We're thinking about introducing bottles so I can take over some night feedings and let my wife get some rest. She's exclusively breastfeeding right now and our daughter is 5 weeks. Has anyone dealt with nipple confusion? I'm reading conflicting stuff online. Should we wait longer or is 5-6 weeks ok...
My dad and I were never really close growing up. He was distant, worked a lot, didn't really know how to connect with us kids. I used to resent that. Now that I'm a dad myself with two young ones, I get it. I'm exhausted, frustrated, sometimes I screw up, sometimes I lose patience over stupid stuff....
It was in the 3rd inning, bases were empty but he still took off like it was game 7 of the World Series. He was so happy he couldn't stop grinning the whole drive home. Got him his favorite dinner and we watched baseball highlights together. Sometimes these small moments feel bigger than anything el...
Started seeing someone about 4 months ago and it's getting more serious. My ex found out and immediately said I can't have her around the kids and that she'll take me back to court if I do. But I'm not talking about moving her in or anything crazy, just like picking them up for an afternoon sometime...
Haven't looked at injury reports or updated my rankings in like 3 weeks. Just realized my draft is Saturday morning and I'm basically going in blind. This is what happens when work gets crazy and dad duties take over. Probably gonna tank this year but at least it'll be entertaining for my friends in...
Been raking leaves in the yard with my boys this weekend and realized this is actually prime time for conversations. No phones, no distractions, just working together and talking. Got to share some stories about how their grandpa taught me the value of hard work and doing things right. We prayed bef...
So my ex has been consistently late picking up the kids on my days. We agreed on 6pm Friday but she's rolling up at 7 or 7:30 like half the time. I try not to say anything because I don't want to start drama, but it's messing with my plans and honestly it's disrespectful. Do I need to document this ...
Just set up Apple Family Sharing and I'm looking at Screen Time options. There's a ton of settings and I don't want to be too controlling but also want to make sure they're not downloading sketchy stuff or staying up til 2am gaming. What controls do you actually use that aren't annoying to manage? I...
My son is 7 weeks old and today he looked right at me and smiled. Not a gas smile, a real smile. I swear I teared up a little. My wife was like 'okay dad settle down' but honestly it was the best moment since he was born. Even better than when I cut the umbilical cord because this time he was actual...
Been having really bad anxiety lately about whether I'm doing right by my kids. Like I know logically I'm a decent dad, I'm involved, I show up, but my brain keeps telling me I'm messing them up somehow. Anyone else deal with this? Started therapy last month and it's helping but some days are still ...
About 3 months ago I was in a really dark place. Depressed, not sleeping great, just felt numb all the time. My doctor suggested I try exercising and I was like yeah sure whatever. But I actually started going 4 times a week and honestly it's made a huge difference. I feel more like myself again. Ju...
Raised my boy the way my daddy raised me. Firm but fair, work hard, honor your word, take care of your family first. But man the world has changed and sometimes I feel like I'm out of step. He told me I'm too tough, that I don't understand his generation. But I also see kids with no discipline, no r...
Honestly one of the best weekends I've had as a dad. Got some 2x6s from lowes, borrowed my neighbor's drill, and just went for it. My son picked out the nails and helped me carry stuff. It's not perfect, definitely leans a little to the left, but he thinks it's the coolest thing ever. We spent Sunda...
My dad raised me to say yes sir and no sir, to look a man in the eye when you shake his hand, to open doors for ladies, and to keep my word. These days people laugh at me for it but you know what? I sleep good at night. My kids see that actions matter. When I commit to something, I do it. When I res...
My ex has been seeing someone for a couple months and the kids mentioned meeting him last week. I'm trying to be mature about it but it bothers me more than I expected. Not because I want her back or anything, just feels weird. How long should she wait before introducing someone to the kids? Is ther...