Is it safe? Can I monitor it? Should I let him do it or is this one of those things parents should say no to?

My kids were glued to iPads all summer so I finally put my foot down. Downloaded an app called Screen Time Manager and set hard limits - 2 hours on weekends, 1 hour on school days, nothing after 8pm. First week was rough with the complaints but now they're actually asking to go outside and ride bike...

Everyone said the 3yo wasn't ready but we tried anyway and honestly it just clicked. No more diapers during the day which saves so much money. I feel like we unlocked some kind of achievement. Told everyone at work and they were like cool but I don't think they understand how big this is for me lol.

After 5 years grinding at the same company finally got the promotion I wanted. Took everyone out to their favorite restaurants over the weekend and the kids were so excited. My oldest said he knew I could do it which hit me different. Not just the promotion but knowing my kids see me working hard an...

We were at the grocery store and he points at this really tall guy and says 'Dad that man is big like you!' The dude laughed, I died laughing, my wife was in the corner trying not to lose it. My son had no idea he just roasted me but honestly I'll take it. The innocence is hilarious sometimes.

Man, I've been really convicted lately about how my boys watch everything I do. Last week my oldest asked why I was getting mad at other drivers and then we were heading to church. That hit me hard. I'm realizing I can't just tell them to have patience and kindness if I'm not showing it in real situ...

She's a talented athlete and the soccer tournament is a big one. But it conflicts with youth group which has become really important to her faith. My wife thinks we should let her skip youth group this time but I'm worried about the message that sends about priorities. I don't want to be the overbea...

Been trying to start a nightly prayer routine with the kids before bed but I keep forgetting or getting too tired. My wife mentioned that they're not learning what prayer really means if I'm not modeling it myself. Feel like I'm failing them spiritually. How do you guys stay consistent with this? Do...

So I said that's funny because your mother thinks I'm hilarious. She looked at me and said 'Yeah that's probably why she married you' with complete sarcasm. I've been out-dad-joked by my own kid. I think I lost this one. She's 12 and already destroying me with her humor.

I was gonna tell him about responsibility and he asks me 'Dad what did the ocean say to the beach?' I'm trying to be serious and he just hits me with 'Nothing, it just waved.' I can't even stay mad. He got it from one of those terrible joke books at the store.

I know this sounds simple but I usually just throw random stuff together and half of it comes home uneaten. Last Sunday I meal prepped like I was running a restaurant. Did the sandwiches, cut up fruit, packed chips in little containers. This week every lunch came back basically empty. My 8 year old ...