Struggling lately with bringing frustration home from the office and snapping at the kids over little things. Know I need to model patience and kindness but some days it feels impossible. Been trying to pray on my commute but looking for practical advice from other dads on how you manage your emotions before walking through the door.
Coffee helps but obviously that's not the real answer. Honestly sometimes I just tell my kids hey dad's having a rough day and needs some quiet time. Kids get it more than you think.
Have you tried just being honest with your wife about what's going on at work? Sometimes just venting to another adult instead of taking it out on small stuff with the kids makes a huge difference.
This is the hardest part of the working dad thing honestly. I've had to straight up apologize to my kids for losing it over nothing. Try taking a walk before you get home, just 10 minutes to decompress.
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The struggle is real. I started using my commute to like mentally switch gears before I walk through the door. Podcast or music turned up loud helps me leave work at work.