We're trying to teach our three kids about tithing and giving to others but honestly finances have been stressful this year. Started having them put some of their allowance in a giving jar for church and to donate to families in need. My oldest asked why we give when we need money too and I had to e...
I was that guy in the suit commuting 90 minutes each way, missing everything. My son's baseball games, school pickups, all of it. Had the title, had the salary, but I was miserable and barely present. Last year I finally said screw it and started my own thing doing freelance consulting. The money is...
Had 4 weeks off when my son was born. First two weeks were amazing. By week 3 I was losing my mind and my wife could tell. By week 4 I was checking work emails constantly and couldn't wait to get back. Feel like a failure as a dad for that. Everyone says cherish it but my brain needs the structure a...
Been single for about a year after the divorce and recently started seeing someone seriously. My kids are 8 and 10. I feel like eventually they'll need to meet her but I don't want to rush it or confuse them. My ex already has a boyfriend and my kids seem fine with it. When's the right time? Should ...
My 6yo asked me very seriously if penguins have knees. I had to excuse myself to the kitchen so he wouldn't see me losing it. He was genuinely concerned about penguin mobility. Came back and explained that yes, penguins have knees, they're just hidden under their feathers. He seemed satisfied with t...
I'll start: Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field. I told this to my 7yo and he groaned SO hard. That's how you know it's peak dad material. Drop your worst ones below - I need fresh ammunition for the car ride this weekend.
4 days in Phoenix and I FaceTimed with the kids every night. My 4yo kept asking when I was coming home and it was... a lot. Got back last night and she wouldn't even talk to me for like an hour. This job requires maybe 1-2 weeks a quarter. Is that normal to feel this guilty? Or is everyone just used...
Everyone says "be present with your kids" but I'm genuinely wrecked by 6pm. My brain is fried from problem-solving all day. I'm sitting on the couch while my kids play and I'm half-listening, checking my phone. I feel like a zombie. My wife gives me crap about it but she doesn't get it – she has a d...
My wife says I'm creating bad habits but honestly I don't care right now. The second I put him down in the bassinet he starts crying. I end up just holding him for like 4-5 hours straight while I scroll my phone. My arms are dead but there's something about it that makes me feel like I'm doing somet...
Been remote for 2 years now and honestly I see my kids way more. But my boss expects me to be available during lunch and after hours because I'm home. Like no Carol I'm eating a sandwich with my 6 year old, I can't jump on that call. How do you guys set expectations when you work from home?