Got my 4yo an iPad for educational apps during long car rides and rainy days. Now she asks for it constantly. Feels like every time I say no there's a meltdown. Wife says I'm creating the problem by allowing it in the first place. Maybe she's right. Any tips for resetting expectations without full m...
I only posted on here a few times. But I wanted to share that I went to trial and got my son back! Judge only decided for 30 min! They took my son from me and only said “I didn’t take it seriously enough” but the judge didn’t buy that BS and sent him home that day!! Let’s go!! #singledadready!
Every time we text about pickup times or school stuff, my ex brings up something I did wrong during our marriage. I'm trying to keep things focused on the kids but it's exhausting. I use a coparenting app now which helps, but she still manages to slip digs in there. Should I just completely ignore h...
My 11 year old came back from his mom's place last week and mentioned that she told him I don't care about them because I missed a school event due to work. I had specifically told her I couldn't make it two weeks in advance. Now I'm worried about what else is being said. Do I address this with my e...
My 7 year old somehow found out about my promotion before I even had a chance to tell him. He made this drawing of me as a superhero with my company logo on my chest with the biggest smile. Wrote 'I'm so proud of you dad' with spelling help from his mom. That card means way more to me than the raise...
Started making my 10 year old help with the yard work and home repairs instead of just giving him an allowance. He wasn't thrilled at first but I'm seeing something shift. He's taking pride in things being done right. My wife thinks I'm being too hard on him but I remember my grandfather teaching me...
Had a situation at work where I was trying to be respectful and let a coworker take credit for something we did together. My old man told me that's not being a gentleman, that's being a fool. He said real honor means standing up for yourself and speaking truth. Now I'm second guessing what being cla...
Don't get me wrong, being a dad is incredible. But man, I do miss spontaneity. Used to just say 'let's go to Vegas this weekend' or pick up and travel somewhere random. Now everything is planned three months in advance and involves finding a babysitter, packing 47 different things, and dealing with ...
Just got back from 2 months off after our third was born and my boss keeps making comments about "finally returning to the real world" and asking if I'm "ready to get back to work." Like dude I was working, I was just doing it at home with a newborn. My coworkers have been cool about it but manageme...
My 6 year old asked me why I was reading the instructions for the new grill. I said because I want to make sure I don't burn the house down. She goes "You usually do that anyway." Absolutely roasted by my own daughter lol
My coworkers give me grief about dressing up every day but I don't care. Looking sharp puts me in the right mindset. Shows respect for the work and the people I'm doing business with. My dad always said clothes are the first thing people see so make sure you're saying something worth listening to. K...
Some guys from work are talking about doing a golf weekend in April down south. I haven't played in like 2 years because life but I'm really thinking about going. My wife said I could as long as I plan something for her too which is fair. Who else here is a golfer? Worth the time away from the famil...
I find myself lying awake at night worrying about stuff that hasn't even happened yet. Will they be okay in school? What if they get bullied? What if something happens to them? It's gotten worse since the pandemic and I know my kids can probably sense that I'm anxious all the time. Has anyone dealt ...
Just need to vent. Been a rough month with work and I've definitely let my kids have more screen time than I normally would. Like way more. Felt like a failure putting them in front of a movie at 10am on a Saturday just so I could have some peace. Anyone else struggle with this or is it just me?
My kids want to play together online with some cousins and they need headsets. I don't want to spend a fortune but I also don't want some cheap junk. Anyone have suggestions that aren't too big for kid sized heads? And please tell me they have volume limits built in because I'm not trying to damage ...