Just chocolate chip ones from a box mix but apparently I'm better than mom's. Told her to keep that opinion to herself or we'll both be in trouble haha. But seriously best compliment I've gotten in weeks.

Not gonna lie, I'm struggling. The kids are with me Mon-Wed and I can usually hold it together for them but the weekends when they're gone, I just sit in the house and feel empty. I know I should be doing stuff but I don't have the energy. My therapist keeps telling me to build a routine but it's ha...

Got two kids to school on time with lunch boxes, homework folders, and permission slips. Everyone had shoes. I even packed snacks that weren't just goldfish crackers. The bar is low but today I cleared it. Three more months until summer break and I'm already tired just thinking about it.

My wife has been dealing with some health stuff and I've been handling the household, the kids, work, everything. Not complaining just stating facts. Yesterday she thanked me for being strong when she couldn't be. That's when it hit me. This is what manhood looks like. You don't make a big deal abou...

Been with my ex for 3 years post-divorce and things are pretty cordial. My new job wants me to start earlier on Mondays and Wednesdays which are my pickup days. How do I bring this up without seeming like I'm trying to change our agreement? I don't want her to think I'm backing out of time with the ...

She's 12 and told her mom she'd rather stay with her. Didn't even talk to me about it. My ex texted me about it instead of us sitting down together. I feel blindsided. We have a good relationship I thought. I don't know if this is normal pre-teen stuff or if I'm actually messing something up. Should...

Been remote for 3 years and the kids are used to me being home but still in work mode. Close the laptop at 5 and they immediately want to hang out but my brain is still in meetings. I'm short with them, checking my phone, thinking about problems at work. My oldest called me out on it last week and i...

My son is 3 weeks old and literally will not sleep in the bassinet. The second I put him down he cries. I've tried swaddling, white noise, warming up the mattress, everything. My wife and I are taking shifts just holding him all night. I'm exhausted but also worried we're doing something wrong. Do I...

Had a situation come up where I promised to help a neighbor fix his fence last Saturday. Weather was terrible and honestly I didn't feel like it. But a man keeps his word or he's worth nothing. Showed up early with my toolbox and we got it done. My oldest watched the whole thing. That's the lesson r...

Been trying to be the kind of neighbor that actually shows up. Mow the older widows yard, help folks when their cars break down, check on people in storms. My kids see it and they're starting to do the same thing. That's real leadership. Not being loud about it, just being present and helpful. That'...

After his friend's dad got cancer, my son started asking why God lets bad things happen. I didn't have great answers and kind of dodged the conversation which I regret. How have you guys handled deep faith questions from your kids? I want to be honest without crushing his faith or making him feel li...

Haven't fished since college. Been feeling burnt out lately and think getting out on the water early morning might do me some good. The local lake is only 20 mins away so I could do it before work on weekends. Only problem is I have no idea what gear I need anymore and it's expensive to start fresh....

I've been a stay-at-home dad for about 3 years now and honestly I'm pretty lonely. Most of my friendships kind of faded when I stopped working full-time. The other parents at school are mostly moms and I feel awkward trying to connect. My wife has her work friends but I feel like I'm on an island so...

My family expects a big breakfast on Saturday mornings and it's kind of become my thing. Usually do eggs, bacon, toast. Been trying to mix it up though, tried making French toast last weekend and it was a hit. Open to ideas if anyone's got something their family loves. Nothing too complicated though...

My 4 year old watches YouTube Kids and my wife thinks it's fine but I've seen some weird stuff sneak through. There was this video that looked innocent but had strange content mixed in. Are there better alternatives? Should we just not let him watch anything? I feel paranoid but also like I need to ...