Built a fort out of cereal boxes with my kids last Saturday. My 4 year old decided to eat the evidence. By the time I got back with the tape, there were holes everywhere and he's just munching on Cinnamon Toast Crunch like nothing happened. Wife found me sitting in a half eaten fort wondering where ...
7 year old asked for one more story. I said "You've already had three." He responds "Yeah but you keep doing them wrong. Maybe if you try again you'll get it right." I'm sitting here getting schooled on my storytelling ability by a kid who still thinks dinosaurs and pirates lived at the same time. R...
Trying to instill biblical values about generosity and contentment but my kids see other kids with more stuff and want more. We give them a small allowance and try to teach them to give some away, volunteer as a family, that kind of thing. But it feels like the world is constantly working against th...
My 12yo boy is obsessed with Minecraft and Roblox. Like he wakes up thinking about it, asks to play before school, gets cranky when we shut it down. He's doing fine in school, plays sports, has friends, so maybe it's fine? But my gut says it's getting unhealthy. How do I tell the difference between ...
Been trying to enforce 1 hour a day on weekdays with my 7 and 11 year old but it's a constant battle. They hide tablets, sneak devices, the whole thing. My 11yo especially throws a fit when time is up. I've tried timers, reward systems, taking things away - nothing sticks. Anyone have actual strateg...
My 8 year old asked where the bathroom was and I said probably in the back of the store. He looked confused until I added 'I don't know, I've never been there.' His mom was not amused but I was cracking up for the next 20 minutes.
I was skeptical at first, not gonna lie. But my therapist asked me some questions that made me actually think about why I do certain things. She called me out on some stuff I've been doing for years without realizing it. Still got a long way to go but this is the first time I've felt hopeful in mont...
My teenage daughter called me out last week for standing up when my wife comes into the room. Said it looked weird. I explained that it's basic respect and consideration, something my father taught me. It's not about being perfect or rigid, it's about showing the people you love that they matter eno...
Had my boy's soccer coach comment the other day that he noticed my son gives a firm handshake. Made me proud as hell. Been working with him since he was about 7 to understand that a handshake is more than just touching hands. It's about respect, confidence, and showing the other person they matter. ...
Finally told my boss I needed to take some mental health days. Felt weird saying it out loud because I've never done that before. But I've been running on empty and my brain just needed a break. Spent the day at home, went for a walk, didn't check email. It sounds simple but it actually helped reset...
Taking the family out for our first real camping trip since the kids were little. Got a tent, sleeping bags, and a camping stove ready to go. Any advice from you guys? Should I prep food ahead of time or just wing it? Also how do I keep my 4 year old from wandering into the woods looking for Pokemon...
I've been getting the same coffee at the same place for like 5 years. Medium oat milk latte with one raw sugar. My wife thinks I'm insane but I genuinely cannot drink it any other way now. Don't even get me started on what happens when they mess up my order.
Not asking for homemade pizza advice. Sometimes you need to throw a frozen pizza in the oven and call it a night. I've been on a Kirkland kick lately - their pepperoni is solid for the price. Red Baron used to be good but seems like they changed the recipe. What are you guys buying?
Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich and a sweet tea has been my go to lately. Not too bad nutritionally compared to other chains and tastes way better than McDonald's. What's everyone else eating when you sneak out for lunch solo?
Spent 15 years grinding in finance. 60 hour weeks, traveled constantly, made great money, hated my life. Got divorced because of it. When my custody agreement started I realized I had a choice - keep the same job and see my kids 2 days a week, or switch to consulting 3 days a week and actually be pr...