My company let me do Mon-Thu full time with Fridays off. Been doing it for 3 months and honestly I feel like a better dad and employee. One day a week with the kids makes a huge difference in my mental health too. If anyone's thinking about proposing something like this, just do it. Worst they say i...

His mom thinks he should get one for safety and staying in touch. I'm worried about social media, inappropriate content, and just general dependency. We compromised on a basic phone with limited features but honestly I'm second-guessing it. He's already asking about Instagram. What age did you guys ...

Usually I burn everything or undercook it but today I nailed the temperature. Got a nice crust on the outside, pink and juicy inside. My family actually said it tasted like a real restaurant steak instead of my normal "dad char special." Feels like a small thing but honestly the kitchen is her domai...

I come home completely drained from work and just want to sit on the couch but my kids need me engaged and present. My wife is at the end of her rope with them all day and I feel bad I can't just flip a switch and be the fun dad they need. Anyone have strategies for getting energy back after work so...

My ex keeps using our 6 year old to relay messages to me like pick up at 5 instead of 5:30 or remember his soccer gear. The kid gets confused and anxious. I've asked her to text me multiple times. She says she forgets or that it's not a big deal but it IS a big deal. Where's the line between sharing...

Things with my ex have been rocky and we keep arguing over text. A friend mentioned there are apps specifically designed for co-parenting to keep things professional. Does anyone here use OurFamilyWizard or Talking Parents? Worth the money or should I just suck it up with regular texting?

Used to work 60 hour weeks in finance. Made good money but barely saw my kids. My son asked me last year why I didn't come to his school field day. That hit different. Took a job that pays less but has actual boundaries. I'm home by 5:30 most nights. Yeah we had to cut back on some stuff. Sold one o...

Got passed over for a promotion because I wouldn't throw a coworker under the bus to make myself look good. My boss basically said if I had just taken credit for his work we'd be having a different conversation. But I couldn't do it. My kids look up to me. How can I teach them about integrity if I d...

My daughter asked if she could stay with me more often and I told her to talk to her mom. Don't want to be the bad guy or the good guy you know. It's a tricky spot. Ex is a good mom but I think the kids just like my place better because there's less structure and more pizza. Not sure how to navigate...

I'm never going to recover from this. Changed my 4 month old's diaper this morning, turned my back for literally 3 seconds to throw it away, and somehow he managed to poop on himself, his clothes, the changing table, AND knock over the wipe container all over the floor. My wife walks in and I'm stan...

I've been going for two months and honestly I'm not feeling much different. My therapist seems nice enough but sometimes I leave sessions feeling worse than when I went in because we're dredging up old stuff. I'm paying good money for this. Is this normal? Should I give it more time or find someone ...

I don't get it. I don't understand it. He watches it constantly and I still have no idea what's happening. Is this normal? Should I be concerned? My 4yo daughter watches it too now.

I don't even know where to start. Five years ago I was a mess. Drinking every night, missing my kids's school events, sleeping till noon on weekends, my wife was ready to leave. Today I got a sobriety coin from my sponsor and my kids made me a banner that says 'Dad we're proud of you.' The amount of...

We're at dinner and my son asks out of nowhere 'If God is good why do bad things happen to good people?' I sat there for a minute because this kid just asked something theologians have debated for centuries. Instead of giving him some watered down answer I told him the truth as best I understand it....

Overheard some young guys at the gym talking about women in a way that made my skin crawl. No respect, no honor, just crude talk. I was raised that a man protects women and treats them as equals deserving of dignity. We hold doors. We listen. We don't reduce anyone to their appearance. My wife showe...