He's always been more into video games and reading which is fine but I was hoping to share baseball with him. Last month I just casually mentioned we could go watch a minor league game. He said okay I guess. We went yesterday and he was asking questions the whole time. He wants to go back. Afterward...

Took me like 3 years but I've got my garage/workshop dialed in now. Got the pegboard organized, tool box labeled, good lighting, mini fridge for beer, and a radio that actually works. Nothing fancy but it's MINE you know? Been spending my Saturday mornings out here just tinkering with stuff, fixing ...

Decided to stay home with the kids while my wife works. It's been 8 months and I'm really struggling with how isolating it is. Most of the other parents at school stuff are moms and I feel weird trying to make friends. My wife is exhausted when she gets home so we don't really connect. I love my kid...

My kid broke a lamp at his buddy's house. Told him we're going over there tomorrow to apologize in person, offer to pay for it, and help fix anything else that needs fixing. He was dreading it but when we got there and he gave a real apology and shook the dad's hand after, you could see the respect ...

I was supposed to backpack through Europe after college. Instead I was changing diapers and working overtime. Watched my friends get promotions and travel while I was stressed about formula costs. Really resented it for a while, not gonna lie. But turns out having a kid forced me to stop screwing ar...

Honestly got pretty heavy before my first kid was born. Depressed, lazy, ate like garbage. But then I held my daughter and thought about what if I have a heart attack at 50 and miss her graduation or her wedding. Something just clicked. Started slow with walks then got into running. Now I'm at my hi...

5 years ago I was that guy going out every weekend, sleeping till noon, spending money on stupid stuff. Now I'm up at 6am on Saturdays driving my kids to games and honestly I prefer it. I miss the sleep a little and my buddies rib me for bailing on trips, but man the feeling when my son scored his f...

My 9 year old wants to play Roblox literally every waking moment. Comes home from school and immediately asks. During dinner he's thinking about it. Bedtime is a fight every night. I've tried time limits, taking it away, all that stuff. He just gets angry and sad without it. I know a lot of kids pla...

My 7 year old asked for cereal and I said "sure, as long as you promise not to get bored with it." My wife just shook her head and walked away. Pretty sure I earned some points with the kid though, he laughed so hard he almost dropped the box.

I told him it's a natural instinct. He's not convinced yet but give him time, the dad joke gene is dormant until like age 35 then it just activates and you can't stop yourself.

My church started a mentorship program and I signed up. Been working with a 14yo kid whose dad isn't in the picture. We go fishing, talk about life, I'm trying to show him what it means to be dependable and respectful. My grandfather did this for me and it saved my life. Feels good to pass it forwar...

Got a call from the principal today. Some older kid was giving my 5yo a hard time at recess. My 8yo daughter stood up, told the kid to leave her brother alone, and walked him away from the situation. The principal said she handled it perfectly. I'm so incredibly proud of the human she's becoming.

Honestly thought this would be a disaster. No phones, no wifi, just me and three kids ages 4, 7, and 10 for three days. We caught fish, built a fire, told stories. My oldest said it was the best weekend ever. I'm on cloud nine right now. Already planning the next trip.

Been married 18 years. Took me about 10 to figure this out. When you're wrong, you own it. No 'but' statements, no deflecting. You look her in the eye, admit what you did wrong, and commit to doing better. That's what a man does. That's what honor looks like in a marriage. Learned this the hard way ...

I called my dad last week and actually told him I've been dealing with anxiety and some depression. I was terrified because we don't really talk about feelings in my family. He surprised me by being really supportive and telling me he struggled too when he was my age. We had the realest conversation...