Man I really messed up today. My son spilled juice all over the couch and I just lost it. Started yelling and he got scared. My wife pulled me aside later and said I wasn't setting the example of Christ I preach about. She's right. How do you guys keep your cool when the kids are testing you? I'm tr...

Caught myself saying "We're not paying for the AC so you can cool down the whole neighborhood" while my kids had the garage door open. That's almost word for word what my dad said to me 30 years ago. I even did the same disappointed head shake. It's happening. I'm officially old.

My wife and I decided to separate last week and we're trying to figure out the best way to tell our kids. They're 7 and 10. We want to keep it simple, make sure they know it's not their fault, and that we both love them equally. Has anyone done this? What should we avoid saying? We're planning to te...

My 7 year old told me I run like a chicken and walk like I forgot how to use my legs. My wife is dying laughing and I'm trying not to laugh because I need to maintain some authority here but he's actually not wrong. Kids are savage man.

I want to teach my kids the things my grandfather taught me - how to fish, hunt, fix things with your hands, and be useful. We're planning a hunting trip this fall when my oldest is old enough. There's something about passing down those skills that feels important. Anyone else doing this with their ...

She's 5 and can't really write yet but she drew me with a big smile and wrote 'I love dad' (with her mom's help on the spelling). I'm sitting here at my desk trying not to cry at work. This might be one of those things I remember forever.

I said 'I'm reading a book about anti-gravity. It's impossible to put down!' and my 6 year old just stared at me and said 'That doesn't even make sense, dad. Books don't have gravity.' He destroyed me. I thought I nailed it. When did my jokes stop working on them?

I love my wife and kids but lately I feel like nobody really gets me. I'm the one who keeps everything together, plans everything, solves all the problems. No one asks how I'm actually doing. It's like I'm invisible half the time even when I'm in the same room with them. Trying not to let it eat me ...

My oldest came home from school upset because his friends were making fun of him for not going to the party on Saturday. I told him that being a Christian means sometimes people won't understand your choices and that's okay. We talked about standing firm in what we believe even when it's not easy. L...

I was so skeptical about this. Spent 15 years thinking I could just deal with my depression on my own but after my divorce last year I realized I needed help. Three months in with a therapist and I'm actually sleeping better, got more patience with my kids, and I don't feel like I'm drowning constan...

Took me all summer but I finally got the basement sorted out. New pool table, put in a bar area, got the gaming setup perfect with a nice TV. The wireless speakers are chef's kiss. Now I just need my wife to let me actually enjoy it lol. Anyone else have a dedicated space or is that just fantasy for...

Been having panic attacks at my desk for the past month. My boss noticed I've been quieter in meetings and honestly I'm worried about losing my job. I know I should probably talk to someone but I keep telling myself I can just push through it. Has anyone else dealt with this and found something that...

I love my boys more than anything but lately I've been feeling so empty and numb that I just go through the motions. Making breakfast, getting them to school, the bedtime routine. But I'm not really there mentally. I'm snapping at them over stupid stuff and then feeling guilty about it all night. St...

My wife wants to get the kids more involved in church but honestly I've been questioning things lately. How do I lead them spiritually when I'm having doubts myself? Don't want to fake it for them but also don't want to mess up their foundation. Any other dads been through this?

Got mad at my 6 year old yesterday for something stupid and yelled at him in a way I'm not proud of. Then he asked me why I get angry when I'm always telling him to be kind and patient. Hit me like a ton of bricks. How are you guys actually living out your values with your kids instead of just preac...