We're about 2 months post-separation and the communication is still pretty heated. We'll text about the kids and it turns into rehashing old arguments. Any advice on staying neutral and focused? Should we use a co-parenting app or is that overkill?
I took 8 weeks of paternity leave and was really trying to be present with my newborn and help my wife. But now I'm getting messages from my team about projects piling up and my boss keeps asking when I'll be back. I still have 2 weeks left and I feel like I should just go back early but that would ...
My wife wants to start sleep training our 4 month old and I'm honestly torn. She's exhausted, I'm exhausted, we're both running on fumes. But every article I read says 6 months is the minimum. Has anyone done it earlier? How did it go? I feel like we're either going to solve our sleep problem or cre...
Raising a young man comes with responsibility. I'm making sure my boy understands that respect for women starts at home, with his mother. I won't tolerate any disrespect or talking back to her. A real man protects and honors the women in his life, and that lesson starts before he can walk. My father...
Gentlemen, fatherhood is not about being your kid's buddy. It's about being the steady hand that guides them. My boys need to know that I will provide for them, protect them, and set the example for what a man should be. I lead by example, not by force. I make the hard decisions so they can learn wh...
Just wanted to celebrate a small win. Got hit with a massive blowout at the grocery store today and didn't completely lose it. Changed him right there in the family bathroom, cleaned up everything, got back out without looking like a total disaster. My old self would have called my wife in a panic. ...
So I thought I'd be the cool dad and take my 6 and 8yo camping solo last weekend. Forgot the tent stakes, the Coleman stove wouldn't light, and it rained all night. Kids ended up sleeping in the car and we went home early. Not gonna lie I felt like a failure but my wife said the memories are what co...
Every other Friday we're doing homemade pizza now and letting the kids pick toppings and help make their own personal pizzas. Got some decent dough recipe from a buddy and honestly it's way cheaper than ordering out. My 5yo made a desert pizza with cinnamon sugar and chocolate chips that was actuall...
Been thinking a lot lately about how my kids are watching everything I do. I lost my cool with my boss on a call yesterday and my 7yo heard me yelling from the other room. Later he asked why dad was angry. It hit me hard because I'm always telling him to use his words and stay calm. How do you guys ...
I told him I have to, because I haven't dad a chance to come up with new material. He groaned so hard I thought he'd never recover. Worth it.
Hit my goal weight 6 months ago after two years of grinding. Everyone's congratulating me, I look better, clothes fit, way more confident physically. But here's the weird part: I don't know who I am anymore. I was the big funny guy for so long. That was my thing. Now I catch myself waiting for peopl...
Been working with my 8 year old on how to give a firm handshake. Not crushing someone's hand like some kind of caveman, but a solid grip with eye contact and a real greeting. My old man taught me this and I'm doing the same. Seems like a lost art these days. Took him to church last Sunday and he int...
Not talking about being a jerk or dominating anyone. I mean the kind of leadership where you take responsibility, you don't make excuses, you look people in the eye, and you do what you say you're going to do. Feels like leadership now is about sounding smart in meetings or being the loudest voice. ...
Been WFH for about 18 months now and honestly the ability to eat lunch with my kids and be around for the school pickup has made me a better dad and probably less stressed overall. Even though I'm technically working more hours since I never leave the office. Saving 2 hours commuting time daily. Any...
Got 2 weeks off after our second kid was born and I'm checking my email constantly. My boss said don't worry about it but there's a big project deadline in 3 weeks. Anyone else struggle with actually disconnecting? My wife is getting frustrated that I'm on my laptop while she's dealing with the baby...