Been working on this for months. This morning he came downstairs and his shoes were tied. Actually tied. Not the bunny ears thing, real loops. I may have teared up a little. Wife caught me getting all emotional about it lol
I know some people think it's old fashioned but I don't care. Respect for authority and elders starts at home. My kids understand that when they answer adults, they do it properly. It's not rigid or harsh, it's just about teaching them that certain things matter. The way you address someone shows re...
My daughter is almost 3 months old and she will not go down for naps unless one of us is holding her. We've tried the bassinet, the crib, even contact naps on the bed and she wakes up the second we put her down. Nights are actually fine, she'll sleep in her crib for stretches. It's just the daytime ...
Growing up my old man would never let anyone else pay for his family. Even when we were struggling he'd find a way. Now that I'm older I understand he was teaching me about responsibility and leadership of my household. I do the same now with my kids. It's become a bigger deal with my wife wanting t...
Looking to upgrade my grilling setup and want a solid meat thermometer. I've been using the cheap one from the grocery store for years but it's time for something better. A lot of people seem to like the Meater plus but wanted to hear what you guys actually use and if it's worth the money. Also open...
Trying to raise my boy right, you know, opening doors, saying yes sir and no sir, looking people in the eye when you shake hands. But his school is telling me I'm giving him outdated values and his friends think he's weird for wanting to help his mom with her coat. I'm not backing down on this but m...
Took 3 months off after our second kid was born and it was amazing but now I'm back at work and everything feels wrong. I missed my daughter's first solid food, her first time sitting up on her own happened while I was in meetings. My company kept my job but honestly I feel like I'm falling behind a...
A gummy bear. My kids groaned so hard when I said this at breakfast. The 10yo put his head in his hands. But I saw the 6yo trying not to laugh so I won.
Honestly was nervous as hell about doing this solo but we made it work. Got a fire going, cooked hot dogs and beans, kids slept in the tent, nobody got hurt. The 8yo said it was the best weekend ever. I'm basically a wilderness expert now lol.
He told us he didn't have social media but found out through a friend's mom that he has a secret account. He's got like 200 followers and is posting stuff. When I confronted him he freaked out. Now he wont talk to me. I feel like I breached his privacy but also hes a kid and I need to know whats goi...
I said 'I'm reading a book about anti-gravity. It's impossible to put down.' My 7yo and 9yo just stared at me like I was crazy. My wife didnt even look up from her phone. But I know somewhere a dad is laughing at this right now.
My 12yo wants to play Fortnite like 5+ hours a day. He says all the kids at school play it and they have group chats about it. I limited him to 2 hours on weekends and he absolutely lost it. Started yelling that I'm ruining his life. My wife thinks I should let him have more freedom but I'm worried ...
I told my kids that anyone who complains about dinner has to eat cereal instead. That night I made something weird that even I didnt really like. Started to complain and my 10yo just looked at me and said 'sounds like cereal for dad.' My wife thought this was hilarious. She made me a bowl. I deserve...
Yeah so apparently talking to the dog about how I'm 'tired of all these dad jokes because they're pup-ular' is weird? She said I've hit a new low but honestly the dog seemed into it. He wagged his tail. That's approval in my book.
Struggling lately with bringing frustration home from the office and snapping at the kids over little things. Know I need to model patience and kindness but some days it feels impossible. Been trying to pray on my commute but looking for practical advice from other dads on how you manage your emotio...