I put on the strong dad face all the time but I'm battling some real stuff with lust, pride, anger issues. I know I should probably open up to my wife or at least find an accountability partner but there's this voice that says I need to be the rock, the one with it all figured out. But that's a lie ...
My wife and I are trying to figure out the feeding situation and feeling a bit lost. She's thinking about pumping so I can take some of the nighttime feedings but we're not sure if it's worth the hassle. Also concerned about costs and making sure our daughter is getting enough. Anyone here use pumps...
We're trying to raise our children with strong Christian values but they're getting older and seeing the world more. My 12 year old came home asking why his friends don't go to church and why we do things differently. I want to give him good answers but also not make him feel like an outsider. How d...
My son is 3 weeks old and I don't think I've had more than 2 hours of consecutive sleep in days. I know everyone says 'sleep when the baby sleeps' but that's easier said than done. I keep hearing random noises at night thinking something's wrong. Is this normal? When does it get better?
Been working since I was 22, retired 6 months ago at 55 with enough saved up. The identity shift has been weird. I was my job, you know? Software engineer, that's what I told people I was. Now I wake up and have no structure and honestly some days it feels pointless. I've started woodworking, spendi...
Found out my 13 year old has been in Discord with some kids I don't know saying some pretty weird stuff. Not anything illegal but definitely stuff he shouldn't be around. I freaked out and took his computer away which probably wasn't the best move. Now he's mad and won't talk to me about it. How do ...
When my kids were little I was always the fun dad doing silly stuff. Now my oldest is 12 and he needs guidance more than games. I'm having actual conversations with him about life and values and it's weird because I had to grow up a lot faster. I miss the uncomplicated fun but I'm gaining something ...
Got there literally 5 seconds before the bell rang. No waiting in that hellish pickup line for once. My 7yo was like dad you're early. Felt like I won the lottery.
Spent all Saturday morning at Home Depot and then the afternoon building a 4x8 raised bed in the backyard. My 7 year old supervised the whole thing and wanted to help hammer nails. We compromised and let her paint it after. Now my wife wants three more beds. Send help. But also the look on my daught...
My ex is seeing someone and he's staying over on her custody days when the kids are there. I don't know this guy and it bothers me that another man is around my kids when I'm not. Legally probably nothing I can do but feels weird. How do other guys handle this? Do I say something or just let it go?
Been going back and forth with my ex for 14 months. Finally got 50/50 custody, alternating weeks starting next month. Lawyer said I did better than expected given the circumstances. Now I'm trying to figure out how to make this work practically. Need to baby proof a second bedroom, figure out school...
Me and my ex finally agreed to a schedule that actually works instead of fighting about it constantly. Turns out when we stopped trying to "win" the negotiations and just focused on what's best for the kids, we actually agreed on a lot. Still not friends but the vibes are way better. We use a copare...
Spent the last 3 weekends working on this project and man am I proud. Got the pressure washer out today and cleaned it up real nice. Kids are already asking to have friends over for a pool party. Feels good to actually finish something for once instead of leaving it half done like usual lol
My 5 year old literally gags at the sight of broccoli. I've tried the whole 'dipping in ranch' thing, hiding it in pasta sauce, nothing works. Wife says I'm too lenient but I'm tired of the dinner time battles. How do you guys handle picky eaters?
Got it yesterday and have been playing split screen with my 7 year old for like 4 hours straight. He's actually getting decent at it. Great way to spend a rainy Saturday. If you have kids and a Switch I'd definitely recommend picking it up.