I buy my kids clothes at Target because the prices are okay but EVERY SINGLE SHIRT falls apart after like 10 washes. Holes in the seams, colors fading, elastic gives out. Meanwhile I bought my 5yo a Patagonia jacket when he was 3 and it's survived him and his brother still looks perfect. I get that...
I leave the office at 5, pick up my kids from care by 5:30, and then it's just absolute chaos until they're asleep at 8. Dinner, bath, bedtime routine, trying to get them to listen, managing the disaster of a living room. By the time they're down I'm completely wrecked. Too tired to do anything mea...
Haven't gamed seriously in like 15 years but my son got me into it and now I want something decent without spending 2k. Budget is probably 800-1000. I like strategy games mostly, nothing too crazy. Don't need max settings just something that runs smooth. Thanks in advance guys
I feel like I'm constantly fighting with my kids about their tablets. My wife says I'm too strict, I think she's too loose. 9 year old is sneaking screen time, 11 year old thinks 2 hours a day isn't enough. We set limits but then one of us cracks when they're bored or driving us crazy. Anyone have a...
Guys I'm not gonna lie I teared up a little. Been working with him all summer and today he just took off down the driveway without me holding the seat. Made it like 50 feet before he wobbled and went into the grass but he did it. My wife got it on video and I've already watched it like 20 times. Pro...
My 10 year old came to me upset because another kid at school was pushing him around. First thing he asked was if he should fight back. I told him no, but here's what you do. First, you tell a teacher. If that doesn't work, you tell me and we go talk to the principal together like men. That's how yo...
Every single day around 3pm I start getting anxious about nothing and everything at the same time. My heart races, I get this sense of dread. Then the kids get home and it kind of goes away but comes back later. Anyone else deal with this? I've been trying exercise but it's hard with my schedule. Th...
Got a bunch of guys coming over Sunday for burgers and dogs. I'm doing my usual grilled corn and baked beans but looking to switch it up. Wife keeps pushing potato salad but I'm thinking maybe coleslaw or something with grilled veggies. What do you guys usually bring or make? And yeah I know store b...
Been a dad for 6 weeks now and honestly I still feel like I'm just going through the motions. I love my daughter but I don't feel that overwhelming connection everyone talks about. I read the guides, I change diapers, I feed her, but it all feels mechanical. Am I broken? When did the actual parentin...
My father taught me that your word is your bond and it's a lesson I'm working hard to pass down. My 8 year old promised his sister he'd help her with homework and then wanted to play video games instead. I made him honor that commitment even though he was upset. Later I explained that being a man me...
A few months ago I felt convicted that we weren't being intentional about praying as a family. So we started gathering around the dinner table before bed and each person shares something they're thankful for and something they want prayer about. It's simple but man, it's opened up conversations I ne...
My 2yo pooped right as I finished putting on a fresh diaper. I looked at my wife and said 'Well that's just crappy timing.' She didn't laugh. My son did though and honestly that's who I'm trying to impress anyway. These are the moments they don't tell you about in parenting classes.
So we have a formal agreement. She's supposed to have them Tuesday and Thursday after school plus every other weekend. Lately she's been asking to swap days constantly, saying she has to work late or whatever. I'm not trying to be a jerk about it because I want her to see them, but I can't just rear...
Just wanted to share that switching to Apple Screen Time instead of trying to manually police things actually helped. Set it up so my kids get 2 hours a day and it auto locks at 8pm. No more arguments about whether they've been on long enough because it's literally enforced. They still complain but ...
Had my first solo morning with the baby while my wife slept in. Changed what I thought was a normal diaper and somehow got poop up the back, in my shirt, and across the changing table. How are these tiny humans capable of this? Now I understand why people have like 10 outfits ready at all times. Wil...