My daughter was born 4 months ago and I've been struggling bad. Constant anxiety about whether I'm doing things right, intrusive thoughts about something bad happening to her, and I feel this heaviness all day. I finally told my doctor and he confirmed it's postpartum depression. I thought this only...

We brought our son home yesterday and I don't think either of us slept more than 20 minutes. Every noise he makes, I'm convinced something's wrong. My wife is exhausted, baby is crying, and I'm sitting here googling stuff at 3am. Is the first night always this intense or did we get unlucky?

Took him out on the dock at the lake for the first time. He caught a sunfish after like 20 minutes and you would have thought he landed a marlin the way he was screaming. Wife got it on video. Best morning I've had in years.

It was just a little Dr. Seuss book with like 100 words but he did it all by himself. No help from me or my wife. Dude was so proud he wanted to read it again immediately. I may have gotten dust in my eye. This parenting thing is actually pretty cool.

Getting the smoker ready for the summer. Nothing beats spending 12 hours tending a brisket while the kids run around the yard and my wife brings me cold ones. This is what living is all about honestly.

My 6 year old throws an absolute fit every time I take the iPad away. He was on it for like 45 minutes before dinner and I felt guilty cutting him off but everyone says too much screen time is bad. What's the actual limit supposed to be? Is an hour a day too much? He says all his friends have way mo...

Growing up my dad was all tough love, no emotions, just rules. I was doing the same thing to my kids until my wife basically said something has to change. Spent the last year working through why I'm so afraid to be vulnerable with my boys. Realized I'm repeating generational patterns. Now I actually...

Taking my son out early to hit the lake before it gets too hot. Been a couple months since we've been out and I'm really looking forward to some quiet time with him. Plus I just picked up new tackle box and got some new lures I want to try. Hoping to catch something decent so I have something to bra...

Spent the last few weekends getting everything sorted and labeled. Got shelving up, pegboard for the tools, and even made a little charging station for the power drill batteries. Feels weird having a clean garage. Already ruined it by starting a new project but at least I know where everything is no...

Just upgraded from a old TV to a 55 inch and holy crap the difference is insane. Games look so crisp now. My buddies were over last night and we played for like 6 hours straight. My wife was not happy with me but it was worth it. If anyone is looking for a TV, don't cheap out. Your eyes will thank y...

Just noticed a pattern. My kids get really moody and difficult the night before they go to their mom's house. Not sure if they're anxious about the transition or what. Started asking them gently about it but they don't really explain. Mom says they're fine when they get there. Any dads experienced s...

My ex and I separated about 8 months ago. I've been trying to talk to her about school decisions, doctor appointments, that kind of thing, but she refuses to have any real conversations. Everything has to be texted and she takes forever to respond. Then when I try to call about something urgent rega...

Just finished episode 3 last night and holy crap it actually slaps. I was skeptical about another Office show but this is legit good. No spoilers but the side character storylines are better than the main plot this season. Anyone else watching or is it just me?

Took 6 weeks off after our third kid was born and it was amazing. Got to be there for everything. But now I'm back in the office and I'm watching my wife juggle everything alone while I'm stuck in meetings. The guilt is real. She told me not to feel bad but I can't help it. Anyone else deal with thi...

Realized I was teaching my kids about forgiveness and grace while never apologizing to them when I messed up. Got angry at my son last week for something that wasn't his fault and he avoided me the rest of the day. Had to go to him, own my mistake, and ask his forgiveness. The look on his face chang...