My daughter is 4 weeks old and I think I've slept maybe 8 hours total in the last two days. I'm running on fumes and coffee and I'm pretty sure I'm hallucinating. Went to work today and forgot my laptop. This morning I put the milk in the pantry instead of the fridge. How long does this phase last? ...
This is our first kid and I'm losing my mind. He's 2 weeks old and basically cries from 8pm till 1am every single night. We've tried everything - fed him, changed him, burped him, white noise, swaddling. Wife is exhausted, I'm exhausted. The pediatrician said it might be colic but how do I deal with...
I told him it's because laughter is the best medicine. He said 'Dad, you're not a doctor.' I said 'Exactly, that's why I have to resort to jokes.' He groaned so hard I think he pulled something.
My 16 year old plays Fortnite from the second he gets home from school until bedtime. His grades are dropping, he ignores his responsibilities, and when I ask him to get off he gets angry. I tried taking the console away but he just plays on his phone now. This feels bigger than just gaming. Should ...
Been trying to establish a routine of praying with my kids before bed but it feels awkward sometimes. They're 6 and 8, and honestly I'm not always sure what to say. I want them to grow up with faith but I don't want to force it or make it feel like a chore. Anyone have advice on how to make it more ...
This is driving me crazy. We agreed on alternating weekends but she's constantly asking me to swap days last minute or keep the kids longer. When I try to do something with my schedule she says no. I don't want to be the bad guy but I need some consistency here. Do I need to get a lawyer involved or...
All his friends have phones. He says he needs it for school but I'm worried about social media, texting, stuff he shouldn't be looking at. I want to trust him but he's 13 and I remember what I was like at that age. We're looking at getting him a basic phone but I'm torn on whether to get him a real ...
Something about rewatching The Office just hits different. It's comfort food for my brain after a long week.
My 7 year old caught me in a lie. I called in sick to work but I wasn't sick, I just needed a mental health day. He saw through it and asked why I was lying when we always tell him lying is wrong. Man that stung. Had to come clean about what I did and apologize. He actually understood and we talked ...
Two years ago I was 40 pounds overweight, barely able to chase my kids around the yard without getting winded. Started running just to lose weight but it became this whole thing. Did my first 5K last year and now I just finished a half marathon in 2 hours 15 minutes. The weird part is I don't recogn...
Used to be the guy who stayed out late, went to concerts, had spontaneous road trips planned on weekends. Had my whole identity wrapped up in being independent and free. Then my first kid was born and everything changed. Now my idea of a wild Friday is staying up past 10. Honestly though? I think I'...
This might sound silly but I've been waiting weeks for my daughter to actually recognize me and smile. Today she gave me this huge gummy smile when I was changing her diaper and I literally teared up. Best moment so far. Guys, this bonding thing is real.
Installed the last TV yesterday and added a mini fridge. Got the couch set up, mounted my collection of signed sports memorabilia on the walls, even got some neon beer signs going. My wife thinks I'm crazy but she agreed I needed a space that's just mine after I agreed to help her redo the guest bed...
Been working with my 8 year old on his handshake. Firm grip, look em in the eye, say their name back to them. My old man taught me this way and it stuck with me my whole life. Noticed kids these days don't know how to do this anymore. Took him to my buddy's BBQ last weekend and had him introduce him...
Took 6 weeks when our third kid was born and it was amazing but I'm back at work full time now and I feel like I'm missing everything. My wife sent me a video of my 8 week old smiling at the dog and I had to step away from my desk. I know this feeling passes and I know plenty of you have been here b...