My daughter keeps asking about piano lessons and she's 6. Is that too young? I want to encourage her but also don't want to force something she's not ready for. We don't have a piano at home yet so I'd probably need to rent one or buy a keyboard. Did anyone else start their kids young and have advic...
So my wife works 6pm-6am shifts as a nurse and I'm basically solo parenting our 3yo and 5yo for most of the week. It's great in a lot of ways but by day 3 I'm absolutely fried. The kids are fine, the house is fine, but I'm running on fumes and coffee. Anyone else dealing with this setup? How do you ...
Which is insane because 4 weeks ago I was terrified and sleep deprived. But watching him grow, even at this pace, feels like it's happening too fast. My wife thinks I'm being emotional but honestly I'd pay to just get one day back. Anyone else feel this way or am I just nostalgic for something that ...
Court order came through yesterday. I have the kids (4, 7, 10) 5 days a week now. Their mom has them every other weekend due to... reasons I don't need to get into. I'm terrified tbh. Like, I have them during the school week, homework, bedtimes, all of it. My older two are doing okay, but my 4yo ke...
My oldest is 12 and made a pretty big mistake at school. Lied about his homework situation. I want him to understand actions have consequences but I also don't want to come down so hard that he stops trusting me. Any of you guys dealt with this? Looking for that balance between discipline and grace.
So my twins are 4 and I swear bedtime takes like 2 hours every single night. Story, water, potty, another story, complaining about the dark, complaining about being alone, back rubs, the list goes on. Wife and I are running on fumes. I've read the Ferber thing but felt guilty. Anyone have actually r...
Working full time, two kids (8 and 11), wife works part time, I'm basically running the household logistics. School pickups, meal planning, laundry, bedtime routine. I haven't had a full day off in maybe 4 months? Last Saturday I had to "help" with kids stuff and I just sat in my car for an hour. No...
If you're not listening to Desiring God yet you're missing out. John Piper has a whole section on being a godly father and it's conviction mixed with hope every time. I listen during my commute and it's been changing how I approach leading my family spiritually. Check it out.
Our 7-week-old will scream bloody murder if I hold her but the second we put her in the stroller she's out. Is this weird? My mom keeps saying I'm "spoiling" her by letting her sleep in the stroller but she's sleeping, I'm getting a break, wife's happy... seems like a win?
My 9yo will hike like 8 miles in Crocs but the second I suggest actual hiking boots she acts like I'm trying to torture her. We were planning this trail up Mount Tamalpais next month but she's already threatening to 'go on strike.' How do you guys get your kids to actually wear proper footwear? Or...
So my son is almost 3 months old and started doing this thing where he'll spit up like... violently. It's not just a little burp either, sometimes it shoots across the room. We switched to Enfamil A+ thinking maybe it was a sensitivity thing but it's still happening. Pediatrician said it's probably ...
My daughter couldn't decide what to wear for 4th grade and kept changing her mind. Instead of losing my mind like usual dad me would, I just let her lay out all the options on her bed and she ended up picking one herself. No tears, no drama, just done. Maybe I'm getting better at this?
Been testing out both apps the past month. Calm seems better IMO—the courses are less hokey and I actually use them. Headspace feels more corporate. I do 10 minutes in my car after work before I go inside, just to reset before dad mode starts. At $10/month it's cheaper than the therapy I probably ne...
So I've been working from home for 8 months now and my daughter is 3. My wife goes back to work next month and we're gonna try keeping her home with me 3 days a week to save on daycare costs. Honestly? I'm terrified. I can barely get through a Zoom call without her screaming in the background. Yest...
Been trying to take my boys (9 and 11) to a real MLB game for like 3 years and finally scored some decent seats for not-insane prices. They're pumped. Camden Yards is supposed to be beautiful. Anyone have any tips for first-timers? What should I know about parking, getting there early, etc? Also low...