Had my 8 year old meet my boss yesterday and I noticed his handshake was weak as a kitten. Spent 20 minutes after dinner showing him how to do it proper. Firm grip, eye contact, say your name clear. My dad taught me the same way his dad taught him. Some things shouldn't be lost just because we got s...

I had this whole thing planned. Regular bedtimes, healthy meals, limited screen time, educational activities. My kids are 4 and 6. Yesterday we had chicken nuggets for dinner and watched YouTube for two hours. I didn't even care. The guilt I used to have about stuff like that is just gone. I realize...

My girlfriend got pregnant and I was terrified. Thought my life was over. Now my daughter is 3 and I can't imagine life without her. I actually want to be home instead of out with the boys. I think about her when I'm at work. I follow parenting subs and watch videos. My friends think I'm soft but ho...

Got the new couch delivered yesterday and installed the wall mounting for the TV. Just need to do some paint touch-ups and get the mini fridge stocked. This is my sanctuary away from all the chaos upstairs. Told the wife this is where I come to recharge so no interruptions except for emergencies. Pr...

I was overweight, depressed, out of shape. My kids were embarrassed to go places with me. Started working out 5am before they woke up, totally changed my diet. Lost 80 pounds over two years. Now I'm actually able to play with my kids without getting winded, hike with the family, be active. The physi...

First time having real extended time with the baby and honestly it went too fast. We bonded way more than I expected and now going back to work feels wrong. Already missing nap time cuddles. Money is tight enough that I couldn't take more time but I'm so grateful I got those two weeks.

Man, I've been dreading this conversation for months but it went way better than I expected. I prayed about it all week and just decided to be honest and biblical without making it weird. We talked about why God designed sex for marriage, why pornography is a trap, and how to handle peer pressure at...

Got offered a promotion that would require some dishonest practices. Turned it down even though we needed the money. My wife asked if I was sure. I told her I'd rather be a poor man of integrity than a rich man my kids can't respect. She hugged me. That's the kind of man I want my boys to become. Ho...

So I made the jump last year. Was making good money in finance but was always stressed, never home, missed everything with the kids. My wife had a good stable job so we decided I'd stay home. First few months were weird, felt like I lost part of my identity honestly. But now I'm building a new one. ...

A decade ago I hit rock bottom with alcohol. Lost my job, nearly lost my family, was basically a shell of a person. Got into recovery and did the work. Today I'm 10 years clean, have a great job, my kids actually talk to me again, and my marriage is stronger than it's ever been. The guy I was before...

Started a deck renovation project without really knowing what I'm doing. Watched a bunch of YouTube videos and figured it couldn't be that hard. Well, I'm halfway through and realizing I might have made some mistakes with the framing. Anyone done a deck before? Should I hire someone to come check my...

Kid runs into the door frame at full speed and starts crying. I ask him what happened and he goes 'The door got in my way!' Sir, the door was not moving. You were. Anyway told him he's got to pick a better opponent next time and he laughed so hard he forgot he was hurt. Parenting hack unlocked.

Been fishing at the same lake for like 8 years and never landed anything bigger than 2 pounds. Today I got a 4 pounder right at sunset. Not huge by any means but it felt amazing. Threw it back of course. Just happy my patience finally paid off.

Been in a tough spot at my job where my boss wants me to cut corners on a project. Keep thinking about my kids watching how I handle this. Don't want to teach them that compromise is okay when things get hard. Been praying about it all week. Anyone else dealt with losing money or opportunity to stay...

Got the job I've been working toward for 5 years. Pay is great, title looks good on LinkedIn, but I'm traveling 3 weeks a month and my kids barely know me anymore. My oldest asked my wife when dad was coming home the other day and she said next week. He said 'which week though, because you always sa...