We're at the store and she asks me 'Dad why do you always make those jokes that nobody laughs at' and I'm like sweetheart that's just the family business. She rolled her eyes but I could see her trying not to smile. I'm corrupting her and I'm okay with it.

My 5 year old watches YouTube Kids for maybe 30 mins a day. Sometimes more on weekends. Everyone I know seems to have a different opinion on this. Some parents let their kids basically live on screens, others don't let them touch a device til they're teenagers. What's realistic? I want him learning ...

Been working with my 8 year old on his handshake. My old man taught me that a firm grip and eye contact matter, and I'm passing it down. Just had him meet my boss and he did it right. Pride doesn't even begin to cover it. These little things still mean something.

My ex is way more lenient than I am. At her place the kids stay up late, eat whatever, barely any rules. Then they come back to my house where there's structure and bedtimes and they absolutely lose it. It creates so much friction. I've tried talking to her about consistency but she says I'm too rig...

We take our kids to Sunday service but honestly they seem bored and resentful. My wife and I are committed to raising them with strong faith but it feels like church is becoming something we force them to do. We pray at home, talk about God, but they're not naturally drawn to it. Any ideas for makin...

Been thinking about this a lot lately. For me it's about being someone my kids can count on no matter what. Keeping my word, showing up when I say I will, treating their mother with respect even after the divorce. Setting an example of how a man should carry himself. Not perfect by any means but try...

For years I had a wife and kids and a full house. Now on the weeks I don't have the kids, my apartment is silent and it messes with my head. I'm not suicidal or anything but I feel empty. I've tried reaching out to friends but a lot of them chose sides. Started going to the gym just to be around peo...

Started seeing a therapist a few months ago because of depression and I was really skeptical about the whole thing. Thought I could just white knuckle through it. But honestly it's made a difference. Having someone to talk to who doesn't judge and actually knows what they're doing has helped me unde...

Started this project thinking it would take a weekend. Then I realized I measured wrong, had to buy more materials, and my drill battery died mid-way through. But it's done now and honestly it looks pretty solid. My wife is shocked I actually completed something for once. Feeling pretty good about i...

Five years ago I was sleeping on my buddy's couch, barely seeing my kids, and lying to everyone about how much I was drinking. Today I have my own place, I have 50/50 custody back, and my kids actually want to be around me. I missed so much time with them that I can't get back and that eats at me so...

Been following this sourdough guide for a week now and my starter is finally bubbling. Fed it yesterday and today it's doubled in size. I know I'm like 5 years late to the sourdough thing but this feels like a legit accomplishment. My kids think I'm crazy for keeping a jar of goop on the counter but...

I was 280 pounds, worked a desk job, and hadn't run since high school. My doctor basically told me I was headed toward a heart attack if I didn't change something. Started running 2 miles a day, cut out a lot of junk, and just kept showing up. Ran my first 5k at 6 months, first half marathon at a ye...

She calls the kids like 5 times a week when they're with me. Last Sunday she called 3 times in one afternoon. I've tried talking to her about it calmly but she just says she misses them. I get it but this is my time and the kids are with me to spend time together, not on FaceTime. How do other guys ...

It just said 'you are the best dad in the univers' with a bunch of hearts. Spelling error and all, I'm keeping this forever. She's 8 and usually too cool to be sentimental so this absolutely destroyed me in the best way possible.

Got divorced when my son was 4. Thought my family was ruined. Spent 5 years co-parenting as best I could, feeling like I failed. Then met my now wife who has two kids. Suddenly I'm learning to be a stepdad to her kids while still being the present dad to mine. It's messy and complicated but also bea...