Changed my son this morning and got absolutely wrecked. Full coverage, up the back, down the legs. I was standing there in my underwear holding everything at arm's length trying to figure out my next move. My wife walks in laughing and goes 'Welcome to parenthood.' That's when I finally understood w...

My 7 year old has been saying she doesn't want to go to her dad's on his weekends. Says she's not comfortable but won't tell me why. It's breaking my heart but I don't want to push her. Ex says she's fine when she's there. How do I handle this? Do I have to make her go?

Splitting from their mom is happening and I need to have the conversation. They're 7 and 10. I want them to know it's not their fault and that I'll always be their dad. She wants to tell them together but I'm worried she'll try to turn them against me. What did you guys say and how did it go?

I've been buying whatever is on sale at the grocery store but lately I'm thinking I want to step up my coffee game. Don't want to spend crazy money but also tired of mediocre coffee every morning. Do I need a fancy grinder and machine or can I just get better beans? Help a sleep deprived dad out.

Had some buddies over Saturday and broke out the new smoker I picked up. Did a 12 hour brisket that turned out pretty decent honestly. The kids helped me prep the rub and they were way more interested in the process than I expected. Might be a new family thing. Anyone else find grilling to be weirdl...

Started an SSRI last week per my doctor's recommendation and I'm nervous about it. Worried about side effects and whether I actually need it or if I can just tough it out. But honestly my anxiety has been pretty bad lately, affecting my sleep and making it hard to be present with the kids. Part of m...

8 weeks at home with the baby and I've never felt more fulfilled but also more afraid. I'm worried I'll miss everything. My boss already texted me about jumping on a project before I'm even back. The money is good but I feel like I'm choosing between being present or being responsible. Did anyone el...

3 month old just gave me a real smile not just gas and I absolutely lost it. My wife laughed at me for tearing up but man, that moment made every sleepless night worth it. Never thought I'd be that guy getting emotional over baby stuff but here we are.

My 9 year old came home from school asking why his friend's parents are divorced and why the kid only sees his dad on weekends. I tried to give him a real answer about how people make mistakes and that God still loves everyone, but man it was heavy. My wife and I have been blessed with a good marria...

Got a chance to make a quick buck by backing out of a commitment to help my neighbor move. Money would have been nice but I gave him my word. Did it anyway and you know what, felt better about myself than the cash would have made me feel. Thats something I want my kids to understand. A mans word sho...

My boy is turning 12 and I realized he still does that weak dead fish grip thing. Sat him down and taught him the proper way: firm grip, eye contact, brief pump, genuine smile. We practiced with each other about a dozen times. A man's handshake is everything. It's one of the first things people judg...

I work from home and literally everyone acts like I have it easy. My wife keeps asking me to handle stuff during the day because I'm 'right there', my boss emails me at 8pm and expects answers, and my kids don't understand that a closed door means I'm working not that I can play with them. I love be...

Got 8 weeks off for my third kid and man I'm going to miss this. Woke up with baby in the morning, got kids to school, came back and had time for my wife and the newborn without anyone needing anything from me work wise. Now I'm dreading Monday because the real world starts again and I know the firs...

I know this sounds small but I'm counting it as a win. Usually bedtime is a whole production with negotiations and meltdowns. Tonight I let them pick which books to read, gave them two choices for pajamas instead of just telling them what to wear, and we did it all without raising my voice once. The...

My 9yo came home asking why his friends at school make fun of him for saying grace before lunch. My heart sank a little but I'm also proud he's standing out. We talked about how being a Christian isn't always the popular thing and that's ok. Told him some of the best people I know are the ones who d...