Got divorced three years ago and it was the hardest thing I've ever been through. For a while I thought my life was over, my kids would resent me, I was a failure. But going through it actually forced me to look at myself. I was checking out emotionally before the marriage even ended. Now I have my ...

Hit the range yesterday for the first time since college. Signed up for a league that starts next month because apparently I enjoy being humbled. My swing is rusty as hell but I remembered how fun it is just being outside walking around. The guys in the league seem chill. Gonna go practice this week...

I go to the same coffee shop basically every morning before work. The guy knows my order by heart at this point. I did the math and I'm spending like $400+ a month on coffee. It's a problem. My wife keeps bringing it up. But honestly it's like the only 15 minutes I get to myself before the chaos sta...

My 5 year old used to eat broccoli and peas no problem. Last month he decided ALL green foods are gross. Won't touch them. I'm not trying to force it but it's weird how fast that switched. His little sister is already following suit. Anyone dealt with this phase? Does it actually get better or do I ...

My 7 year old told me a joke today and I realized he's starting to tell actual dad jokes. He asked what you call a sleeping bull. I said "I don't know what?" He said "A bulldozer." I was so proud I almost cried. He's following in my footsteps whether he likes it or not.

Three weeks in and my daughter actually smiled. Not the gas smile, a real one. I know she probably doesn't know what's happening yet but dude something just hit different. I get why people talk about their kids all the time now. Already annoying my coworkers with baby pictures.

Pre-kids me was selfish, always wanted the newest stuff, spent money on stupid things. Now I'm thinking about college funds and life insurance and whether my car is safe enough. I miss the spontaneity for sure, like being able to go out whenever without planning childcare. But I wouldn't go back. Th...

Spent the last month building a wall mounted display case for my 12 rods in the garage. Used some walnut I had leftover from another project and it turned out way better than I expected. Wife actually said it looked nice instead of just tolerated it. Now I just need to find time to actually use them...

Wife's out tonight with friends so I'm solo with the kids. Making my famous 'throw whatever's in the fridge on a pizza' situation. Usually works out. Sometimes it's salsa and rotisserie chicken on a store bought crust. What do you guys do? Feel like I should have a more solid plan than this.

I volunteered to help with the school assembly and ended up leading the kids in a silly dance my 5 year old taught me. The whole gym was laughing and when we finished all the kids were cheering for me. My son was beaming. Honestly one of the best moments ever. Who knew all I had to do was look ridic...

Looking for opinions on whether I should spring for third party parental control apps or if the built in Apple Screen Time is decent enough. I have twin 12yr olds and want to monitor what they're doing without being crazy overbearing. What do you guys use? Any recommendations?

My son won't stop asking for a gaming PC after seeing his friend's setup. He's in first grade. I'm not against gaming but I feel like he's too young and honestly I don't want to drop $1000+ right now. How have you guys handled similar requests? Should I set an age limit or is that arbitrary? He's be...

Took the family camping for the first time last weekend. Tent flooded because I didn't set it up on flat ground. Forgot the kids' sleeping bags. One of the coolers wouldn't close so all our ice melted. But somehow it didn't matter? We ended up sitting around the fire telling stupid jokes for hours, ...

I've had 10 weeks with my newborn and honestly it's been the best stretch of my life. Yeah I was exhausted and yeah I didn't shower some days, but being there for feedings at 3am and watching my kid discover their own hands for the first time... man. Going back to the office tomorrow feels like I'm ...

So my boss approached me about going full remote starting next month. On paper it sounds perfect right? I could be home when the kids get back from school, no commute, more time with the family. But honestly I'm worried it's going to blur everything together. My home office is literally 15 feet from...