Someone at work asked me why I bother dressing properly when I work from home half the time. Truth is, how you present yourself matters. It's not about impressing others, it's about respecting yourself and the people around you. My grandfather wore a watch and ironed his shirt every single day of hi...
My ex has been dating someone for a few months and now he's starting to pick the kids up sometimes. My son mentioned he slept over at her place a few times when they had the kids. This is bugging me more than I expected. Ex says it's fine and within the custody agreement but I feel weird about it. A...
Been noticing kids these days don't know how to give a firm handshake. Started working with my 8 year old on it - firm grip, look them in the eye, say their name. My dad taught me this way back and it's stuck with me through business deals and life. Anyone else making sure their boys learn this? Fee...
Real talk, I'm struggling with this balance. I'm trying to be the dad who shows up but also the guy who gets promoted. Can't be working at 9pm every night and also coaching my kid's team. Something's gotta give and I feel like it's always gonna be something important no matter what I choose. My boss...
Took 12 weeks off when my third kid was born. My boss basically made me feel like I was abandoning the team but whatever. That time with my newborn and my wife was priceless. I was there for all the midnight feedings, the first smile, everything. My job was still there when I got back obviously. The...
He hides behind the couch with his eyes closed. I pretend I can't find him for like 10 minutes while he's giggling like crazy. He thinks he's a genius. I get a break. Everybody wins. This is what they don't tell you about parenting that's actually amazing.
Just got my daughter her first iPhone for her 11th birthday and I want to make sure I'm doing this right. She's responsible but I'd rather be safe than sorry. Currently looking at Apple's built-in Screen Time but would love suggestions. What are you guys using? Is there something better out there?
Spent the last month slowly getting it together. Got a peg board up, labeled everything, even made space for the kids to do crafts in there. Wife says it looks like a real garage now instead of storage unit. Feels good to actually walk in there and know where stuff is. Small wins.
My company says they're flexible but I swear being the guy who leaves at 3 to pick up kids or works from home on Fridays makes you invisible for advancement. The guy who got promoted works 60 hour weeks and doesn't have kids. I'm doing good work but can't compete with his hours. Should I just accept...
My wife is struggling hard with nursing. Baby is latching wrong, her nipples are bleeding, and she's been crying a lot. The lactation consultant we saw wasn't super helpful. I feel helpless because there's not much I can do to fix it. She wants to keep trying but I'm worried about her mental health....
Started dating someone 8 months ago, things are getting serious. My ex has completely lost it. Says I'm prioritizing my love life over the kids (I'm not), won't let my girlfriend be around them (she's never done anything wrong), and is suddenly suggesting she wants more custody to "protect them." My...
I know logically I'm doing okay. My kids are healthy, fed, loved. But every mistake I make plays on repeat in my head. Forgot my son's permission slip yesterday and he was upset with me. I literally couldn't sleep thinking about how I let him down. This happens constantly and it's exhausting. Starte...
Divorced 2 years ago, kids are with me on weekends. During the week I come home to an empty apartment and I'm struggling. My buddies have their own families and stuff so I don't see them much. I love being with my kids but those weekday nights are rough. Been thinking about getting involved in somet...
We were driving home from his baseball game and he asked me why God lets people get sick and die if He loves them. Caught me completely off guard. I gave him some answer about free will and suffering bringing us closer to God but I don't think I explained it well. He seemed satisfied but I'm bothere...
We switched churches about 6 months ago and found a place that really fits our family. There's a solid men's group that meets weekly, the kids actually engage with the youth stuff, and my wife and I feel like we're growing spiritually together for the first time in years. It sounds simple but having...