Was setting up a new tablet and saw his watch history. Tons of gaming videos and weird challenge videos that seem sketchy. Haven't confronted him yet because I don't want to violate his privacy but also don't want him watching something dangerous. How do you guys handle this? Do I look like a snoop ...
I told her it's called 'in-her-itance' and she groaned so hard she nearly threw up. Mission accomplished.
Picked him up from school and his teacher pulled me aside to tell me that my 9yo stood up for another kid who was getting picked on. Didn't get physical or anything, just told the bully to stop and stood next to the other kid. I've been trying to teach him that standing up for what's right matters m...
Started playing Minecraft with my son and it's honestly amazing. We set a 1 hour daily limit on screen time for games but this is quality time where we're actually bonding over something he loves. He's teaching me about redstone and building stuff. My wife was skeptical at first but even she admitte...
My 4 month old absolutely loses it during tummy time. We've tried 2-3 minutes a few times a day like the doctors say but she just screams the whole time. I feel like we're torturing her. Our pediatrician says she needs it for development but we're wondering if we can do shorter sessions more frequen...
Got a question for the group. Our 5 year old has been asking to watch YouTube Kids and we're torn on it. We've read mixed stuff online about recommendations and what supposedly creeps through. We'd be supervising and limiting to 30 mins a day max. Are we overthinking this or should we be more concer...
We're bottle feeding formula and our pediatrician said to do 8 oz every 3-4 hours. My son is 2 months old. Some days he seems ravenous and finishes it in like 10 minutes, other days he won't finish. Are we overfeeding? Should we follow his cues or stick to the schedule? Also how do other dads handle...
I want to make sure I'm raising my boy right. Not just in the obvious ways like respecting women and working hard, but the smaller things too. How he shakes a hand, how he carries himself, taking responsibility for his mistakes without making excuses. My own dad taught me these things but it's harde...
His friends all have iPhones and he's starting middle school next year. I feel like I'm holding out but honestly at what point is it ridiculous? He says he needs it for group chats and feels left out. I'm leaning toward getting him one but with serious restrictions, maybe one of those parental contr...
My 7yo asked me why the cookie went to the doctor. I said because it felt crumbly. She groaned so hard but then she laughed and kept repeating it all day. Small win but I'll take it. This is what parenthood is all about right here.
Used to be really out of shape, probably 80 pounds overweight. Couldn't keep up with my kids, got winded playing in the yard. Started working out about 2 years ago just because I was tired of being tired. Lost the weight, got stronger, and something shifted mentally too. I have way more patience, sl...
I don't usually post personal stuff but figured someone here might need to hear this. I was drinking every night for years. Not the fun party kind, just numbing myself kind. My kids remember a dad who was absent even when he was there. Did a program, got sober, went to therapy. Three years now. Hard...
Taking my 3yo and 6yo camping for the first time this weekend. We're just doing a state park about 45 min away, one night in a cabin. Got the gear ready but I'm nervous about keeping them entertained and dealing with bedtime outside. Any advice from guys who've done this? Should I plan activities or...
Moved from a big city to a small town when my oldest was born. It was terrifying, gave up a career I worked 10 years to build. But my wife's family was here and we wanted to raise kids differently. Now we're 8 years in and I can't imagine going back. My kids actually know their neighbors, play outsi...
Trying to get the whole family into hiking. Started with super easy trails but now my kids actually want to go. Last weekend we did a 4 mile loop and my 6yo did the whole thing. Been planning bigger trips for next year. It's a way better alternative to being inside all week and the kids sleep so goo...