Guy asked to borrow my truck for a week. Didn't really know him that well. I politely declined and suggested he rent one instead. He got defensive saying I wasn't being neighborly. Here's the thing though: being a gentleman doesn't mean being a pushover. You can be kind and still have boundaries. Th...

I've been seeing a therapist for about 6 weeks now and I'm actually starting to feel better. I was really skeptical at first and felt like I was wasting money and time but having someone to talk to about all this dad stuff has made a real difference. I'm sleeping better, less irritable with the kids...

So my son somehow managed to get around the parental controls I set up on his iPad. He created a new user account and just started using that one instead. I'm torn between being mad and impressed honestly. Anyone else deal with this? I'm using Apple's built-in stuff but clearly not doing it right.

My 10 year old has been begging me to let him play Roblox. All his friends are on it but I've heard some sketchy stuff about predators and stuff. Anyone have experience with this? What kind of parental controls should I set up if I do let him play? Is it worth the hassle?

We've been doing 10 minute devotions after breakfast for about 6 weeks now and honestly I'm shocked at how much my kids are getting out of it. We use this devotional app that keeps it short and age appropriate. My 12 year old asked me a question yesterday about faith that made me realize he's actual...

Spent the last 3 weekends building a deck in the backyard with my 10 and 13 year olds. They held boards, we worked on measurements together, and honestly it was some of the best time I've spent with them in a while. Sure it would've been faster alone but having them there made it special. Deck turne...

Took the family on a 4 mile hike last Saturday and it was tough. My 8 year old was complaining the whole time and my 6 year old could barely make it. I was frustrated but realized I was going too hard too fast. Started looking for easier trails and games to make it fun. We found this easy trail with...

Grew up in a small town where everyone knew everything about you. Felt suffocating. Moved to the city for a job and reinvented myself completely. Different accent, different friends, nobody knew my past. It was amazing for like 5 years. Now I have kids and realized how much I miss extended family be...

Looking for something to do when the kids are in bed besides just scrolling my phone. Used to woodwork but dont have space anymore. Thought about getting back into photography but cameras are expensive now. Just want something creative that I can do in like an hour or two a week without going broke....

We've been trying to do prayers before dinner but getting everyone to actually be present and not on their phones is like herding cats. My 15 year old especially just goes through the motions. I don't want to force it but I also feel like this is important for our family. Anyone had success with thi...

So I lost my temper with my wife yesterday over something stupid and my 7 year old saw the whole thing. I felt awful. I apologized to both of them but I keep thinking about how I'm supposed to be the spiritual leader of my home and here I am acting like a jerk. How do you guys handle it when you fal...

A joke has a punchline. Just kidding, I actually love this life. But seriously my kids asked me to stop making parent jokes and I said fine but then I said that's a hard pass because I've already committed. The oldest just shook his head and walked away. Nailed it.

So I picked up a PS5 last week and man do games look insane now. I've been playing Elden Ring and getting absolutely destroyed but its so satisfying when you finally beat a boss. My 6 year old watches me and keeps yelling 'Dad you got this!' even though he has no idea whats happening. Anyone else ju...

Real talk, I haven't been living out my faith the way I should and my kids are starting to notice. I'm asking them to be honest and kind but I'm not always doing it myself. I snapped at my wife yesterday over something stupid, kids saw it. I apologized to them and to her but I'm realizing I need to ...

Money's been tight lately but I wanted to show my kids what it means to give and be generous anyway. We picked a family at church that's going through a rough time and sent them a meal. Spent maybe 80 bucks but my kids saw us choosing to give when we could have used that money. Now they're asking ev...