We were just sitting on the porch eating ice cream and she randomly said 'dad you're the best dad ever.' I didn't do anything special, we weren't even doing anything that interesting. But man, those moments hit different. Made my whole month honestly.

After months of chaos and battles, we finally set some boundaries that actually stick. No screens before 10 AM, max 1 hour on weekdays, 2 hours on weekends. We also do screens in the living room only so we can see what they're watching. It took like 3 weeks of the kids throwing fits but now it's jus...

My 8 year old asked me what time it was and I told him it was time to get a watch. He groaned so hard. Pretty sure that's a new record for how bad a dad joke can be. What terrible jokes have you guys subjected your kids to?

I had to miss my son's soccer game yesterday because of a client call that ran over. He didn't say much but I could tell he noticed I wasn't there. I make decent money now after the promotion but I feel like I'm trading it for time I'm never getting back. Some nights I lie awake thinking about this ...

My ex and I had a rough split 5 years ago. Lots of anger and fighting and our kids were caught in it. We were that couple where the kids had to relay messages between us. It got so bad that I finally said something had to change. We went to a coparenting class together, which sounds crazy but it hel...

Growing up my family was super religious in a way that felt forced and judgmental. I walked away from it for years. But after having kids I felt this pull back toward faith, just a more honest version. I'm realizing now that my kids are watching how I practice faith - whether I'm actually living it ...

So my 11 year old found out how to request more time on their iPad and now my wife and I are getting notifications asking to extend it. They're being sneaky about it too, asking for "just 15 more minutes" right before bedtime so we're tired and say yes. Anyone else dealing with this? I'm thinking ab...

Wife is pumping and I've been doing the bottle feeds at night so she can sleep a bit. Honestly been one of my favorite parts so far. Just me and my son at 3am with a bottle, and he's looking right at me. My buddies kept saying I'd miss sleep but I don't mind these quiet moments. Anyone else feel lik...

I work from home and its great for seeing the kids at lunch but my manager keeps texting me at 6pm about work stuff. Last Friday I was helping my son with homework and got called into an emergency meeting. I don't think they respect that I'm still working even though I'm home. Trying to set boundari...

Been friends with this guy since college. Found out he's been treating his wife real badly, making her feel small in public, controlling her money. Called him on it straight up last month. He didn't take it well and we haven't spoken since. Some guys I know think I should have minded my own business...

I get my work done. I hit every deadline. I produce quality results. But because I leave at 5 PM sharp to pick my kids up from daycare before they close at 5:30, suddenly I'm not committed. My wife works too but apparently thats different. This is ridiculous. I'm not defined by hours at a desk. I'm ...

My 9 year old has been begging for Robux for weeks. I set up parental controls and thought I was being smart but apparently his friends all have stuff and now I feel bad. Is this how it starts? Do I cave and let him buy some cosmetics or am I gonna open Pandora's box here? Please tell me someone els...

After months of trying to get him to play catch with me he finally asked me to teach him how to throw properly. We spent the whole Saturday afternoon in the backyard and he actually got excited about it. Can't wait to sign him up for little league next spring. My dad would be so proud right now.

I told him because they're too starchy. He groaned so hard he fell off the couch. Mission accomplished.

Just realized all my propane is gone and the grill grates are a mess. Had family coming over for Memorial Day weekend and I had to spend Saturday morning scrubbing rust off while the charcoal guy was totally out of stock. Anyone else struggle with end of winter grill maintenance or is it just me?