My oldest is getting his first phone soon and I want to keep an eye on things without being that creepy dad who monitors everything. Looking for something that blocks inappropriate stuff and limits usage but doesn't feel invasive. Any recommendations that actually work?
So my kid has been asking for tablet time and honestly some days I'm tempted to just let him veg out for a couple hours. He watches some educational stuff mostly but I don't want to mess him up. What are you guys doing? My pediatrician said max 1 hour a day but that feels impossible when you're tryi...
He's been destroying me for like 6 months straight. Today I got first place on Rainbow Road and he literally said 'Dad that was lucky' - nope buddy that was pure skill. Gonna ride this high for the rest of the week.
Made breakfast burritos over the fire, got a decent campfire going, kept both kids entertained, and nobody cried. My wife was shocked when we came home with everyone alive and happy. Feels like I unlocked a new achievement or something. Camping trip 2 is already on the calendar.
First time dad here. We feed our 3 week old daughter and she gets the hiccups or something and then just cries for like 20 minutes no matter what we do. Tried burping her, different positions, white noise, dimmed lights. We're not sure if it's colic, gas, or if we're just doing something wrong. This...
Been working with her for like two months, lots of falls and tears from both of us. Today she finally took off on her own down the driveway. Didn't crash, didn't panic, just pedaled like she's been doing it her whole life. I probably recorded it ten times on my phone. Best feeling ever.
My daughter is 8 weeks old and today she smiled at me for the first time. Not gas. An actual smile. She locked eyes with me and smiled and I just lost it man. I had to step away because I didn't want my wife to see me tearing up. How is this tiny human suddenly the most important thing in the world?...
Been trying to find a good spot for Saturday morning pancakes with the family. Need somewhere that has decent coffee for parents, good portions, and won't be too annoyed if my kids make a mess. What's your go to? We live in the suburbs so nothing too fancy.
Got offered a promotion but it's a lot more travel. My boss basically said if I don't take it I'm not serious about moving up. But my kids are 5 and 8, I'm already gone 8-10 hours a day with commute. I don't want to be that dad who misses everything. So I turned it down. Now I'm stuck wondering if I...
Im a new dad, first kid, 2 weeks in. Been terrified of changing diapers because everything feels so fragile and awkward. Just changed one cleanly on my own and actually got the tabs secure. Wife didn't have to fix anything. Feeling like a legend right now even though this is probably the least impre...
Wife's working late tonight so it's frozen pizza night for the kids. I usually grab the store brand but feeling like trying something different. What are we all buying? Is there actually a big difference or is it all pretty much the same?
This might sound weird but I feel really isolated even though I have a wife, three kids, and a decent job. Like nobody really gets me or what I'm going through. Most of my friends have kind of drifted away since we had kids and I don't really have anyone I can talk to about this stuff. Anyone deal w...
I've been dealing with some pretty intense anxiety lately and it's mostly centered around whether I'm screwing up my kids. Like I'll have a normal day with them and then at night I start overthinking every little thing I said or did wrong. My therapist says it's just my brain being overprotective bu...
Got bit by the woodfired pizza bug after going to this place near my house. Started researching DIY pizza ovens and now I'm actually thinking about building one in the backyard. Saw some kits online but also some crazy elaborate builds people do from scratch with bricks and everything. Is this a rea...
Honestly wasn't sure if I should do it but my wife encouraged me and I finally made an appointment last week. Had my first session yesterday and it was way less weird than I expected. Therapist was cool and non-judgmental and I actually felt heard for once. Still not sure what to expect next but fee...