We've been trying to get my 4yo to sleep by 8pm for months. Bath, story, lights out. Every night was a battle. Started letting him pick which book AND which stuffed animal gets to sleep first (yes, they have designated sleeping spots in his head). Last three nights? Asleep before 8:15. I know it'll ...
So I'm standing there at 2 AM with my 3 month old screaming bloody murder and she finally falls asleep on my chest. And I just start crying. Not sad crying. Just this overwhelming feeling that I'm responsible for keeping this tiny human alive and nothing in my entire 34 years prepared me for that. B...
Our son is 2 months old and we're already looking at daycares because there's apparently a 6-month waitlist in our area (Portland, OR). The good ones cost $1,500+/month and we're about to have two kids under 18 months (oops, didn't plan that). How are families actually affording this? My wife's inco...
So my ex is seeing someone new (found out from my daughter mentioning him casually) and she hasn't told me anything about it. Tomorrow is my weekend and my kids already know this guy is "there" which means they're going to come to me with questions. How do I handle this without seeming like I'm inte...
My 6yo walked in on me having a rough moment yesterday morning and asked why I was sad. I made up something about being tired but the truth is I'm really struggling and I don't know how to even explain depression to a kindergartener. Let alone explain it to myself. I feel like I'm failing him by not...
Serious question lol. I started therapy 2 months ago to work on anxiety and I feel better overall BUT I'm way more aware of my triggers now so when my kids do annoying kid things I'm hyperaware that I'm getting frustrated. It's like I can see it happening in real time and sometimes that awareness ma...
Not the sad kind of guilty, more like... why am I so relieved to be back? I love my daughter but being away feels like permission to just be a person again. The guilt comes from feeling like I should miss her more or be devastated. Is that normal or are there other dads out there who felt the same w...
Been intimidated by the whole low-and-slow thing for years but finally did it. 10 lb shoulder on the Weber smoker for 12 hours at 225°. Turned out tender, flavorful, perfect bark. My 6yo even asked for seconds which literally never happens with anything I cook. Feeling pretty proud of myself rn ngl
My 6yo will literally only eat like 5 foods and I thought if I got him involved in cooking maybe he'd branch out? So far we made pizza (he only ate the crust) and pancakes (at least he ate those). Anyone had success getting picky kids to actually TRY new stuff by cooking with them? Or am I just sett...
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...