My ex and I have too much history to actually "cooperate" on parenting decisions so we basically just run our own households independently. Different rules, different routines, different discipline styles - the kids switch between two totally different setups. It works for US but I'm always second-g...
Had a moment tonight that got me. We were reading a Bible story about Jesus and my second grader just laid out the most beautiful understanding of grace I've heard in a while. Made me realize how much I'm learning from my own kids about what real faith looks like. God uses the mouths of babes man. G...
Just me? Just a dad thing? I swear I do this at least twice a week. Had a full panic thinking I lost it yesterday and my wife found it in my back pocket. I've been a dad for 6 years now and my brain is just scrambled eggs at this point.
Looking to join something in the San Francisco area. Not really vibing with the general parenting groups because they feel very mom-focused. Want something specifically for dads dealing with mental health stuff. Anyone know of anything? Or is it all online now?
My 9yo has been playing soccer since she was 6 but never really got into it, just went through the motions. This season something clicked. Today she scored during her U10 game and the look on her face when she realized what happened... man. She's pumped to go to practice now. This is what it's all a...
My oldest wants to join his friend group's Discord server. I looked into it and the features seem okay (I can see what server he's on, etc) but I'm not totally clear on how moderation works or if there's predator risk? His friends are all from school so it seems legit but I'd rather not be naive her...
Why do some dads feel the need to yell coaching advice at 8-year-olds? "PASS THE BALL, TIMMY!" Sir, they can barely tie their shoes. Let them just run around and have fun. The youth sports parent community is a trip, man. You ever see parents arguing about a referee call at a recreational game? I'm ...
My whole life I thought I was just "high strung" or "a worrier." Finally went to a doctor because the chest pain was getting worse and after some tests and talking to a mental health specialist, they diagnosed me with generalized anxiety disorder. Honestly relieved it has a name and a treatment plan...
Honest question. I used to be the guy who could wake up at 11am on Saturday and just... exist. Now I'm up at 6 with my 2 year old asking for pancakes. Don't get me wrong, I love my kid, but sometimes I catch my reflection and don't recognize the guy looking back. Is this normal or am I having an ear...
At my place I'm doing 8:30pm bedtime for my 6yo. At mom's house apparently he's going to bed at 10pm sometimes. Kid is exhausted, cranky, harder to manage when he comes back to me. I've tried talking to my ex about it being confusing for him but she says "he goes down when he's ready and I'm not fig...
UPDATE: Okay so this took like 3 months of conversations but my son actually asked to delete Discord on his own. He realized his 'friends' on there weren't really friends and he was spending 4+ hours a night just idling in voice chat instead of doing homework. The thing that actually worked was NOT ...
Okay so the custody order says "alternate major holidays" but my ex and I have never actually agreed on what that means in practice. She thinks she should have Christmas morning because the kids are "always at mom's on Christmas" (which wasn't the case when we were married btw). I want to do an alte...
Not gonna lie, I thought this job would destroy me but I made it. Still have most of my hair, only need glasses now instead of contacts, and my kids actually think I'm funny sometimes. The dad jokes are just starting to hit different. Life is good out here.
He wanted cold hard cash. I'll be here all week folks.
This is getting ridiculous. He's grinding through Valorant and Fortnite pretty much every hour he's not in school or sleeping. I know some gaming is normal but this feels excessive. He's still maintaining decent grades (B/B+ range) and isn't failing school, but his sleep schedule is destroyed and he...